Life at the Top

The aura surrounding Jasper at that moment was already beyond what Penelope could fathom. However, she could tell that Jasper’s outfit was an expensive one. The man’s every move and even the simplest glance was filled with the prestige and aura of somebody of high-society.

In comparison, Penelope felt like a speck of dust in the mud while Jasper was a prince that towered over her.

There was nothing to compare between the two.

No one could possibly imagine that they had been a couple talking about wedding plans just a year ago.

Penelope shuddered slightly, but she did not know if she was shaking with resentment or regret.

Jasper lamented at the sight of Penelope, now as despondent as a beggar on the streets.

There were definitely no more romantic feelings between them.

Yet, the hatred he harbored for her seemed to have faded as well.

Jasper had once imagined that he would feel very proud as he stood before Penelope after he had finally made a name before himself. He wondered how it would feel to mock Penelope for looking down at him in the beginning, only to end up losing such a gem of a man.

Jasper did not feel even the slightest

how fast the world

“Take it.”

cash appeared before

total of around one

for you and your mom, and use the rest for

from Faith County, so he should still have a few contacts here and there. I could contact him when I get

you’ve got to work hard for it as well. Study hard and pass the test. The ICBS has an internal test before hiring any employees, but John will help prepare

front of him, Jasper replied, “Then find

the money in Penelope’s hands and turned to

hand, then looked up, only to see Jasper’s figure walking

joy of Christmas. Penelope watched as Jasper’s figure vanished before she suddenly mustered the courage she did not even know she

“Wait!”

frowned upon seeing Penelope panting hard from

can’t be so deluded to think that we’d get back

not say anything, instead waiting patiently