Chapter 58 Ashton's gaze suddenly turned a bit enigmatic . Briar raised an eyebrow in confusion and asked , " What's up ? " " I actually have a place there , too . I had Brandon send some people to clean it up a while ago , " Ashton said , giving the address of his villa in Moonspring Estate . This time , Briar's eyes lit up . " What a coincidence . My place is right next door to yours ." Ashton simply replied , " Quite the coincidence indeed .

" Brandon , who was driving , couldn't help but think , ' Men and their lies . Ashton , you can only fool someone as innocent as Miss Jennings. There's no way things are that coincidentat in this world . ' Besides , Moonspring Estate and the Wade Group are on opposite ends of town . Are you living there on purpose to make trouble for yourself ? ' Briar , being innocent , didn't catch on .

" I was planning to head to Moonspring Estate after dropping you off at the Jennings residence tonight anyway , " Ashton said , coming up with a perfect excuse for staying at Moonspring Estate . Briar nodded . " That works out perfectly . We'll be home together . You can get some rest early . " Ashton gave a slight nod . Briar , remembering that she was also supposed to help Ashton fall asleep , asked , " How was your sleep last night ? Did you manage to get some rest ?

" As she spoke , she looked closely at Ashton's face , trying to see if there were any dark circles under his eyes . Ashton stayed still as Briar leaned in to inspect his face . " Same as usual . Just dozed off for a bit , " he said . " So you didn't really sleep again ? " Briar said with a sigh . Her words clearly meant he hadn't slept at all . Ashton had to nod . " Alright , I didn't sleep . I haven't been able to fall asleep since that night we slept together . " Briar was speechless .

If it weren't for the people present who had witnessed that night , his words could be taken the wrong way . " Well , how about I charge you another 30 thousand dollars tonight and try to get you to sleep again ? " she offered . Briar actually wasn't confident about being able to get Ashton to sleep . But for some reason , she sensed a hint of desperation in his calm words . Briar shook her head . "What am I thinking ? He's Ashton , the powerful guy who can change Shoneport's layout .

He can't possibly be pitiful , " she wondered . " Sure , " Ashton agreed without hesitation , even pulling out his phone and transferring 30 thousand dollars to Briar on the spot . " Then I'll leave it to you , Briar . " Briar said , " You could wait to pay me until after you wake up . What if I fail to get you to sleep this time ? " Ashton put his phone away . " My psychiatrist has successfully put me to sleep only a handful of times over the years , but the fee is always paid upfront .

" 1/2 Chapter 58 Briar had to hold back a laugh . " Alright , I'll do my best tonight and try not to disappoint you . " " Deal , " Ashton said . Since Briar had accepted Ashton's 30 thousand dollars for her services , she followed him into his house at Moonspring Estate as soon as they got out of the car . After they went inside , a slender figure emerged from behind a tree across the villa's courtyard . The moonlight shone on the person's face , revealing it to be Abbie , Briar's roommate .

Abbie looked down at the blinking red light on her phone , indicating that the camera was still recording , and a sly , malicious smile crossed her face . " Briar , you're really shameless , aren't you ? Going out with a guy at night and then going back to his place . Hmph , " she sneered .

Moonspring Estate was a place rented by her family for Abbie and her brother , so Abbie usually moved between the dormitory and the villa It was just by chance that Abbie happened to see Briar meeting a man late at night . AD