She thought that even if the whole world betrayed her, Frank Parker wouldn’t.
After all, he was Frank Parker.
The man who had promised to treat her well for a lifetime.
How could he do this?
If even he left her, she couldn’t bear it.
Now... he was the only one she had left.
"Rebecca, calm down. I did promise to help you, but this matter is different. And don’t make wild guesses, she’s Ashton’s woman, I couldn’t possibly have any thoughts about her."
"I happened to be there at the time, and I just helped make a clarification. Don’t overthink it."
This explanation was not what Rebecca wanted to hear.
She sneered, "Did Ashton ask you to help?"
"No," Frank answered quickly, "Ashton never asked me."
"And you say you didn’t fall for her?" Rebecca’s voice became even more sharp, "If you don’t like her, why did you help her? You’ve never been the kind of person who likes to meddle in others’ affairs. Frank Parker, did you ever consider how I would feel when you did this?"
"You knew I would be upset, angry, and yet you still did it. Is Joanna more important than me in your heart now? Frank Parker, when did you become such a coward, not even daring to admit when you like someone? Are you afraid that Ashton will cut ties with you if he finds out?"
"Don’t be unreasonable, Rebecca." Frank’s voice darkened, "She’s Ashton’s wife now, and if her reputation gets ruined, do you think that will be a good thing for Ashton? Won’t that affect him?"
"So, are you saying that you helped her for Ashton’s sake?" Rebecca scoffed, "Don’t you think this excuse is too lame? She and Ashton have a secret marriage, who knows they’re married?"
"People may not know now, but they’ll find out eventually. Besides, Ashton never intended to keep their marriage a secret. Why they’re not announcing it, only they know."
"Frank Parker, do you think I’ll believe you?" Rebecca’s voice grew colder, "Whether it’s for Ashton or not, you know in your heart. If you regret the things you promised me before, you can go back on them now. I don’t like to force others."
There was a long silence on the other end, before Frank spoke up, "I have nothing more to explain, and if you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can say. I will keep the promise I made to you; you didn’t force me, and nobody else can force me either."
"Rebecca, I just want to ask you one more thing, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Frank Parker, what do you mean? Are you backing out now?"
"I’m not backing out," Frank said calmly, "I just don’t want you to have regrets. You know Ashton’s personality; once he finds out..."
"Then don’t let him find out," Rebecca’s eyes showed no hesitation, her voice cold, "Frank, it’s Joanna who’s forcing me. I have loved Ashton for more than twenty years, and I can give everything for him. No one loves him more than I do."
"How long has she known Ashton? How much can she really understand him? What right does she have to take away the man I’ve loved for so many years?"
"No matter what, I can’t let Ashton go to her."
"Rebecca," Frank suddenly laughed bitterly, "You said you’ve loved Ashton for more than twenty years, so in your eyes, there’s only one Ashton, right? Other people...even if they treat you well, even if...you can’t see them, right?"