Perfect Match: Irresistible Desire For You
Chapter 81

‘Is Joseph a proud man?’ Ashley quickly dismissed the thought. A man that was as cold and sophisticated as he was wouldn’t care to keep up appearances. She blamed his outburst on his state of moodiness at the time.

The only thing she was blissfully unaware of, was that when a person began to care about another, their opinions and comments suddenly meant the world. Even Joseph was no exception to this phenomenon.

After she finished packing up her belongings, Ashley strode over to Joseph’s room next door.

“I’m ready. We should leave soon.” Ashley flashed Joseph a bright smile when he opened the door. His previous outburst was already forgotten to her.

When Joseph saw the excited look on Ashley’s face, he suddenly couldn’t help but forget about how upset she had made him just now. The feeling of losing control of his emotions suddenly overwhelmed him. He was used to being in charge and regarded himself for his ability to control his emotions.

‘Am I deeply in love with her? When did this happen? In the short time we’ve spent together, I’ve never felt happier and more at ease. All of a sudden, the burdens of the business world, and the fatigue I’ve felt from flattery and deception suddenly feel far away. This pure woman, Ashley, has bewitched me.

If it weren’t for this beautifully effervescent woman in front of me, would I ever get to experience sunshine in my world? Perhaps I should stop feeling sad for my parent’s love story, and replace my own love.’

As she observed the shift in Joseph’s eyes and the way his features suddenly tightened, Ashley immediately knew that he had some pressing matters troubling him. She told him, “Mr. Marshall, if I said something to offend you just now, I’d like to apologize. We should do our best to enjoy this trip. Come on, smile at me.”

Ashley beamed at him as she spoke. Her beautiful face looked rosy and full of life. Joseph couldn’t help but burst out laughing at how adorable she looked.

Shocked by his reaction, Joseph immediately stopped laughing and replied in a serious tone, “Bring your suitcase with you. We won’t be staying here tonight.”

Ashley was momentarily stunned at how dazzling Joseph looked when he smiled genuinely. It was a beautiful and rare sight! She also didn’t see herself as the type of person who placed great importance on appearances. Besides, she had seen a lot of handsome men in her life. However, she couldn’t help but be attracted to Joseph.

It took her a moment before she could come back to her senses. With an unsatisfied smile, she obediently returned to her room and dragged her suitcase out.

Joseph stared at her retreating figure with a content smile on his face. ‘It would be worth it to smile more often if she would always react this way. Getting along with her like this feels good!’ Joseph suddenly felt a strong desire for long-lasting love.

When Ashley got back to her room, she recalled the smile on Joseph’s face and felt butterflies in her stomach all over again. She was confused by her strong reaction to him whenever he was near her these past couple of days. In the past, she had always been calm and collected around men. Now, she found herself succumbing to her emotional impulses more often. ‘Am I falling for this cold and elegant man?’ After pondering over her thoughts for a few moments, Ashley was able to draw up some conclusions.

‘First, we’re only traveling together. Joseph isn’t the kind of man I normally gravitate towards. He’s too cold for my liking. If it weren’t for my efforts to engage with him, this trip would be dull.

Second, I’m acting differently because I’ve been in a good mood more often lately.

Third, Joseph’s presence does things to me. It’s hard to stay composed when he’s near me.

Fourth, Joseph’s smile is so intoxicating that any woman would have trouble resisting him. It was normal for me to react that way when he smiled at me.’

After getting her thoughts in order, Ashley felt more at ease.

“If we’re not staying here tonight, where are we going to stay? Should we go camping?” Ashley asked Joseph as she sat on the passenger seat.

This car was spacious and comfortable, and specifically made for off-road traveling. Joseph especially requested this car to travel in. Ashley’s chest tightened with anxiety when she suddenly recalled how rich and powerful Joseph was. She didn’t complain though, since having their own car was more convenient than commuting.

Now, Ashley was curious about where they would stay tonight. The possibility of them camping was enough to get her excited. It was also a part of her initial travel itinerary.

Traveling with a person like Joseph, the risk of camping with him was not even worth mentioning. Joseph finally answered her question and replied, “Okay.”

It took them an hour to get from Mexico City to the north of Ottiwakan, where the Moon Pyramid was located. When they arrived at the picturesque spot, the first thing they noticed was the ancient Moon Pyramid. The two hundred steps of the ancient building were tilted at different angles, which gave the structure a magnificent and mysterious aura.

“The sun is bright here. Did you bring sunscreen with you?” Joseph was concerned that she would get sunburnt and thought to remind her in a soft voice. Ashley was awe-struck as she looked at the Moon Pyramid. The bright sunshine illuminated her delicate face and made her look like she was glowing.

“Thanks for reminding me! I wanted to put on some sunscreen.” Ashley took out the sunscreen from her purse and gracefully applied it to her face, neck, and arms.

However, as she squeezed the bottle to get more sunscreen, she accidentally dispensed too much onto her palm. She was stunned for a moment before she looked up at Joseph and asked, “Do you want some sunscreen too?”

“No, thank you,” he refused without hesitation. It would damage his image if someone saw him applying a product that was only meant for women.

“What’s the big deal? This will protect you from the sun. Everyone needs that.” Ashley tried her best to persuade the arrogant Joseph.

She rubbed her palms together, stood on her tiptoes, and stretched out slender arms to rub the lotion on Joseph’s face. Joseph was quick to react and leaned back before she could get any on his face.

If another person had dared to touch him this intimately, he would’ve broken their arm by now. Since it was Ashley Joseph tried not to fight back, nor step away from her since she would fall if he did that. He merely angled his face away from her.

As a result, Ashley fell onto Joseph’s chest. With a gasp, she instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck to catch her fall.