Tyson saw her holding a mop , and that only confirmed it - Ashley really had come here to work as a janitor . Yvonne's eyes widened . " She's actually a janitor ? " Tyson's anger boiled over . Ashley had given up her shares in the family company , walked away from money , and now she'd turned around and taken a job scrubbing floors . She was dragging the Shanks family's name through the mud for the whole city to laugh at . He stormed up to her , his voice sharp and furious . " Ashley , have you completely lost all sense of shame ? Do you have to humiliate the Shanks family like this ? You think doing the lowest kind of work will make people say we're heartless and cruel ? Is that what you want ? " Ashley stared at him , stunned , the words cutting her deeper than she expected . She hadn't even had the chance to reply before Sam's voice cut through the tension from the office doorway . " What's so lowly about it ? She's Ash - the powerhouse everyone in the industry looks up to , the one people trip over themselves to chase after . You call her working here degrading ? " Tyson yanked the mop out of Ashley's hands and hissed at her under his breath , " When are you going to stop being so reckless ? Don't you care about the Shanks family's reputation? Don't you care about the Holmes family's face ? If it's money you need , just tell me I'll give it to you ! " - give it to Ashley snatched the mop back . " I don't need your money . And I don't need you barging into my workplace acting like you get to order me around . My life is mine to handle ." Tyson glared . " This is how you handle it ? By dragging our names through the dirt ? A Shanks family daughter , a Holmes family in - law , stooping to janitor work like some nobody ? Do you even realize how pathetic that looks ? " Ashley's voice rose , cold and sharp . " Didn't you already decide I was a disgrace the day you all threw me into prison ? You thought I was an embarrassment back then . And now you're telling me earning an honest living is shameful too ? " Tyson snapped , " You're a society girl , Ashley ! You don't belong with a mop in your hands . Other families wouldn't even let their kids take a job like this , and you - who had everything - go running off to do janitorial work ? You don't have to , and you know it ! If you need money , we'll give it to you . Why degrade yourself like this ? " He didn't notice Sam already striding toward them , his expression dark , ready to step in . Ashley saw him though , and raised a hand to stop him before he could speak . She stepped in close to Tyson , her eyes burning . " So in your mind , I can only survive by holding out my hand to you ? When you're in a good mood , you give me more , when you're not , you toss me scraps . And if I choose to work , that's shameful ? If I take a janitor job , that's beneath me ? In your eyes , just how worthless am I supposed to be ? " Tyson ground his teeth . " You're a Shanks . You married into the Holmes family . Both names carry weight and power , and you should damn well act like it . Do you know how people will look at us once they hear you're mopping floors in some office building ? " Ashley's voice cut through him like ice . " Maybe I should put out a public statement then - sever every tie 1/3 09:54 Wed , Sep 17 ( Tyson's hand flew up in fury , like he was about to slap her across the face . But before he could , Ashley caught his wrist mid - air , her grip firm . Her voice dropped to a bitter hiss . " You already have the sister you wanted , don't you ? Yvonne's smart , polished , she makes you look good , and she can even bring you into this company's doors . Shouldn't you be putting your energy into flattering her instead of wasting it on lecturing me ? She's the one you'll be relying on to keep the Shanks family afloat from now on , isn't she ? " Her words landed like a slap harder than any Tyson could deliver . His face flushed with humiliation and rage . In a fit of temper , he grabbed her wrist , dragging her toward the exit . " That's enough . You've embarrassed us long enough . Come home . You'll answer to me there . " Yvonne had been quietly watching the scene , arms crossed , savoring Ashley's downfall . But then reality struck her - this wasn't their home , it was someone else's company . Sam's company . The very man she was here to beg cooperation from . If Tyson kept making a scene , Ashley might blurt out the truth - that Yvonne and her mother were the real interlopers , that she had stolen everything.Ashley once had . If that happened , none of them would walk out with their dignity intact . Seeing Tyson's temper spiraling , Yvonne hurried forward and forced herself between them , her voice lowered in a hasty plea . " Tyson , Ashley please , not here . The whole family is waiting for you both back at the house . Whatever this is , we can talk about it at home ." Ashley coolly pulled her wrist free and reclaimed her mop . Her gaze slid to Yvonne , sharp and frigid , like a blade catching the light . That look made Yvonne's skin prickle . She told herself she wasn't afraid - why should she be ? Ashley had lost everything . She was the one shining now . Ashley had been born with everything - a wealthy family , brothers who doted on her , and even Grayson as her husband . But what had it gotten her ? Two years in prison for a crime Yvonne committed , her own son calling another woman " Mom , " and everyone she loved turning their backs on her . No , Yvonne told herself , there was no reason to fear her . And yet , that stare still made her uneasy . Ashley turned away , speaking to Sam's assistant as if Tyson and Yvonne no longer existed . " Have security escort them downstairs . " The assistant , who had already seen firsthand how close Sam was to Ashley , didn't hesitate . At her word , he immediately called for security . Downstairs , Tyson was still fuming , cursing under his breath as they were shown out . Yvonne's expression was tight with irritation . " Tyson , no matter how angry you are at Ashley , you have to remember where we are . SamAsh's exclusive algorithm is everything to us right now . Do you have any idea how much you risked by causing a scene at Sam's door ? " Her words sank in , and Tyson's anger dimmed just enough for regret to creep in . He muttered , " You're right . I lost my head . I'm sorry , Yvonne . I shouldn't have let it get that far . It's just ... Ashley infuriates me . She used to have everything , and now look at her - she's a complete disgrace . Compared to you , she's nothing . She's not even in your league ." 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