Ashley immediately rejected the idea. "I don't want to involve you in my issues with Gabriel."
Percy wasn't taken aback and continued to persuade her.
"If it's clear you're taken, he might back off. Don't you think?"
Only they would know whether their relationship was true or not.
"I don't mind getting involved. Ashley, I really want to help you clear your name," he added.
Ashley felt a lump in her throat. "You're a really nice guy, and I don't want to be a burden..."
"Don't friendzone me like that. I don't treat everyone this nicely," Percy said quickly.
Ashley hesitated. "I'll think about it. Maybe there's a better solution."
After a sudden screech of brakes, Ashley, slightly shaken, got out of the car and quickly shut the door behind her. "You should go!"
It was Gabriel! He had
