Ash's pov ;
Elijah's eyes darted between Benji and me, a look of disappointment etched on his face. And it was clear what he was thinking, probably why did he give me a chance.
And the murmurs from the crowd didn't help the situation at all.
"Why is he even back?"
"Didn't he go to jail for trying to murder his sister?
"Why would anyone risk hiring him?"
These people knew nothing about my past or the truth. Yet, they have the audacity to utter garbage about me.
"Ash suddenly attacked Benji when Benji was just congratulating him." Someone explained to Elijah.
"Ash, what were you-" Elijah began with a fierce glare towards me but Benji cut him off.
"Elijah!" He grabbed Elijah's arm, his voice oozing with pain and fake concern. "Please don't scold Ash. I don't blame him for hitting me. He must be tired and overwhelmed after everything he's been through."
