My Secret Billionaire Husband
Chapter 978 - 977: Since she married me, she is your sister-in-law.

Chapter 978: Chapter 977: Since she married me, she is your sister-in-law.

A hint of coldness appeared in his eyes and his tone became chilly, a strange feeling beginning to creep up from his heart, "What did you just call her?"

On the other side, Frank Parker suddenly fell silent.

After a while, he finally said, "I previously misunderstood her, so my attitude towards her was not friendly. Now I..."

"Now that you know you misunderstood her, you address her so affectionately? Frank Parker, is this your reason for referring to her so tenderly?" Ashton Heath cut him off with an icy tone.

Frank Parker: "..."

His silence only darkened Ashton’s expression, his face becoming increasingly gloomy.

He finally understood what the strange feeling he had was.

He was well aware of Frank Parker’s past attitude towards Joanna Lawrence.

But just now, he had addressed her with such affection.

If the pet name was used for someone else, he might not have thought much of it.

But this was Frank Parker.

They had been brothers for many years, and even if he wasn’t the person who understood Frank Parker best, he could sense that something was wrong.

As Ashton Heath ruminated, his face grew even darker, "Frank, is it possible that you really..."

"No! It’s not!" Before he could finish his sentence, Frank Parker was quick to deny, "Ashton, don’t overthink it. I know the basic principles of human decency. She is your woman, I could not possibly have other intentions."

"If you resent that appellation, I won’t call her that in the future."

Ashton Heath still looked gloomy, his lips pressed tightly together, he remained silent.

How could he not overthink?

Because he knew Frank well, that’s why he had to overthink.

"Ashton, are you angry?" Frank was silent for a moment before hesitantly asking, "You don’t really misunderstand, do you?"

"Frank, I’m glad you still know the basic rules of decency." said Ashton after a moment of silence, his voice cold, "It’s best if it’s a misunderstanding. If not... I can’t promise what I’ll do."

"She is my bottom line, and no one can touch her."

Frank was silent again for a while, then, when he finally spoke his voice was a touch lighter, "Ashton, don’t be so tense. I just thought since it was a misunderstanding, there is no reason for us to continue to be at odds like enemies."

"That affectionate address was a lapse in judgement, I didn’t realize you would mind that much."

"Mm, I do mind." Ashton Heath barely repressed his simmering anger, coldly retorting, "In the future, you can address her just like Grant. Though she is younger than both of you, since she has married me, she is now your sister-in-law."

This time, Frank didn’t reply.

Ashton Heath’s eyes were shot with cold, he didn’t utter a word either, but the chill in his eyes became more intense.

An invisible smoke filled the air.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Just then, there was a sudden knock at the door.

"Ashton, you’re busy, I won’t disturb you further." Frank Parker finally broke the long silence. After he finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

Hearing the click on the other end, Ashton Heath slammed the phone onto his desk.

His face was pale, he turned to the door and said, "Come in."

After his words, the office door was slowly pushed open.

A soft and sweet voice rang out, teasingly saying, "President Ashton, I’ve made you coffee, but I’m not sure what kind you like, so I prepared a cup according to my taste. Would you like to try it and see how it tastes?"