132 Someone Might Get Embarrassed

"No, I just wondered why you guys loved sneaking around like thieves whenever you gather?" Amber answered and her eyes were filled with curiosity.

Xander and Timothy looked at each other before looking at Brian.

"I really wanna ask you all about it, what are you really scared off?" she continued.

For it was also difficult for her to see her brothers not living their lives to the fullest.

She had deprived them of parental love, now seeing them sneaking around just to meet up with their friends, she felt guiltier.

"I think we have no idea what we are scared of, we can face all those rival companies and win easily. We can face anyone and fight back because of our background, but I suppose it is also because we really can't let go yet of our standing," Timothy seriously answered.

Not until he found out about her company and her shares, he just played around with his company not focusing on it, instead he enjoyed living his life as a Price.

But after what they found out, he too were made to think.

Will they really rely only in their blood?

That is why he was somewhat in awe towards Brian who dropped everything to go to SNN because it was what he wanted the most.

At the same time, he felt jealous because it may not look like it but Brian's grandfather was also supporting him, or else he would be thrown out and news of it would have spread.

Yet the only gossip that's going around was that he left their company for SNN and his family was not even mad about it.

Timothy knew that if they were the ones who did that, they won't be thrown out but instead would be locked up.

So are they scared of such outcome?

"Hey, you okay?" Xander after hearing Timothy's words and seeing his look couldn't help but to worry.

"I'm sorry," Amber suddenly apologised.

All of them looked at her.

"I once again stepped out of line, my mouth would sometimes just blabber and by the time I realised it, I already said words that could hurt others," she continued.

For she also saw the changes in Timothy's face.

"I'm really sorry," she once again repeated.

But this time it has a double purpose.

She was apologising as Amber Wood for running her mouth like she knew everything.

And she was apologising as Nathalie Price, for being unable to do anything and the reason why the two of them were left behind.

"Don't be, you just struck a few strings but it is fine, if we get hurt over such little things, aren't we a bit too childish for our age?" Timothy spoke in a gentle manner, just like that of an older brother.

"That's right, if we don't let go of such simple stuff then we have a brain much younger than yours," Xander added as he raised both eyebrows up and down.

"Enough with the heavy atmosphere, this is a gala guys, shall we just eat?" Blake commented.

But the moment he took his first step, Xander held his shoulder.

"Have you forgotten that you have a date?" He asked.

"That's right, you know that she is new to this and you still leave her behind? Just what kind of date are you?' Blake added.

Brian cleared his throat, this was the first time he attended the gala with a date so he was not used to it.

"Come on it's fine, I can manage," Leslie answered.

Brian scratched his head, "Shall we? Tell me if you are allergic to anything."

He opened his palm right in front of her but the way he did it was also awkward.

Leslie gave him a smile, "You really should not bother, one step at a time, you must get used to it. Don't rush."

Brian smiled back before he just guided her to the tables.

"Hmmm~~, why can I see hearts in the air?" Amber commented as they watch the two of them walk towards the tables.

"You are the one who told them to be each others' date, why are you the one being shock now?" Ashton asked her.

"Hey, I have clear conscience when I suggested it, don't get me wrong," she retorted.

During this time they are once again the only ones left, the others went on their own ways.

"Stop trying to feel guilty, you are doing everything after all," he commented.

"No matter how long, that guilt will never fade away," she replied with a shrug and a smile.

"It will, in time," he answered back as he held her hand giving it a squeeze.

Just then a spotlight was placed on them.

"There he is, mister Ashton Wright. Since this is a once in a while gala, we are requesting you for one song. We have heard that you were good with violin, it won't be too much if you at least play for us here right?" Glenn who had been on the stage since a while ago spoke.

"Wow," Amber reacted sarcastically.

Then a memory suddenly came to her, a childhood memory.

"Aren't they going too far already? Brother was no longer doing anything to them why still pick on him?" Ashley who was with her parents and grandparents commented.

They were already on one side, since Cathrine was still mad regarding Amber, they decided not to meet the two of them.

This is also the first time they saw Ashton and Amber for the night.

'That child,' Cathrine thought as she stared at Amber who was standing beside Ashton.

She can see that Amber was wearing a bemused look as she look at Glenn and Madison who were on stage.

And if Amber were to see her, she would surely remember her as the elder lady whom she met outside of Jake France's shop on the day of Glenn and Madison's wedding.

"Cathrine..."

Seeing her look, Gideon couldn't read anything with her face so he was worried, that Cathrine might suddenly do something.

He knew she was an educated lady but that for people she hated, she won't hold back at all.

But Cathrine didn't bother with him as she kept staring at the couple.

She had seen Amber handle things that one time at SNN, she also heard how mature this lady is outside Jake France's shop.

Now in this situation she wanted to know what she would do?

Will she remain behind him?

Or will she stand beside him?

"That's Amber Wood, grandmother," seeing her serious look, Carla who was also with them took it as a chance.

"You met her already?" Cathrine asked.

She was also fond of Carla Ansel, since she was a sweet child who grew up with them.

"Yes, when I checked on Ashton after what happened to Carl, she was already living with him, there was only the two of them," she started telling the story.

"I accidentally dropped a bowl of soup and cleaned it up for it was my fault. And because of a bit mistake I got my finger wounded as she was being checked by Ashton because of the soup."

This is something Cathrine have noticed when Carla returned, she started coating her words, whenever she speaks she would always say it was her fault but when you listen carefully, you can hear that it was actually someone else's fault.

"Hmmm," Cathrine replied as she remained looking towards the couple.

"Well mister Wright?" Glenn asked the second time when Ashton remained standing without speaking.

"Well, since it seems that you want to insist for my fiance to play, then he will play," Amber spoke up.

Her words brought murmurs around them and Cathrine's brows furrowed.

If Ashton were to play in the gala that was hosted by Price Empire, it means that he was below Price that they can just ask him to play whenever they wanted.

'Ashton was not fond of playing despite being good at it, why is she deciding without asking him? Is this her real attitude? Was it an act back then? Did she actually knew who I was?' she thought.

Carla had a smile on her face upon seeing Cathrine's darkened look.

"Since your fiance have already spoken, it would be our honour to hear you play," Glenn was laughing inside.

The woman acted all smart and everything but now she actually pushed him to shame.

Ashton's face have no change, no shock nor it darkened, instead it remained with it's normal look.

Cathrine's face darkened even more after hearing Glenn's words, she wanted to step forward.

"He will play but he won't be alone," Amber spoke before anyone else could react.

"Then what does miss Wood mean by that?" Glenn asked again.

Amber smiled ever so sweetly and this smile made Blake and the others shiver.

"Someone might get embarrassed," Leslie commented.