Chapter 4

"Bro, what the hell are you and Chloe doing? Why did she use your phone to text me?"

Out in the hallway, Asher listened to the suspicious tone and replied calmly, "My clothes got dirty, so I took a shower."

Austin let out a breath of relief. "Is that so? Actually, I want to end the trip early. I'll be back tomorrow."

Asher remained silent.

Austin suddenly sounded anxious. "Bro, I've had my fun. Being away made me realize how good Chloe is. You'll agree to let me marry her, right?"

Austin's voice grew weaker, his suspicion barely concealed.

"Yes, as long as both of you want to."

Austin completely relaxed. Asher had seen all kinds of gorgeous women; there was no way he would fall for a girl his younger brother had already slept with. How could he have doubted his own brother?

After a few more casual words, Austin made an excuse and hung up.

When Asher came back, I found a chance to retrieve the bug.

I looked at him innocently. "Austin, is something wrong? You look like you have a lot on your mind."

Asher cupped my face and whispered, "Chloe, will you always stay with me?"

"Of course."

Asher asked insistently, "Do you like the current me, or the old me?"

He was asking the exact same question he had asked three hours ago.

I pursed my lips. "I like both."

There was no way I was giving Asher a straight answer.

If Asher didn't want to play this game anymore, I could still be with Austin.

But if he wanted to keep playing, the pressure would be entirely on him.

Sure enough, upon hearing my answer, Asher looked lost.

He instinctively held me tight, as if clinging to something he was about to lose.

Driven by reluctance, we ended up kissing passionately again.

He unzipped the back of my dress and pressed me down once more.

But the next second, the doorbell rang.

The mood we had just built vanished instantly.

This penthouse was a gift from Austin; no random person would come here.

There was only one possibility. Austin was back.

But right now, the living room was a mess with clothes and tissues scattered everywhere. It was clearly not a suitable place for guests.

He was earlier than expected.

I looked up at Asher. His throat bobbed. "I'll get the door."

We had to face this sooner or later.

When the door opened, Austin was still in his hiking gear.

When he saw the rose petals and mess all over the floor, the smile froze on his face.

I stared at him and said, "Asher? Is there something you need?"

I knew Austin had a twin brother.

Austin forced a smile, his chest burning with fury. Chloe hadn't even recognized him.

Did she even care about him at all?!

"I came to see him for a quick chat." Austin glared at Asher. "Let's talk outside."

Austin's fists clenched tightly at his sides.

I smiled, adding fuel to the fire. I wrapped my arms around Asher's neck and kissed his cheek.

"Babe, come back quickly. I'll be waiting for you."

Almost instantly, Asher pushed me away.

Austin's fist slammed right into his face.

I pretended to be shocked and screamed.

"What are you doing?! Don't hurt my boyfriend!"