Instead of hanging up immediately, Ashton Heath let out a deep sigh through the phone: "I'm kind of regretting it now."
"...What do you regret?"
The man's sigh felt like it was being whispered right into her ear.
"I regret being so understanding. I should have been more selfish, tied you to me, and not let you go anywhere. That way, whenever I miss you, I can see you right away."
"..."
"That won't do." Knowing he was joking, Joanna Lawrence also teased, "That's illegal confinement, and it's against the law."
"I'm willing to break the law for you."
"..."
"Uh... President Ashton..." Cody Aberton's feeble voice sounded again, "Everyone is waiting for you."
Ashton Heath suddenly let out a cold laugh: "Cody, you're quite competent as my assistant."
"Uh, President Ashton, I..."
"Baby, I'll go have my meeting first. Be safe on your journey, and let me know when you get there."
"Alright."
