Chapter 283 Engagement

Upon seeing the approaching girl, Jasper ended the phone call.

The temperature outside was quite high. Many students, who had finished their exams, were being picked up by their parents. Eileen quickly opened the passenger door and got into the car, using her pencil case to shield her forehead from the sun.

The temperature inside the car was cool. Jasper handed her a bottle of icy water. “How do you feel after finishing the exam?”

Eileen took a sip, feeling the heat in her body quickly dissipate. “It’s not as bad as I imagined,” she said.

After picking her up, Jasper drove to the pre-arranged photography studio,

From childhood to adulthood, Eileen rarely took photos, so this was a rare occasion.

Once the shoot was over, Eileen was so exhausted that she could barely move. She hugged a pillow in the car, on the verge of falling asleep.

Jasper noticed her body about to tilt over as he was driving. He glanced at her and reached out to cup her face. When the light turned green, he pulled the car over, adjusted the passenger seat, and let her lie down to sleep peacefully.

Her makeup was still intact on her face, and she didn’t wake up even when they smoothly drove all the way to the Smith residence.

Jasper lifted her from the passenger seat, carrying her in a bridal style into the foyer.

The housekeeper walked over. “Mr. Jasper…” Upon seeing the person in his arms, she immediately fell

silent.

“Save whatever you have to say for later,” Jasper said, carrying Eileen upstairs.

Inside the room, Jasper carefully placed her on the bed. The ringing of his cell phone from his pocket interrupted the moment. Glancing at the caller ID, he immediately rejected the call and promptly turned off his phone.

had been

and a bottle of makeup remover water. He carefully examined the ingredients list before choosing a gentler makeup remover cream. Then, he went to the

a refreshing citrus scent, her eyes fluttering open from a drowsy slumber. Her voice was soft and muffled as

is bad for your skin. Let me remove it for you. It’ll be quick,” Jasper spoke in a

“Mm.”

her face with water,

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all that, he planted a kiss on her lips.

with a heart full of satisfaction.

study, Jasper was on the phone.

request to go to Sloummont, and… she’s now missing, not

need. Just let her be. On the day of the engagement, I must ensure that everything goes perfectly.”

have terminated their partnerships with Caerulus Corporation. Furthermore, ongoing projects have been halted. If they cannot acquire the land in Newcove and

tell Xuereb Bank that without my permission, they are not allowed to make any

“Understood, Mr. Smith.”

would perhaps risk the entire Swan family’s assets to fill that void.

would be held in

about Jasper’s engagement, Jacqueline called the Smiths. “Old Mrs. Smith, why am I the last to know about Richie’s engagement? I am his mother. Don’t I even have the right to know about such

you on the phone because you

she

was in despair. She sat down on the couch, covering

explain things properly to Jasper, he will surely forgive us. If you want to go to his engagement ceremony,

let us attend.”

all, it’s his engagement party. What kind of engagement party would it be if

It’s about time he let it go.

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