Chapter 558 A Sudden Pain

As soon as Ashley went upstairs, she happened to see Selma on her way out. "Oh, where are you going? I was just about to come see you."

Ashley smiled at Selma brightly. "I'm heading out to have breakfast."

"Oh my! My poor memory! I forgot that you're new here! I'm sure you still have nothing to eat at home,"

Selma said sadly, feeling a little annoyed with herself.

Ashley quickly shook her head as she smiled sheepishly, "Selma, please! You don't have to trouble yourself. You've already been so kind to me. How could I still bother you?"

Well, the shops in town are just about to open. Would you want to go out together? So you could also familiarize yourself with the area."

Ashley nodded without much argument, "I... umm... Okay."

Selma then took Ashley out to see the surrounding community. She showed her the town center.

It was so unfortunate. Ashley only wished she brought a pen and a notebook with her so she could take down everything that Selma was telling her.

"You said you wanted breakfast right? Is this the place you were thinking of?"

Selma asked, pointing at a quaint little breakfast shop.

Ashley nodded her head at her companion, "Ah, yes it is!"

"Ah yes. They do sell a wide variety of good-tasting food. It's also one of the most popular in the area. It's a little packed, isn't it?" Selma asked as they walked closer to the breakfast shop. True enough, the restaurant was bustling with people. "I think most of these people are just having takeaways, though. We might be able to get a table if we wait."

Ashley nodded and smiled at her friend.

After they had their breakfast together, Selma took Ashley to the local supermarket. It was open 24 hours a day, so it would be easy for Ashley to go to the store whenever she wanted. It was, however, a little smaller than she expected.

"Is there anything else that you have to buy for your new apartment?"

Selma asked her, and Ashley placed her hand on her chin as she thought about it. She had already purchased most of the things she needed beforehand, but she also wanted to make sure, just in case.

"Well, I can't really think of anything right now. Maybe I should just get groceries so I can cook at home, right?" Ashley said as she looked up at Selma with furrowed eyebrows.

"Well then. Let me take you to another place,"

that he was in a meeting with had turned their attention to him. He closed his eyes and steadied his breathing.

This was the first time that Andrew had felt such an odd pain in his chest. He tried to hold his hand out for everyone to disregard him, but it only made them mind him more.

Johnny quickly came up to Andrew and spoke to him in a low, hushed voice.

Andrew quickly opened his eyes and looked at Johnny, "It's nothing," he said, but his eyes were red and watering.

"Do you still want to continue with the meeting?"

"Yes, I...I..." Andrew tried to speak, but the pain was becoming unbearable. "Sorry. Let them go."

Andrew had stood abruptly from his chair, causing the others to stand up as well. He excused himself and left the conference room without another word. Watching Andrew's receding figure, Johnny rushed after him.

The senior officials looked at each other in confusion, before they all sighed exasperatedly.

Since Andrew had made an effort to come, many of the high-level managers were fired because they weren't able to handle the issue by themselves properly.

Johnny followed Andrew to the hallway, where he immediately came to a stop. Johnny had to lean back to stop himself from bumping into him.

He placed his hand on Andrew's shoulder and squeezed it.

"Mr. Lu, what's going on?"

Andrew shook his hand away and frowned as he held on to his chest tightly. He felt so empty and in so much pain at the same time. He knew that he could only get this feeling from Ashley.

Had something happened to her?