Ex-Husband’s Endless Pestering by Susie Cecillia

Ashley's fans were shocked when the news dropped about her comeback.

Some of them even stood outside of the Gibson Corporation with lightboard signs held up high for Ashley. "Ashley! We love you."

"Ash, we'll love you forever!"

Ashley finally felt relieved by the fans' screaming and shower of love.

Ashley entered the company building after getting out of the car.

This time, she came back with her head held up high as the future Mrs. Gibson of the Gibson Corporation.

"Ms. Long, are you feeling better? It's been a long time."

"Ms. Long, you're getting more and more beautiful."

Almost all the staff were sucking up to Ashley. After all, only Henry possessed enough resources for Ashley to make such a comeback.

But what they didn't know was it was Samuel who actually had a hand in all that for Ashley. Not Henry.

"Ms. Ashley, Mr. Gibson is in a meeting. He asked you to wait for him in the office."

"You're... Mr. Gibson." Ashley glanced at the person speaking and realized that Henry's assistant was no longer Cecilia.

"Ms. Marston is now Mr. Taibbi's assistant."

Ashley smiled warmly. "Henry cares about me after all," she thought.

Ashley remembered how Cecilia disrespected her.

"Ms. Ashley, I'm so jealous of you. You're not only beautiful but popular and famous as well. You're the perfect match for Mr. Gibson." The new assistant was really skilled at flattery, which pleased Ashley. "Thank you."

"You're the epitome of the word flawless! Mr. Gibson is really lucky to have you," the assistant continued to praise.

Ashley's body stiffened for a moment, but she maintained the smile on her face.

"Please wait here for Mr. Gibson. I'll get you a cup of coffee." The assistant left the office.

Ashley breathed a sigh of relief and got up to look around Henry's office.

She quietly opened Henry's drawer, and Ashley saw a jewelry box inside.

She recalled how Henry reprimanded her after she stole Josie's jewelry.

"It wouldn't be wrong to take a peek if Henry's going to give it to me anyway, right?"

Ashley opened the jewelry box and found a diamond ring inside.

Ashley was so excited that she almost shouted.

"Is Henry going to propose to me? Oh my god, I'm so happy that I think I'm going to faint."

Ashley felt everything was a little surreal due to the sudden onslaught of happiness.

"I wish I could always be this happy forever and ever..."

Ashley carefully took out the ring and put it on her index finger, but it was a little small for her, so she had to squeeze it in.

Ashley raised up her hand and admired the ring happily. "It's so beautiful. Well, Henry always has good taste. I wonder when Henry's going to propose to me."

Ashley reluctantly put the ring back into the jewelry box.

She told herself to patiently wait for Henry to surprise her with the proposal.

Then, Ashley took a deep breath and walked over to the window.

"Things are finally falling into place for me. All that I had been through was worth it. I hope Henry will love me forever," thought Ashley.

Both Ashley and Henry were abandoned by their parents.

They were left to fend for themselves in the orphanage.

"I just want to live a good life and work my way up. Is that so wrong? No, it's not wrong for me to get rid of those who get in my way. It's the same for Zachary and Hazel. They shouldn't blame me for being ruthless when it's their own fault for getting in my way." Henry pushed the door open and asked with a smile, "Ashley, how was the press conference today?"

"Henry! The Clusia Media Group provided me with the best of everything. It must be because of you, right? Otherwise, why would the Clusia Media Group be so generous?"

Henry didn't bother to tell her what was really going on.

"I bumped into Josie at the Clusia Media Group today," said Ashley tentatively.

Henry's face darkened, and Henry didn't say anything.

"She looks good, and Samuel was there with her." Ashley hugged Henry happily. "She and Mr. Turner are perfect for each other."

Henry gritted his teeth and walked away from Ashley's embrace in a manner that didn't arouse suspicion. "Have you had dinner?" Henry asked as he sat down on a chair. Ashley clung to Henry like a leech again. "Not yet. Henry, let's go eat something delicious."

"You like the spicy chicken spaghetti near the university, right? Let's go there." Henry raised his eyebrows.

Ashley's face turned pale. Her stomach would spasm badly, and Ashley would feel like vomiting whenever someone mentioned the word "spicy chicken spaghetti."

She recalled how her intestines were

ruined by chili oil when she was in the hospital to the extent that she was still dealing with the aftermath of not being able to eat anything spicy at all, which made it hard for her to enjoy her meals anymore.

"Henry, I have another press conference later. Things might get busy for me soon." Ashley really wanted to spend time with Henry but work was more important. She needed to raise her status so that

she could be worthy of being the

future Mrs. Gibson.

Besides, she needed to come up with a valid reason for rejecting Henry's dinner suggestion because she really couldn't stomach spicy chicken spaghetti anymore.

"No worries. Your work is our priority now," Henry agreed with her with a smile.

Ashley was beyond happy. Ashley hugged Henry's arm to her chest. "I'm so happy we don't have to keep our relationship a secret anymore. Is it okay if I publicly announce our relationship, Henry?"

Henry raised his eyebrows. "I'll

personally make an official announcement when a suitable opportunity comes along. Before that happens, it's best if you don't let the media think I'm putting all the resources behind you because of our relationship. It wouldn't be good for your career if they really think that."

Ashley nodded. "You're so good to me, Henry. I feel so well taken care of."

There was a hint of coldness in Henry's eyes. Henry simply smiled and said nothing.

Henry's face darkened the second Ashley left his office. Henry frowned in disgust and walked out of the office.

"Mr. Gibson, Sergeant Jennings sent us a message saying Zachary has sent an emergency signal that Spike's men are on the move."

Henry's breath tightened. "Should we go with them?"

"Is the police going to make an arrest this time?" he wondered.

"Sergeant Jennings said now isn't the time and that we should give Zachary more time." Spike was more cunning than everyone expected.

The deal happening was not with the biggest partner.

"Okay." Henry stopped walking. "Have you found Hazel?"

"The police have been searching all this while but still haven't found any lead," said the subordinate with a shake of his head.

Henry massaged the space between his brows to chase away the headache.

He might be overthinking, but he really felt that something bad had happened to Hazel.

Hazel had gotten out of so many troubles using her wit. It would be so ironic if she really did die at the hands of Ashley.

Henry scoffed and felt emotionless.

His hatred for Hazel and Spike had long transcended everything in the universe.

Meanwhile, in the Clusia Media Group, Josie was massaging the space between her brows after having read the press release on her hand.

"Samuel really went all out for Ashley's comeback," thought Josie.

Josie smiled ruefully and sent Samuel a message, which read: [Oh my, how generous you are, Mr. Turner.]

[The higher one climbs, the harder one falls.] Samuel's survival instinct was strong.

Josie quickly typed back: [Thomas called me and requested Ashley's file. He wants to be Ashley's manager again. Isn't this the same as declaring a war with me?]

[Let him do that. Stay as far away as possible from Ashley. I'll make him her manager, even if he doesn't want to. Let's get this troublemaker off our hands.]

Josie laughed at Samuel's words. [I bet Ashley would use this opportunity to make me suffer however she can.]

"Josie, Thomas and Ashley are here to do the handover," whispered Josie's assistant.

Josie raised her eyebrows.

Then, she messaged Samuel: [Speak of the devil.]