Chapter 3

I was full of doubts and about to press Nick for answers when Ashley showed up right in front of me.

Nick shook his head in frustration and said, "You hurt Ashley—can you blame her for wanting revenge? Honestly, you should just get on your knees and apologize. For old times' sake, I'll put in a good word for you."

I was shocked enough to see Ashley, but when I spotted the bodyguard behind her, my jaw nearly dropped.

"Who let you let her out?" I blurted out without thinking.

But the bodyguard—Cole Howard—stepped up and kicked me hard in…