The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce

SKY CASTLE RESIDENCE

A disgusted look played on Elizabeth's face as she heard the words from Theron's mouth. The way his eyes looked her up and down gave her an eerie feeling as he licked his lower lips.

A smile curved on Theron's face as he looked down at her. Judging from the mini skirt and shirt she had on, the only job he found befitting to her was room attendant. 

He needed no one to tell him how difficult it must be to get a job at sky castle hotel so he figured she must have laid down her body to get the job.

He took out his wallet and forced a few hundred dollars into her hands. "Your time's not now baby girl, just wait and let me finish up with that bloody bastard." 

Elizabeth frowned. What the hell did he take her for? She threw his money back at him as rage filled her up. "What exactly do you think you are doing? Mr Pearce is a good friend of mine and I advise you to withdraw before I ask you to be thrown out." Her tone was as cold and deadly as sharp icicles. 

Ashton was completely silent still wearing an expression as calm as ever. 

Theron eyed them both and suddenly burst into hysterical laughter. He even had to clap his hands to add a more dramatic effect to it. "Oh I get it now! No wonder you accepted to divorce my sister so easily because I mean I wondered how you could just let go of her just like that!" 

"What nonsense are you babbling about?" Ashton finally spoke up. 

"Stop pretending like you don't understand me, you good for nothing trash bag! You've gotten yourself a new bitch already, how interesting." He chortled loudly. 

"Watch your tongue Theron, I won't hold back because of Rebecca when you overstep your boundaries. Never should you speak to Elizabeth like that." His eyes held a glare that made Theron feel uncomfortable as his words diced through him like a blade.

If glares could kill then Theron would be dead by now. 

"You dare talk to me in such a manner? I'll teach you respect if that's what you lack you asshole!" Theron exclaimed as he lunged an attack towards Ashton.

Before he could land his blow, Ashton grabbed his hand and bent it backwards, causing him to cry out from the pain. 

Effortlessly and as swift as ever, he sent Theron flying with only a single punch to his gut. 

A young lady whom Ashton later realized to be Theron's girlfriend ran towards him and crouched beside him in fear. "Babe! Are you okay?!"

It felt like Theron's insides were about to escape through his mouth as he clung on to this stomach.

Elizabeth smirked, how foolish of him to try to attack Ashton. She had seen him fight and she knew he was good for him to beat up Mia without even trying.

Ashton let out a sigh. "How despicable." He thought out loud. How could he so shamelessly try to flirt with another woman when he was in the same place?!

"What?!" Theron barked. "How--how dare you look down on me?" He grunted from the pain. "I will destroy you! You good for nothing bastard!"

"It seems you forget that your sister and I have divorced. I used to hold back because of her but now I won't hesitate to kill you if you ever mess with me again." As cool as ice but as deadly as a blade, Ashton's words caused Theron to shiver.

There was something in his cold glare that made Theron believe he would actually kill him like he said. His eyes landed on Elizabeth. "Room attendant, call your manager right now! I want to speak to whoever is in charge!" 

"Room attendant?" Elizabeth let her eyes roll skyward. 'So that is what he thinks I am', she thought to herself. 

Waving the security team over, she pointed at Theron. "Get this man out of here, if he ever comes back to this property again, you're free to use violence." 

The men nodded their heads and crowded around Theron to lead him outside. 

"I am a Knowles, you cannot treat me this way! You will pay for what you are doing, you spoiled brat!" Theron spat out angrily.

Elizabeth arched her brow. Knowles? She crossed her arms below her breast with a slight chuckle. "Knowles? You don't say. Even your grandfather keeps his head down around me and you think you can make a threat to me? Throw him out already." 

The guards nodded their heads and did as they were told. 

She turned towards Ashton with an apologetic gaze. "I sincerely apologize for what just happened." 

Ashton shook his head. "This is not your fault at all." 

She gave him a smile of assurance. "I promise you that such a thing will never happen again. Shall we go see your room now?" 

