Chapter 347 - He's Only A Friend...

President Alden Sanches was walking towards Ashley with a broad smile plastered on his handsome face. His eyes were twinkling like a star and couldn't get to her sooner. As soon as he reaches Ashley, he gives her a tight embrace without a care who's around them. Sato, Fumika, and Celia's eyes widened in surprise. They looked at each other and began asking questions with their eyes.

[Do you know who he is?] Sato's eyes asked Celia?

[What? It's the first time I saw him! Your guess is as good as mine.] Celia's eyes answered.

Fumika, on the other hand, just stared at Alden's handsome face and was amazed when she suddenly remembered who it was. She quickly jerked and whispered to Sato. 

"I remember who he is, he's President Sanches who owned some of the famous restaurants in Japan," Fumika whispered while still staring at the two in an embrace. Well, Alden embracing Ashley while Ashley was just standing there like like a log.

"Oh! Yes, I remember him now. He also went to our office a few times before because our company had a collaboration with their company. But as far as I know, ma'am is his real target and not the business. We need to do something about it. " 

While the two were whispering, Celia was just standing and waiting ... Ashley did not know what to say and do ... She quickly removed Alden's two hands that were wrapped around her and stepped back to give some distance between them. 

From the way she had put distance between them, Alden was discouraged, and his handsome face sank. He couldn't understand why Ashley did this as if she hated him? However, he will find out soon when Sato starts to open his mouth.

"President Jones, I think the program should start soon, we must haste so we don't miss the important part of the program. Furthermore, your husband might be calling you in a minute to see how we are doing." Intervene Sato while he was speaking with his male tone of voice and a raised brows.

When Alden hears Sato says that Ashley is married. He could not speak and was stunned by what he heard. He finally came back to his senses when he heard Ashley's two female companions and ushered her to leave.

Celia and Fumika moved quickly and guided Ashley and pulled her away. Away from the leach that was wanting to suck her blood dry.

"I'm sorry, President Sanches ... It looks like we need to go, and we might be late. It's good that we met again ... All right!" Ashley said as she quickly made way for them to leave, and she did not wait for Alden's response.

Alden could do nothing but nod as he looked at Ashley's back, walking towards the auditorium. He was about to continue to go to their booth to see if it was set up. But then, he suddenly changed his mind and followed Ashley to where they were going.

As he walked towards the auditorium, he was in deep thought. "How long has it been since they last saw each other? What he remembers is that at the THJ Hotel and Casino, he last saw her enter the elevator. Hmmm, he needs to know what has happened since then, and when did she get married?" He whispered to himself as he approached the auditorium.

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Meanwhile, Sato made sure that no one could stay close to Ashley, namely President Sanches. He knew that Ashley wouldn't like it, and he would not allow anything that does not belong to enter his employers' lives. Especially now that the marriage of the two is not stable due to the illness of his male boss. He will do everything in his power that no one can disrupt the happy lives they are living now, even if he dies. 

He made Celia sit on Ashley's right side, while Fumika was on the left, and he sat in the back so that no one could intrude. When they all sat down, and the line of their seats was filled, then Sato breathed a sigh of relief and leaned over to wait for the program to begin.

Meanwhile, Alden has also arrived at the auditorium, and his eyes are rolling to find where Ashley is sitting. Because there were so many people, he did not see her, and when the program started, he had no choice but to sit down.

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The program also lasted an hour. About ten guest speakers also spoke before it ended. When the program ended, Alden did not leave immediately because he still hoped to see Ashley and her group when they go. 

Unfortunately, he did not see them coming out because Sato made sure that they were covered by a lot of people coming out. Once they get out of the auditorium, he quickly invites everyone to have coffee before returning to their booth to help. 

The three agreed since they were all thirsty. Sato was thrilled and quickly pulled Ashley away from the auditorium. As they saunter towards the destination of the coffee shop...

"Ma' der! I just have a question, please... don't mind me... Just a gossip because I'm curious why did you let that lizard earlier embraced you? Is he an ex-boyfriend from before?" Sato asked seriously as his eyes widened as he waited for Ashley's answer.

Ashley suddenly pinched Sato. "You! What do you think of me ... No way, Jose! He's just someone I had a crush on when I was a teenage girl. That's all! In fact, it was a very long time ago when I met him. I didn't think I would ever meet him again. "Ashley explained to the three because she didn't want them to believe she still had a crush on Alden.

"Ouch! Ma'am... This 'gay' was just asking. If you say, he's not... Then he's not! You didn't have to pinch me that hard, you know..." At the same time, Sato sighed and pretended to be resentful before walking towards the Starbucks booth while his waist was in full swing as he walks like a drag queen... that he is.

The three laughed out loud as they followed Sato. With that, it caused Ashley to forget Alden who's like a lunatic going through all the booths one by one to find her...