"No, Grandmother." A rift had formed in her relationship with Yuri Sinclair, and she didn't want to go back until she had completely figured out her next move.
"No? Hmph. If that's the case, then you're coming back with me right now. Oh, it's so cold out here. If I stand here any longer, these old bones of mine are going to give out." The Empress Dowager grabbed Ashley Bowen's hand and made a show of pulling her toward the car.
Ashley Bowen tried to pull her hand away but didn't dare use too much force. She quickly tried to persuade her, "If you're cold, let's go inside and sit down. How about a glass of warm milk to warm you up?"
"No! Back to the car. I'm tired, let's hurry up and go back." The Empress Dowager gave no room for argument, grabbed Ashley Bowen, and, paying no mind to her protests, pulled her into the car.
