Chapter 743 Fear

Cynthia regarded Ashley as if she were her true-born daughter. Given this, she needed to know all about the man that Ashley had chosen to be with.

So what if she didn't share the same blood with Ashley? For the past five years, Ashley had already become an integral part of their family. It wasn't surprising that they would be greatly concerned about her marriage.

'Even though Andrew has made a fairly good first impression, there still might be something we don't know about him, ' Cynthia thought.

'The only thing I'm sure about, however, is that he truly loves Ashley.'

'In J City. CEO, ' Andrew wanted to say.

For a while, he thought about saying these words out loud, but Ashley signaled him to keep silent.

In the end, he wasn't able to reply to Cynthia's question.

Ashley knew Andrew was not a talkative man. She was afraid his brief answer would sound impolite.

"Mom, Andrew's based in J City. He is the CEO of his own company,"

she replied on his behalf.

In truth, Andrew was more than just the CEO of his company. He controlled more than 80% of all the market stock in the entirety of its dominance in Asia.

"Your mother was asking him, not you," Zen interjected, "Can't the man speak? Let him answer for himself!"

Although Zen was playing with his two grandsons, he couldn't just ignore this matter related to Ashley's marriage.

Zen's words did not anger Ashley at all.

Although he had a serious look on his face, she knew that Zen only wanted the best for her.

Besides, he didn't say those words in a blunt tone.

Ashley noticed that Andrew was getting a bit uneasy, so she squeezed his hand and comforted him.

"That's enough. Mind your own business. I am asking him questions, not you. Don't interrupt me again," Cynthia snapped at Zen.

No matter how intimidating Zen might be on the outside, there was nothing Cynthia would say th

feeling for Andrew's reply.

'He's just smooth-tongued,"

Zen thought in annoyance.

Meanwhile, the two kids were happily eating their favorites.

Once in a while, Fabio would call for his mommy, asking for more food.

Ashley would happily refill his plate.

Although Fabio could sense that Zen wasn't exactly warming up to Andrew, he didn't say anything about it. He just couldn't figure out why Zen disliked Andrew so much.

"Thank you mommy!" The table was full of her favorite dishes. Ashley smiled and thanked Cynthia.

"Don't mention it. Just come over anytime you want. Your father and I will always be here," Cynthia smiled sweetly.

"Of course!" Ashley giggled.

"Do you drink?" Zen suddenly asked Andrew.

"Yes sir, I do."

"That's good. Come and drink with me."

As he spoke, he took out a bottle of finely aged wine and poured two glasses, giving one to Andrew.

"Don't drink too much. Mind your health." Cynthia reminded Zen.

"I know. But a glass of wine a day is actually good for your heart," Zen said with a wink.

In truth, Zen was planning on getting Andrew drunk.

He wanted to deal with him a head-on blow at the first encounter.

With a calm look, Andrew raised his glass and drank the wine straight up.