Forget it, whatever he says, just go with it.
She didn't want to explain anymore.
She thought about it, she and Porter usually had little contact. If it weren't for work arrangements, they probably wouldn't see each other more than a few times a year.
"Are you really aware of this?" Ashton Heath pinched her chin to raise it, making her look into his eyes.
"Yes," Joanna Lawrence nodded, "I'll stay away from him in the future."
"Next time you have to attend a party, I'll accompany you."
Ashton had originally wanted to accompany her tonight, but there was a very important contract that he had to negotiate in person, so he couldn't accompany Joanna.
But that gave an advantage to that little brat.
"Will you come with me in the future?" Joanna's face showed a look of surprise.
"Yes."
"But don't you dislike those kinds of events?"