She led Ashton to his room and collected his details before leaving Sky Castle with Mia.

Ashton soaked himself for a few minutes before moving into the bedroom. He stared out the window as thoughts passed through his mind. 

His marriage with Rebecca was over for real now and he had nothing to do with her family anymore. For the past three years, he had done all he could to play the part of a good husband to her but now that it was over, it was time for a new start. 

It was due time he lived his own life. 

His phone began vibrating and he picked it up from the table. He questioned whether to answer the call or not as Rebecca's grandfather's name displayed on the screen. 

The only man that ever treated him like family in the entire Knowles family.

Perhaps the man was calling to inquire about his divorce with Rebecca if word had caught his ear. 

He told himself there was no need to ignore his call so he slid across the screen to answer it. "Hello grandfather." 

"Ash my boy!" The old man replied as energetic as ever. "How are you doing?" 

Ashton felt he hadn't known about the divorce yet so he wouldn't bring it up. "I'm good grandfather and I trust you are as well."

"Of course. I want you and Rebecca to come visit me tonight, I have something important to tell you." 

Ashton swallowed at the man's words. "Uh grandfather, I think Rebecca won't have the time to spare."

"Nonsense! She always has time for me. Come over okay?" 

He would go then, and tell him about their divorce when Rebecca arrived. "Okay sir." 

Meanwhile, 

Rebecca adjusted in her seat as she and Myles waited patiently for Mr Cooper to join them in the waiting room. 

As the man walked in, both of them jumped to their feet but he offered them their seats. "Welcome to my humble abode." He said to them with a meek smile.

Myles took the lead. "Thank you for having us Mr Cooper. This is Rebecca Knowles and uh we come bearing a gift, shipped all the way from India." 

Rebecca knew that was her cue and she presented the herbal concoction to him. 

Myles continued. "We are aware that your daughter is laid back by a serious illness so we paid a fortune to bring this to you. Back in India, they call it a magic drink because it works like magic." He said with a smile. 

As he opened the lid of the container, a pleasing aroma like different flowers were mixed together with herb root filled the air. 

Mr Cooper was not a bit impressed. If his daughter wasn't yet to be healed, he would be shaking beside himself and thanking them profusely but now he had no need of it. 

Myles and Rebecca froze in the fear of his reaction. Perhaps Mr Cooper wasn't pleased with their gift? If that be so then they were doomed. 

Mr Cooper laid back in his chair and gave Rebecca a glance. "Mrs Knowles?" 

"Ms. Knowles." She sat up straight in her seat and gave him her best smile. 

"Tell me, why have you visited me today bearing gifts? And don't tell me there's no reason behind this kind gesture because I won't believe it." Mr Cooper inquired with a watchful gaze. 

Myles spoke in her place. "Actually... Knowles and co. is only trying to get a partnership with you sir. We are aware of the new project your company is up to."

Mr Cooper grunted. He hadn't even heard of the company he just mentioned. "How am I to be sure you can push my project to success?" 

Rebecca was pleased with his question. "I promise you that my company is beyond capable. I have only partnered with Gomez international corp up until recently." 

Mr Cooper was taken aback by her words. Someone from Thom Gomez? He suddenly felt the need to respect her. "Oh I see, how delightful. Let us talk on a better occasion. Sky castle is hosting a party and I would be delighted to have you as my guest." 

Rebecca lit up on hearing those words. It was as good as him accepting her proposal. 

On their way out, she kept thanking Myles profusely for his help. "I wouldn't have been able to do it without you." 

Myles only gave her a smile. "No need to thank me. Let's go then, I booked us a suit to stay for the night and then maybe we can catch up and have some fun." 

Fun? She was pretty sure she wasn't up for that kind of fun just yet. She had only just divorced her husband.

Her phone rang and after answering the call, she was thankful for an excuse to bail on him. "My grandfather has asked to see me for something important, let's save the fun for some other day."