Chapter 60 Found the Parents?
Ashley was soaking in the tub when her phone rang. She glanced at the screen, saw an unfamiliar number, and hesitated before picking up.
"Hello?"
"Hi, is this Ashley?"
The voice was smooth and pleasant.
"Who is this?" Ashley asked.
"I'm Landon, CEO of the White Group. I saw your design video online and think you have great potential. I'd like to discuss a multi-million dollar collaboration. Can we meet?"
Ashley's eyes narrowed. Usually, people went through her assistant first. This guy had contacted her directly. Had he done his homework on her?
"How did you get my number?" she asked.
Landon paused. This woman wasn't easily swayed by money. Interesting.
"Mis Wilson, how I got your number isn't important. The offer is substantial. If you're interested, let's set up a meeting."
He didn't even know if she had a design certificate but was throwing big money at her. Anyone else would be thrilled, but Ashley was suspicious.
"Sorry, I'm not a professional designer and have no talent in that area. Please find someone else," she said, hanging up before he could respond.
Landon didn't expect her to be so blunt. He laughed in frustration and called again, but she didn't pick up.
His face darkened. "Playing hard to get, huh? No wonder you stole Ava's man. Wait till you get back. I'll deal with you then."
Very few people had Ashley's private number. She didn't know how he got it, but she guessed his intentions weren't good. She blocked him immediately.
Just then, a message from Samantha popped up: [Ashley, check the news.]
"Okay."
#Mrs. Yates' Biological Parents Found.#
In the video, two weathered-looking people spoke:
"I'm Tom Parker from Willowbrook Hollow, Rocky Mountains."
"And I'm Ella Parker."
"We saw the viral news and noticed this young woman looks like our long-lost daughter. She was kidnapped when she was five. She has a red birthmark behind her ear and a red mole on her left collarbone..."
"Daughter, if you see this video, please contact us!"
They held up a photo of Ashley.
The video quickly went viral, racking up likes, shares, and comments.
Ashley stared at the screen, her emotions in turmoil. She checked her birthmarks. Sure enough, there was a red mole on her left collarbone and a red birthmark behind her ear!
They got everything right!
Could they really be her biological parents?
Ashley was so shocked she couldn't snap out of it until the bathroom door opened, and Ethan rushed in.
He saw Ashley staring blankly at her phone, which was playing the couple's video.
Seeing her devastated look, Ethan felt a sharp pain in his heart. "I saw the news, too. I didn't expect you to find out so quickly."
Ashley's lips trembled, and tears seemed to well up in her eyes but wouldn't fall.
"Ethan, I really have these marks. They got it all right. It turns out I wasn't abandoned; traffickers kidnapped me..."
Seeing her on the verge of breaking down, Ethan felt as if his heart was being cut.
He took out a towel, lifted Ashley from the water, wrapped her in it, and carried her to the bed.
"Ashley, finding your family is a happy thing. Don't dwell on the sadness. What do you plan to do next?"
Ethan's words snapped Ashley out of her daze. "I want to return to Aivalia as soon as possible to confirm my relationship with them."
"I have work to handle here and can't leave right now. I'll have Diannel arrange a private jet for you to go back first."
"Once you contact them, go to the hospital. I arranged for a DNA test. Let me know the results as soon as possible."
Ashley nodded heavily.
Thinking about reuniting with her parents, her emotions were mixed, and she did not know whether to be happy or sad.
Ashley kept searching for information about Tom Parker and Ella Parker on her phone, not caring that she was still wet.
Seeing this, Ethan took the initiative to dry her off and even blow-dry her hair. "Stop looking. Get dressed. The private jet will be here soon."
"Okay, Ethan, thank you."
Ashley didn't expect him to help her so much. Although they hadn't known each other long, and he had been domineering and acid-tongued at first, he was now gentle and considerate.
This made Ashley's heart flutter. Before leaving, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.
Surprised by her initiative, Ethan paused for a moment before returning her kiss.
They didn't know how long they kissed, but eventually, they let go, both breathless.
Ashley moved, and said, "Honey... I'm leaving now."
"Okay."
Looking at the woman in his arms, Ethan's eyes were full of tenderness and affection.
Ethan personally saw her on the plane. After watching it take off, he looked at her with doubt.
At that moment, Diannel appeared behind him and asked, "Mr. Yates, are the couple online really Mrs. Yates' parents?"
Ethan's eyes were deep and unreadable. "Have someone investigate quietly. And remember, the computer is broken, so have the files sent to my Facebook from back home."
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