Chapter 149: Chapter 149: You’re Just a Delivery Girl
Ashley Shaw had lived two lives, so how could she not understand such a lowly "show off of wealth"?
It was... quite hilarious.
So hilarious that Ashley Shaw nodded seriously to cooperate: "Yeah, your family is indeed rich."
Hailey Hayes displayed a smug expression.
"Our family isn’t particularly rich."
This conversation made Kevin Hayes, a middle-aged man, flush with embarrassment.
"Hailey, stop spouting nonsense and go pick up your aunt."
"Oh..." Hailey responded, took the electric scooter key from Ashley Shaw’s hands, and left.
Ashley Shaw breathed a sigh of relief.
At last, she was gone.
She was afraid if Hailey stayed a moment longer, she wouldn’t be able to hold back her laughter.
"Ashley, remember to eat some fruits, I’ll continue cooking."
"Okay, Uncle Hayes." Ashley Shaw smiled, revealing a set of shimmering white teeth that were a bit dazzling.
Kevin Hayes silently praised this pretty girl and turned back to the kitchen.
Ariana Grant emerged from the bathroom at this moment.
Not seeing Hailey, she asked, "Where did she go?"
"You mean Hailey? She went to pick up your mom."
"Huh? The Eldest Miss Hayes is actually willing to humble herself to pick me up?" Ariana Grant had a surprised look on her face.
The kitchen’s glass door was closed, so the two weren’t afraid that Kevin Hayes would hear them speaking.
Ashley Shaw shrugged and said, "Maybe she’s afraid of wasting the makeup on her face."
Ariana Grant rolled her eyes fiercely.
"I can’t stand her! Fortunately, we’re leaving for Aethelgard soon, and won’t run into her again."
Ashley Shaw curled her lips into a smile: "Actually, having such an amusing person around isn’t bad. Teasing her when you’re bored is much more fun than playing games."
"Oh, come on! I’m afraid she’ll give me a heart attack sooner or later."
"I find it quite interesting. You should learn from me, follow her lead, and you’ll discover a new world."
"Really?" Ariana Grant looked half-believing, half-doubting.
Just then, chaotic footsteps sounded from the staircase outside.
"Someone’s coming," Ariana Grant reminded her.
"Yeah." Ashley Shaw heard it too. The two stood up from the sofa at the same time, and Ashley Shaw saw a familiar figure appear at the door.
In a black suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, with a serious and earnest expression.
Wasn’t this Assistant Lowell?
They had just parted ways at the entrance of The Queen’s Bar forty minutes ago, and now ran into each other here.
"Are you looking for me?" Ashley Shaw walked a few steps over and blurted out.
Assistant Lowell’s eyes were filled with shock, as if he’d seen a ghost.
He even wondered if there was something wrong with his eyes.
Ashley Shaw was puzzled seeing Assistant Lowell’s expression, and saw a couple, who looked quite like a pair, walking up from the stairs below.
When they saw Assistant Lowell standing in the doorway, they asked confusedly, "Lowell, what are you standing there for? Come in quickly!"
Only then did Assistant Lowell come to his senses and promptly introduced, "Mom, Dad, this is my supervisor’s sister, Miss Shaw. Miss Shaw, these are my parents."
The couple quickly offered Ashley Shaw a polite smile.
"So you’re Miss Shaw. It’s thanks to your brother for taking care of Lowell. This child is quite stubborn, and sometimes might be a bit clumsy at work. Please don’t mind him."
At this point, Ashley Shaw finally understood. The cousin that Hailey was talking about who was a senior executive at the Prescott Group turned out to be Assistant Lowell.
This was indeed a needle in the haystack situation—what a coincidence.
She hurriedly returned a smile, saying, "That’s okay, Assistant Lowell is very nice. My... my brother often praises him."
"That’s good then."
Assistant Lowell then spoke up: "Mom, Dad, you go inside first, I need to talk to Miss Shaw for a moment."
"Alright, you two chat."
The couple didn’t dare disturb or ask too much, and quickly went inside to chat with Ariana Grant.
They had met Ariana Grant before, so their conversation was slightly more natural and familiar.
Ariana Grant was talking to Assistant Lowell’s parents but kept her eyes on Ashley Shaw at the door.
She processed it two beats slower but realized that the esteemed cousin Hailey mentioned was actually Warren Prescott’s assistant!
Oh hey, this really is interesting!
Ariana Grant was in a great mood, eager to see what expression Hailey would show when she found out about all this.
Ashley’s earlier words were indeed right; Hailey was quite a character!
This was just as Ashley said—it’s more interesting than playing games.
...
At the door, after his parents went inside, Assistant Lowell immediately asked Ashley Shaw about her situation.
"Miss Shaw, how come you’re here?"
Ashley Shaw gave a wry smile and said, "Didn’t you see Ariana inside?"
Assistant Lowell glanced inside and saw Ariana Grant.
He nodded, "Yes, I’ve seen her. She lives with you."
"Yeah, her mom is dating Uncle Hayes."
Assistant Lowell’s mind exploded with a "boom."
"It turns out... that’s the case... No wonder my parents know her, no wonder you’re here."
Ashley Shaw smiled and said, "Round it up, we could be considered relatives in the future."
Assistant Lowell waved his hands nervously, "I wouldn’t dare... Miss Shaw, aren’t you joking with me?"
"Since we’re both here to celebrate the birthday, you don’t have to call me Miss Shaw. You can just call me Ashley."
"How can that be..."
Others might not know, but as an assistant, he definitely knew what Warren Prescott felt about Ashley Shaw!
She might very well become Mrs. Prescott in the future, the wife of his immediate superior. How could he dare call her "Ashley"?
This was definitely courting death!
"Anyway, Warren isn’t here, no one’s going to tell on you. I don’t mind, so why should you? Besides, you probably already know, I’ve dissolved the adoption relationship with the Prescott Family."
Though she said so, he just didn’t have the guts to say it out loud.
Seeing Assistant Lowell’s troubled face, Ashley Shaw didn’t press further and said, "Alright then, it’s up to you, call me whatever you’re comfortable with."
"Thank you, Miss Shaw!"
Assistant Lowell breathed a sigh of relief and gestured toward inside for Ashley Shaw.
"Please come inside, Miss Shaw, don’t stand here talking. There’s no air conditioning outside, it’s hot."
"Alright."
Ashley Shaw nodded and was led inside by Assistant Lowell.
Once Ashley Shaw approached the sofa, the elderly couple immediately stood up and said to her, "Miss Shaw, please sit."
Ashley Shaw felt a bit awkward, as they were excessively polite.
"You don’t have to bother about me. I can stand for a bit, I’ve been sitting for quite a while."
"Don’t say that. Standing is tiring. Please sit, Miss Shaw. What would you like to drink? I’ll get it for you."
"Make yourself at home, no need to be formal."
Ariana Grant watched all this with a sense of delight.
Hailey, why aren’t you back yet?
Hurry back and have a look!
See how your admired cousin’s family is treating this "courier" you mentioned.