Life at the Top

Now that matters regarding Fallon had been taken care of, this relieved one of Jasper’s anxieties.

However, Jasper could not help feeling that Fallon’s behavior toward Wendy was a bit unusual, especially in the way she looked at Wendy. The way Fallon gazed upon her was exactly the way he himself gazed at Wendy.

This made Jasper feel rather uneasy.

As a result, the next day, Jasper requested two female bodyguards from Dawson. Although they were likely not on par with Fallon in terms of ability, their forte was that they were professional and reliable. Jasper’s main objective for hiring them was to keep an eye on Fallon.

When Fallon found out about Jasper’s decision, she immediately went to see him, looking extremely dissatisfied.

“Jasper, what is the meaning of this? Don’t you trust me?

“Those two you’ve just hired—I can dispose of them with just one finger.”

Jasper was sorting out some clothes. After listening to what Fallon had to say, he replied coolly and calmly, “Didn’t you say you wanted freedom and time for yourself? Now that I’ve hired two more bodyguards, you can take things a bit easier.”

“But…”

say something, but then she noticed

with just one finger even. Yet she did not know why she felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand up as Jasper fixed her with a seemingly calm, serene

that one would get if they were being

to most of the time, so you can also express your own opinions, and I’ll take them into consideration. However, when I’ve made a decision on any particular matter, I don’t wish to hear any voices raised

heard

fuming at herself for being so useless. She had actually been intimidated by Jasper, who was merely a physically weak, ordinary man.

Waterhoof for a few days and won’t be at home, so I’ll entrust Wendy’s safety to you. I hope I can rely on you.” Jasper rolled up the window of the car once

down the end of the road, Fallon gritted

All he has is a bit of lousy money—what’s

up immediately. “Doesn’t that mean Wendy and I will

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first when we