He wasnât about to risk his life fighting in the underground rings again! Nor was he about to become another rich cougarâs boy toy!
*Because⦠because he has eyes for someone else nowâ¦â Lianaâs eyes reddened as tears welled up in them.
She continued, âWhat can I do? He doesnât love me anymore. You want money from me, yet I canât even get through to him for my own needs. You could kill me for all I care, and he still wouldnât budge!â
âIsâIs there no other way?â the man asked hurriedly.
âMaybe⦠maybe if that other woman were no longer in the picture, things would change for the betterâ¦â Liana was sobbing by now, though there was a sly glint in her eyes.
âDo you want me to-?â The man made a cutting motion across his throat.
Liana looked up at the man, saying, âSo long as you can help me ensure she never interferes in my relationship with Jasper, I can give you all that you want.â
She even caressed his cheek, her eyes turning soft and warm. âYou could ask for fifty million, and I wouldnât even hesitate to give you that.â
Fifty million?
Greed and lust swelled in the manâs being. He pressed Liana against the wall, saying, âTell me who this woman is.â
The next day, when Xavier yelled from his desk, Jasper had just entered his office with a mug of cooled coffee, ready to admire the vast Solana City view outside his office windows.
âWhat is the meaning of this? What on earth is Mr. Javier thinking?â His grip on the letter of appointment on his desk was so tight that it seemed nearly ready to tear.
He continued, âHow could he appoint Sophia Kirkman as Vice Chairman? What qualifications does she have? What can she even contribute? Pigs would fly before she succeeds at this position!â
Javier assigned the Verdane Valley project to her so she could gain an upper hand for the board,â
+15 BONOS Does Mr. Javier still not trust you?â Xavier cried. âEveryone knows Mr. Justin isnât fit to take over.
He still needs a wheelchair to be able to move about!
âMr. Javier canât be so selfish as to withhold the position from you. Youâre his son too! He clearly appointed Sophia to create an obstacle for you. What kind of father does that?â
âThatâs enough, Xavier *
Jasper looked down at his mug. âI know you worry for my sake, but never bring this up beyond this officeâ T âWhat do we do now, sir?â Xavier sighed.
âNot everything can be dealt with at first instance. If this is Javierâs move, then I have no choice but to make my stand.â
Just then, his phone buzzed. It was Landon.
Jasper was tempted to ignore it, but the vibration was too irritating.
âWhat?â
âI⦠I have a broken heart, Jasper⦠Can we hang out tonight?â Landon sounded weak and helpless over the phone.
âHell no.â
Jasper was about to hang up when Landon cried, âAlyssa broke up with me! For real this time! Oh, my love⦠my heart⦠my soul has died.â
Jasper remained unbothered. There was the faintest hint of a smile on his face before he said, â
Serves you right.â