Chapter 90
Ashley paused, answering, Mr. Green.”
“The contract’s signed,” he said. “You can check it with your uncle. Call me back after you do.” He hung up before she could respond.
She hadn’t expected him to move so quickly, but she still distrusted him. She called Steve.”Uncle, we partnered with the Green family on a project?”
Yes, Steve said happily. Then, he asked, “Ashley, how did you know that?”
I heard it from someone.” She quickly ended the call and called Zark. He answered immediately.
I’m free Saturday and Sunday,” she said.
Okay. You want to set the time, or should I?”
“You do it.”
“Good.”
After showering, she checked the latest AI news.
The next morning, after breakfast, Zark called.”Betty wants to go skiing. Ms. Jones, are you
Yes.’
“Should I arrange for equipment?”
No, I’ll buy my own.”
“Okay. See you Saturday.”
“Mm-hmm.”
available?”
Ashley went to the office. At 5 PM, Sam called, saying that he missed her cooking. Ashley went to Chase’s house that evening. Chase was away on business. She stayed the night.
The next morning, before taking Sam to school, Ashley remembered the skiing trip and took her gear.
Sam saw it. “Mommy, you’re going skiing?”
Mm-hmm, in a few days.”
I want to go too!” He hadn’t had enough skiing with Tanya.
“When?” Ashley asked Sam.
Sam hesitated. Ashley knew he wanted to go skiing with her when Tanya and Chase were unavailable, but she didn’t know their schedules.
Ashley said, “It’s okay. Let me know when you’re free. If I’m available, we’ll go.”
“Okay! Sam said happily.
The week flew by. Ashley left work early on Friday. Just as she was about to prepare dinner, Sam called.
“Mommy, I’m free Saturday! Let’s go skiing!”
Ashley planned to go skiing tomorrow, but she wasn’t taking Sam with her. Tomorrow’s trip was half a job for her, and she didn’t want the added responsibility.
I’m busy tomorrow. Pick another day.”
Sam whined, “But I want to go Saturday! Please, Mommy?”
“Not this Saturday. Next week. If you still want to go, we’ll go then.”
Sam persisted, trying to soften her up. Ashley remained firm.”Call me next week. Dine well and don’t be picky.” She hung up.
Sam didn’t call again. Ashley knew he was probably upset, but she didn’t mind. She went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
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