Chapter 34 — Ashton’s POV
Not long after Miguel left, my phone buzzed. Dad’s name flashed on the screen. I froze, thumb hovering over the phone. Every time he called, it was the same shouting, frustration, that familiar ache. Still… I swiped to answer.
“Why are you refusing the Volkavo’s shares?” His voice hit the room sharp, cold. Most people would flinch. I ground my teeth, trying not to snap, trying not to let it get under my skin.
"I can’t,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady, though my fingers itched to slam the phone down. “The share they want… it’s too much. I earned and fought for it. No one can just take that.”
There was a long pause. I could almost hear him thinking. “Ashton… you’re being stubborn. Once Nadine marries into the family, you can get it back. For now… just
