My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2881 - 2411: Is This How He Gets Angry with Her?

She watched the man before her, his deliberate silence and sulking demeanor reminding her of a child.

And she, like an adult holding a treat, was ready to soothe him instantly.

Ashton Heath was pointedly ignoring her, but Joanna Lawrence didn't mind. Her lips curved upward slightly as her gaze fell upon a cup of Bubble Milk, its ice cubes not yet fully melted, sitting on the coffee table beside her.

He was upset with her, yet he had still prepared her favorite Bubble Milk beforehand.

It was her preferred flavor, no less.

Could this be his way of expressing his anger?

Joanna Lawrence feigned ignorance of his deliberate snub. She walked softly to his side, remaining silent, simply standing there and observing him.

It was then that she noticed.

Ashton Heath was indeed looking at a document.

However, he had been staring at the same page for over a minute without turning it.

What nearly made Joanna Lawrence erupt in laughter was the realization that Ashton Heath was holding the document upside down.

Now, she was even more convinced that he was intentionally ignoring her, merely putting on a moody act.

A few minutes passed in this silent standoff.

Finally, Ashton Heath could no longer contain himself. He tossed the document onto the floor, lifted his head, his dark eyes betraying a hint of helplessness and a touch of surrender. "If I remain silent, are you going to stay silent all day? Just standing beside me like this?"

"I was merely afraid of disturbing your work," Joanna Lawrence replied, a shrewd glint in her eyes. She reached out and lunged towards him, spontaneously throwing herself into his embrace.

Ashton Heath's expression remained cold, but the instant she leapt into his arms, he quickly pulled her close, holding her tightly.

Joanna Lawrence smiled sweetly, entwining her arm around his neck, and whispered, "How could that be? Would you really have me stand here indefinitely? Besides, you knew I was here. You wouldn't speak to me, so I assumed you didn't wish to deal with me."

As she nuzzled into his arms and spoke with a charming tone, Ashton Heath's stern facade began to crumble.

Despite his resolve to snub her for a while, the moment she showed signs of reconciliation, he found himself unable to maintain his cold demeanor.

"Ashton Heath, are you still angry with me?" Joanna Lawrence moved her face closer, gently bumping their noses together, and inquired in an even softer, teasing voice, "Please don't be angry anymore. I admit, I hadn't intended to tell you about investigating Annie Lawrence at first. I thought it was a minor issue I could handle myself, and I didn't want you to worry."

"If it were something beyond my capability, I would have certainly sought your assistance. I felt asking for your help with a small matter would be a waste of your exceptional talents. If you don't mind me consulting you on every little thing, I promise to keep you informed from now on, regardless of the situation."

"Please, let go of your anger. I'll treat you to dinner tonight as an apology, alright? Or perhaps, I could cook a meal for you myself?"

After Joanna Lawrence finished speaking, the man's face had visibly softened.

Seizing the moment, Joanna Lawrence took the initiative and planted a kiss on him. She blinked her eyes, a faint blush coloring her cheeks, and whispered, "I'm not leaving tonight. As long as you're no longer angry with me, you... can do whatever you desire."

The implication hung heavy in the air.

Ashton Heath narrowed his eyes, gazing down at her flushed and alluring face, and an intense fire instantly ignited within his dark pupils.