As Ashley was heading towards her table a few women were gossiping about her "Why the hell did she win this reward, she is not deserving of it. Apparently, I heard she is very rude and treats her staff with disrespect. She doesn't even care about her parents."
Ashley clearly heard the old lady's remark and suddenly she glanced towards that woman, with an icy glare which resulted in that lady trembling in fear and she ended up being quiet.
When Ashley saw how scared that woman was, she turned around and headed back to her table, with a smirk on her face, satisfied by scaring the old woman.
Ashley didn't care about what others think of her but she knows they are all scared of her, so she just wanted to see the old lady's reaction and when she saw how scared she was, Ashley thought, 'When they don't have the guts to face me, why do they act so brave?'
Then she joined her grandpa at the table and he was very happy at Ashley's success, she too smiled back seeing how excited the old man was, when he took her award and looked at it with admiration.
After the ceremony many business tycoons came to congratulate her and some even asked Paul if he would be interested in forming a marriage alliance with their family as these tycoons have sons who were around Ashley's age.
Ashley Park is very famous and one of the desirable women in Seoul who had gained popularity over a period of time with her great achievements.
After talking to all these people politely, Ashley and Paul headed to their home, the Park Mansion. The two people were sitting in the back seat of their car.
"I am glad you came today to this award ceremony" Paul exclaimed looking at the award in his hand, with a content smile painted on his lips.
"I wouldn't have had; if you didn't force me," Ashley replied with a smile, seeing how happy her grandpa is.
"Good that I forced you, after all you win such a big award" Paul exclaimed.
"Honestly, I don't care about these awards" Ashley shared her thoughts with him.
Paul smiled, "But these things are important, Ash"
"Grandpa, you know me very well, I don't like attending such events and socializing with people is even worse." she replied.
"Then how would you build relations in future? It is very Important for the growth of our company."
"Why is it important? It doesn't matter" Ashley shared her opinion.
"It does matter dear, you will find out in future, why it does" Paul smiled and patted his silly granddaughter's head.
Ashley decided to not argue with her grandpa as she didn't wish to spoil his mood.
"Okay grandpa, if you say so"
"By the way, now that you are doing so well in your professional life, how about you find an appropriate life partner soon?" Paul teased Ashley and brought up the topic he had been wishing to bring up for a long time.
"Grandpa, I am not interested" Ashley hates discussing this topic.
"Did you see people gather around me a while ago at the party? They requested me to consider their sons or grandsons as a suitable marriage prospect for you. A few of them even invited us to meet them if we are interested." Paul smirked proudly as people were desperate to make Ashley a part of their family.
Ashley angrily glared at her grandpa who laughed even more seeing how uncomfortable she was.
"You have to someday get married, dear" Paul tried to pursue her.
"But that someday is not now. I hope you didn't commit anything to anyone" Ashley seriously questioned him.
"How can I commit anything without discussing with you. I want you to get married but I won't promise anything on your behalf against your wishes." Paul assured her and she was relieved.
"Thanks grandpa"
Paul then instructed the driver, "Please take us to that place" which surprised Ashley.
"What place grandpa?" She asked him curiously.
"It is a very important place dear, you will soon know why" Paul calmly responded, igniting Ashley's curiosity but she didn't ask him anything else and patiently waited to see where they were heading.