Panicked at the thoughts, Jasmine stepped forward with her clenched fists and protested, “Shane, you can’t do this to me. Five years ago, you said you would give me everything I wanted, but now…”

The man interrupted her, leaning back against his chair. “Yes, I said that because you saved my life. But I’ve done more than enough to repay you. Recently, everything you do crosses the limits, and I can’t tolerate you any longer. Do you understand?”

“I…” Jasmine’s lips moved, but her voice was stuck in her throat.

Standing in front of the door, Natalie furrowed her beautiful brows in suspicion.

This isn’t the first time I hear Shane say that Jasmine saved him five years ago. What exactly happened between them?

While she was deep in thought, Shane’s voice broke her out of her trance. “That’s enough. I hope you’ll behave yourself from now on. You may leave.”

Jasmine’s eyes dropped, covering up all the indignation in her gaze. She then walked toward the door reluctantly.

Walking through the door, out of the corner of her eye, she saw Natalie standing outside the office with a faraway look. Taken aback, she yelled angrily, “What the hell are you doing here?”

Snapped out of her reverie, Natalie gave the woman a half-smile. “It’s been a while, Ms. Jasmine.”

The woman snorted scornfully. “I’ve already been fired, yet you address me this way. Are you mocking me?”

dumb woman couldn’t kick Natalie

mean that. It’s just that I’m used to

lips pursed. In the next

I’ve been here for quite a

eyes. “Did

nodded with a smile. “Of

woman’s face contorted as she scrutinized Natalie balefully. Her voice was laced with threat. “Let me warn you. Don’t you ever say a word about what

afford to let anyone else know that Shane no longer protects me. Otherwise, I’ll have to face a whole

do as you said?” Natalie asked

a menacing smile. “Then I’ll ask Dad to take that damn brother of yours

Natalie’s expression

Jasmine had

her. “I’ll do that if you dare say a word about it. If Dad really wants your brother back, you and your Mom won’t

a sideways glance at Natalie. She then knocked the latter out of the way using her shoulder as she strutted toward

with fury and shot

took a deep breath to calm herself down. Patting her own cheeks, she sorted out

in.” Shane’s impassive voice came

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