Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 300: [Bonus - ]Don’t you find it suspicious

Chapter 300: [Bonus Chapter]Don’t you find it suspicious

"You remember I once asked you to stay away from Lucas Scott and his nephew" Ashley bobbed her head when he bought up the topic.

"I do"

"There was a reason behind it" he further stated.

Tristan wasn’t sure about what game plans both Gabriel and Lucas were planning to plot against him. But still, knowing how cunning both were he tried to warn Ashley beforehand.

"I know" he heard Ashley say and his eyes looked at her with shock.

"How?"

Ashley pursed her lips into a thin line. She knew it would definitely upset Tristan but, she had been skeptical about Riel since the day she first met him for the photoshoot.

Something about him made her recall the incident of the masquerade party. She wasn’t sure but she was doubtful that the man she danced with was somehow familiar to Riel.

Though his face was half-covered, she couldn’t forget the restlessness in those emerald orbs. It spoke detest but the smile on his face spoke the other and it was the same thing she had noticed in Riel.

She can be wrong but after finding that he wasn’t even Lucas Scott’s nephew, her doubt grew stronger and that’s when she realized her assumptions can be right.

What Riel and that masked man are the same. What if he is one of Tristan’s enemies who is trying to brainwash her and just like what Tristan said, they can use her against him?

Sharing a glance at Tristan, Ashley told him everything leaving Tristan speechless. Ashley was a step ahead of him, no doubt she maintained her composure when she interacted with Riel.

"You are right. The man whom you met at the event is non-other than Gabriel Moore aka Riel. My enemy and my once best friend" Tristan declared leaving Ashley in shock.

"Friend" Ashley whispered staring back at Tristan in disbelief.

Tristan bobbed his head and saw Ashley gasp in shock. ’Riel was Tristan’s friend then why would he want to harm him’ this was the only question that popped into her mind.

Ashley was so stuck up in her mind that she stumbled back but Tristan was too quick to grab her.

"Let’s just not think about it for now and let me take you to bed" Tristan couldn’t let her stress so much, keeping the complications in mind, and the moment she agreed, he quickly picked her up in his arms and to her back inside the house.

*****

Bedroom

Placing Ashley carefully on the bed, Tristan sat next to her. Their hands clasped together as he looked at her with concern.

"Should I call the doctor?" Tristan asked, worrying thinking there must be some serious issue.

Ashley who was now feeling better couldn’t help but giggle.

"Look at you, just a small dizziness and you are panicking. What will you do when you watch me give birth? I am sure you going to faint" Ashley could already see the future.

Tristan opened his mouth to say something but shut it close because he knew she was right. He had no control over his emotions when it came to her. Just a small hiss from her and he would feel like his world had come to a standstill.

The fear of anything happening to her had pierced like a nail in his heart and it kept throbbing whenever he thought about the threat lurking around her.

Ashley stopped smiling when she saw Tristan spacing out and she quickly snapped her fingers in front of his eye breaking his chain of thoughts.

"Don’t worry, nothing will happen to me" Ashley assured as she cupped his face.

Now that she has confirmed both Riel and the masked were non-other than Gabriel Emerson, the foe Tristan kept alerting about, she would now be more cautious around him without letting him know that his identity has been disclosed.

But she still had to know the reason behind Gabriel’s resentment against Tristan and why he was so adamant to destroy him by using her as his weapon.

Watching him slowly relax, Ashley too felt at ease. She was about to pull back her hand from his cheek but he pulled her back closer to him and pecked her lips. It was the shortest kiss they had ever shared but it was enough to soothe them.

"Let me prepare something to feed you both," he said pointing at her stomach.

Ashley was about to retort but her stomach suddenly groan and she couldn’t reject his words.

Getting changed into casual wear, Tristan then headed to the kitchen to make some delicious but healthy food for his wife and his unborn child. By the time Tristan would return, Ashley decided to call Alice.

"What’s up my dear friend? How are you feeling after getting hitched" Ashley chirped happily as soon as Alice answered the call.

"I know you are purposely sprinkling salt on my wounds. You know very well Ash, I am about to lose my mind if I spend one more day here" Alice snorted.

Giggling at her complaining, Ashley crossed her leg and sat comfortably on the bed with her back resting on the headrest.

"You can’t complain, Alice, after all, it was you who wanted a marriage without any delay" Ashley pointed out her mistake. Only if the girl was a little bit patient enough until she was discharged, she wouldn’t have been whining like this.

Finding her quiet, Ashley understood that Alice had mentally accepted her mistake, which was why she couldn’t fight back.

"Anyways, now do be upset. There is something important I want to talk with you about" Ashley said.

"Hmm, go on" getting Alice’s response, Ashley told her about Riel who was nonother than the same man whom she met at the event. She even informed her about him being the same enemy their partners have warned them about.

Alice went silent once again after listening to her words. She couldn’t ponder that Riel had been with Ashley the entire time but, why didn’t he do anything to her?

"Ash, don’t you find it suspicious? If Riel’s initial target was you, then why didn’t he hurt you? He had the chance to harm you all the time but why didn’t he do anything" Alice had a point.

Ashley fell into deep thought, but before she could utter a word the door of their bedroom opened, and Tristan entered with a tray of delicious food in his hand.

"I will talk to you later" she mumbled on the phone before she ended the call and adjusted herself on the bed.

"Who was it?" Tristan asked placing the tray in between them and took a seat in front of her.

"Alice. I am telling you Tristan if she happens to spend one more day in the hospital, Noah is going to face severe punishment" Ashley changed the topic and so as her expression. She couldn’t let her doubts bother Tristan anymore.

He had already been handling so many things and now she didn’t want to burden him with more problems.

"I wouldn’t be surprised if I saw Noah getting whipped by Alice. It will be fun to watch him running for help" Tristan said shrugging his shoulder and started feeding Ashley.

It was very rare for Tristan to step foot in the kitchen, but whenever he did, he would end up making the most delicious menu she had ever eaten.

Since she was starving, like an obedient child Ashley finished everything she was fed. Tristan too had his portion of food before he placed the tray aside.

After a heavy meal, Ashley suddenly started to feel sleepy, and before she could understand her eyelid started to close.

Watching her slowly dozing, Tristan help her lie and then tucked her under the duvet as he watched her drift off to sleep.

By the time Ashley slept, Tristan decided to do some work, Karl had sent him. Sitting next to Ashley, he slowly pecked her forehead before he began working.

Twenty-five minutes passed and everything was peaceful until Ashley jolted up from her sleep and sprinted towards the bathroom, taking Tristan by surprise.

"....".