CHAPTER 155: DARE TO LOVE ME Without thinking of anything else 

Ashley 

I sat down and sighed. 

“Since I graduated from university, my father helped me open several stores under my brand 

name, and I worked hard to make it known throughout Europe and for my stores to succeed. 

And they did. Shortly after, my friend Tino decided to invest in my store and we became 

partners. We never legalized the investment; we both trusted each other blindly and never did 

1. it. Now, Tino’s share is also in my father’s hands,” I took a sip of soda, and the attention Will 

was giving me was more than I could have hoped for. “Over time, we achieved what we once 

dreamed of, and now we have the recognition we always desired,” I smiled sadly, “but Mr. 

Russell has decided to strip me of everything because I chose not to follow his orders,” I 

finished. 

“What did he order you to do?” Will didn’t wait to ask. 

“He wanted me to marry one of his friends‘ sons,” I confessed, and he frowned his face 

hardening. 

“Ash, we can resolve this…” I shook my head, guessing what he was going to say, and I didn’t 

want it to happen that way. I wanted it to be beautiful and special. 

“It’s okay, I have everything under control. I’ll get back what’s mine,” I took his hand and kissed 

1. it. He was about to respond, but…. 

“Ashley Russell?” a man spoke, and we both turned to see him. 

“Zed,” I said, recognizing him. He was an Englishman I didn’t like; he was one of those guys 

who loved to mess with you. 

“The one and only,” he grinned slyly. 

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen you,” he focused on me. 

“That’s right, we no longer frequent the same circles,” I said curtly. 

Zed was known for charming girls to sleep with them and leaving them the next day without any remorse. He had tried it with me, but it didn’t work. 

“I imagine you fulfill all her demands and whims,” Zed spoke to Will, who looked at him 

without understanding. “Yes, the ones required to get into her bed,” William stood up, 

clenching his jaw, and I did the same. 

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“We thought she’d end up alone, you know, women who are demanding and play hard to get because you don’t meet their ridiculous expectations,” he commented, and just then a girl arrived by his side, and Zed changed his posture to a less hostile one. 

“Look, jerk,” I started, and Will pulled me close, placing a hand on my waist, and pressing me 

against his body. 

“Have you ever thought that the problem isn’t them, but that you’ll never meet their expectations?” he responded. “I recommend you get a pair of balls; maybe then you won’t feel like they demand too much. Trust me, I know what I’m talking about,” Will finished, and Zed’s 

ears turned red. 

“You think you’re a big deal,” he approached us threateningly. 

“Take another step, and I’ll smash your face,” Will challenged him, and as expected, Zed took 

the damn step. William punched him, turning his face, and we barely had time to react. But I 

had to admit, Zed had deserved that punch for many years, and I was glad he finally got it. I 

felt a strange sensation; whenever I had faced these kinds of situations, among other 

unpleasant ones, I had done it by myself. But this time, I loved feeling supported by Will. 

The waiters arrived quickly and asked us to calm down. Zed broke free from one of the guys‘ 

grip and left after giving Will a nasty look, who watched him impassively. 

“You’re lucky,” said the girl, looking at my companion, and I smiled inwardly, knowing that I 

was. 

“Zed isn’t what you think,” I told the girl, and she nodded before leaving. We saw her argue with the i***t Zed, and they went their separate ways. 

“We ruined his fun,” I said to Will, and he laughed. 

We left the place and spent the afternoon visiting the UK, kissing on every street we found. 

Will had tried to talk to me about my father, but I’d asked him not to, to live in the moment to 

the fullest without thinking about anything else. 

As evening fell, we grabbed a quick bite, as we couldn’t wait to return and become one. 

Will parked in front of my house, but I looked towards Alaia’s, where they were probably having 

dinner and had already talked about Patrick and Paula. It was something that concerned my 

cousin and them; I just had to be happy for them. I hoped things would be different this time. 

We kissed as soon as we crossed the door and headed up the stairs to my room. 

“I’m going to take a bath,” I informed him, caressing his arms. 

“Mmm, I’d be delighted to help,” he said in a husky voice, and I felt my skin tingle. 

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An idea occurred to me. 

“I’ll be back in a second,” I said, and before he could say anything, I ran to the bathtub and 

started filling it. 

I undressed and covered myself with a bathrobe while waiting for the tub to be ready. 

I went to find Will and grab a towel for him, but I saw he wasn’t in the room. I walked down the 

hallways of the second floor until I reached my design studio. The light was on, and the door 

was slightly open. I saw Will touching one of the fabrics while observing my favorite place 

after my stores. 

“Nice place,” he mentioned without looking at me, and I entered. 

“It’s my safe spot, and although the house has everything about me, this room…” 

“Has your essence,” he said the words that were in my mind. 

“That’s right,” I smiled, delighted that he noticed, “everything starts here, the collections, the 

dreams. This is my life.” I took off my robe and improvised a design with a piece of white lace 

fabric. 

Will approached and wrapped me in his arms. 

“It’s incredible to see how much you love what you do. Your eyes shine especially, almost like 

when you look at me,” he said cheekily, showing those perfect teeth as he looked at me from his height. 

“Almost, almost,” I responded with a nod, and he laughed a bit more before I kissed him, and 

oh my, what a kiss. 

I was happy on a cloud and didn’t want to come down from it. 

We returned to the bathtub. I was completely naked, and he was still dressed. 

I helped him undress slowly, and we entered the tub the same way. It exuded a wonderful 

aroma, perfect for the moment. 

Our gazes spoke for us, our caresses, our smiles. Will cleaned my skin, and I cleaned his. His erection entered me slowly, and we moved so our bodies could meet. The rhythm was slow, but we enjoyed every second, every intense sensation of his lips on my skin, how my fingers tangled in his hair. I felt this moment lasted for hours. I didn’t know how we ended up in bed, and I shuddered as I felt the third orgasm of the night, resting on his chest when my body 

stopped contracting. 

I closed my eyes, feeling the beating of his heart in my ear. 

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“I love you,” Will whispered as he adjusted the hair that had fallen on my face.. 

I could only smile and close my eyes from exhaustion.