Chapter 28

Alyssa returned to her office.

Mia approached her with wobbly legs. “I–I was so scared! Mr. Jasper is so good–looking! And there’s this powerful presence about him! My cheeks were burning the moment I met him. D–Did I do well, Ms. Alyssa?”

“You did great.” Alyssa handed her an envelope. “Take it. You’ve earned it.”

“T–Thank you, Ms. Alyssa!” Mia took the envelope and was surprised by its thickness.

Just then, Sean handed her a document. It was a confidentiality agreement.

“I know you’re trustworthy, but I think it’s better to have an agreement for both parties‘ sake.” Alyssa smiled faintly.

She continued, “Everything that happened today must remain between us. Unless I reveal it myself, sharing this conversation with a third party would be a breach of the agreement. I will get to the bottom of it.”

Feeling overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, Mia nodded and signed the papers. She promised to keep it a secret before leaving the office.

Jasper is a decisive person. I just can’t guess what’s on his mind. Don’t

“Mr. Jasper truly loves Ms. Gardner. He’s willing to put his pride down for her.”

heard it’s his second marriage, and he treated his first wife badly. Now that Ms. Gardner

the seeds of

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table and glared at him. Sean shuddered under her cold

her.

to make a deal with Jasper,

“Wait,” Alyssa replied curtly.

do you mean?”

until the pressure overwhelms Gardner Group and the day Dylan himself addresses the quality issue. They’ll strive to salvage their reputation. When that day comes, I’ll deliver the

Jasper will lend

at her painting, which Jasper had praised. She felt a

used because he didn’t know their true colors. Now that the truth is out, I’m

rest. He only showed up this time because the

Jasper’s a

He was even willing to set aside his pride, meet Alyssa

stairs.

do anything for Liana. Yet, he was unwilling to do something as simple as pouring Alice

that her stomach was hurting that day. “Jasper, my stomach hurts. Could you ··· get me a

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