Chapter 28 Create an Illusion

Returning to the Johnson family was just a formality. In less than two hours, Ashley couldn't stay there. The Johnson family didn't treat her as a member of their own family, so she didn't have to pretend to be nice here. Everyone knew their purposes, and they just didn't advertise it.

During the conversation, Lucas made an excuse that Ashley had just been discharged from the hospital and needed a good rest. They went home hand in hand.

The Johnson family sent them to the door. Looking at Lucas's back, Julia was in a daze. She said to her mother next to her, "Ashley is so lucky. She had a relationship with the successor of the Jake family when she was in college. Even if she divorced now, she can still be with the Lucas family, which is more powerful than the Jake family."

There was no doubt that what she said was satirizing Ashley. She didn't know whether her parents didn't understand or they pretended not to. They didn't defend their daughter, Ashley.

Instead, they patted her shoulder and comforted her in a low voice, "Julia, don't envy her. You will find a better man in the future."

She blinked her eyes and thought to herself, "Is there anyone better than him? He is at the top of the power. Where can I find someone better than him?"

In the car, Ashley rolled down the window and blew in the cold wind. Afraid that she might catch a cold, Lucas pressed the window down.

"It's cold. Take care of yourself."

Ashley supported her chin with one hand and was lost in thought. With a self-mocking smile on her face, she said, "Lucas, I think I'd rather not find my family. What do you think?"

He knew what she meant. Judging from the attitude of the Johnson family towards her and Julia, anyone with discerning eyes could see who they liked. Lucas felt sorry for her and reached out one hand to touch her hair.

"You don't need anyone to admit. I'm your home."

Ashley knew that she should keep a little sanity, but she still believed it without any vigilance. Now she needed such a promise, and that was all

The news that the Johnson family found their daughter was overwhelming. But the Lucas family didn't have any reaction. Since Lucas had married Ashley, it didn't matter to them what kind of identity Ashley was. The Lucas family's status was higher than the Johnson family, so they didn't need to care.

But some people couldn't ignore it, such as Emma and Luke.

The cooperation between them was very successful last time. If it weren't for the car accident that almost killed Ashley and that Lucas had put his heart back on her, they would have succeeded.

It was the same private room. Although Emma sounded much more casual this time, her tone was still so arrogant.

"Luke, we failed to separate them this time. Instead, we let Ashley return to the Johnson family because of misfortune. Don't you think you can do anything about it? Don't you just watch them getting better and better until your grandpa also recognizes her?"

Emma had a sharp voice, which was different from her beautiful face. Her emotion was not for Luke, but herself. She was just not reconciled. She was not reconciled to the fact that every time there was such a good fortune for Ashley in a misfortune.

"Don't worry. She is blessed in misfortune. We can also find a trace of danger from her fortune. Look."

With a smile on his face, Luke pushed the phone over. It was the latest news about the return of Ashley to the Johnson family, but the woman on the screen was Julia.

This photo was very spiritual. Anyone who took a closer look at it could see the emotions and jealousy in her eyes. As long as they made good use of these emotions, they could be a dagger inserted between Lucas and Ashley.

Emma was also a woman, so she was very familiar with Julia's emotions. She pinched her fingers, and when her long nails collided together, she suddenly laughed.

"We think of the same thing. Two days later, I will hold a small social party at home. You must be there then."

He raised his eyebrows. Although he didn't know what exactly Emma wanted to do, he knew that she must have a way in her heart. He nodded and knocked on the table with his hand. "Okay, let's wait and see."

All the respectable families had received the invitation and asked their juniors to attend the banquet. After all, although Emma's family was not as powerful as the Lucas family, its strength was not to be underestimated. Moreover, it was just a banquet for juniors to connect, which did not involve specific interests. It was not a big deal.

Both Lucas and Ashley also received the invitation. She only heard of Emma's name from Luke, and there were photos of this superstar on the Internet. But she had never seen the real person. Since the invitation had been sent to her home, it seemed unreasonable for her not to go.

On the day of the banquet, Lucas couldn't go with Ashley on time because of a temporary transnational video conference, so he asked Martin to send her to the banquet first. After the meeting, he went to see her and came back together.

Knowing that he was busy with his work, she dressed up and went to work.

At the party, people were toasting and talking. Everyone was wearing suits and the atmosphere was harmonious. As soon as Ashley appeared, everyone instantly quieted down.

Emma bumped into Julia's arm. She had given her a chance, so she must be useful.

Julia nodded at her. They walked towards Ashley in a tacit manner.

"Sister, you are finally here. Where is Mr. Lucas?"

"Oh, I see. I told her not to call me sister. But she changed her address to Lucas quickly. She was afraid that he might have something to do with me."

She ignored Julia and greeted politely Emma next to her.

"Hello, Miss Emma."

Emma held her glass in one hand and didn't shake hands with her with the other hand. Instead, she touched her hair and raised her red lips, not looking at Ashley.

"Miss Ashley, why are you here alone? Where is Lucas? Isn't he with you?"

"He has a video conference."

"Lucas is too busy to take care of himself. Unlike someone else..."

Ashley certainly knew that she meant something. She could not have come to the banquet and expected such a scene. But if she did not come, she would be easily gossiped. So she came and did not take it seriously in the face of ridicule.

"Miss Emma has been abroad for a long time. I heard from Lucas that you barely contacted each other, but you still care about him so much. You are so... Kind."

Everyone knew how to make sarcastic remarks. Ashley snapped back directly. Hearing this, Emma's face darkened. She had planned to ask Lucas to come with her so that she could find an opportunity to stay alone with him. Then she asked Julia to take her to meet Luke by chance and catch adultery on the spot!

It was not a bad thing now. Since Lucas didn't come, the chances of Ashley being saved were reduced, and her burden was alleviated a lot.

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath and smiled again.

"Julia, take your sister for a walk. I'll go somewhere else."