Chapter 68

The two stood by the sidewalk, Jasmine still with a dazed expression, clutching Axel’s armi desperately. “She’s dangerous,” she urged, her voice filled with urgency.

“What are you talking about?” Axel asked, yanking his arm free from her grip. There was a distinct air of craziness about her; the faraway look in her eyes only intensified the Crazy look.

“You don’t understand, that woman, she–she… Jasmine struggled to articulate her thoughts. Axel, growing impatient, snapped, “She what?!”

Jasmine snapped out of her initial shock, blinking rapidly as if trying to regain her composure. Her words hung in the air.

She comported herself, her demeanor shifting as if a switch had been fl*pped.

“Nothing,” she said, her eyes turning cold and detached.

“You dropped this,” Axel stated, shoving her keys back into her arms.

“Thank you,” she replied slowly, her tone devoid of emotion. She walked away, each step. measured and deliberate.

Axel stood there for some time, watching her retreating figure. There was an air of mystery surrounding her, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to her story than she let on.

as Jasmine walked slowly back to her office. On the phone, Bella’s voice came through sternly, “You should be careful

chatter, and the occasional car passing

he stated. Bella’s response was elusive, a non–committal sound, she had met with Axel, her husband’s assistant not anyone of importance to be

told you about last time,” he continued, referencing the mysterious Jasmine. “The one I said I was watching

watchful eyes had caught the subtle yet telling reaction from Jasmine

one of the girls from that

Who is she?” Her voice tinged with a mix of curiosity

her if you have to…,” Sebastian instructed, his words carrying

of it” He

at a leisurely pace. Soon, his attention was drawn to another man trailing directly behind her. At first glance, the man appeared to be an ordinary passerby, but Sebastian had observed

this man was

hinting at motives that were far from innocent,

unfolding events. It appeared that he might not need to directly intervene; the situation with Jasmine seemed to be resolving itself. However, he decided to maintain his vigilant watch to ensure she wouldn’t become a future complication. While he strongly disliked the idea of resorting to murder, he acknowledged that it could be

of her walk. It had been a needed escape, a moment to distance herself from the embarrassment of her recent encounter with Mrs. Wild, her neighbor. The irrationality of her actions lingered in her mind,

Axel, her associate, haunted her. She cringed at the thought of how he might perceive her now. From the incident at the art exhibition to sleeping on his couch, to outright attacking

actions and the potential repercussions loomed large. Jasmine grappled with the consequences

waiting for the elevator. The weight

In a moment of emotional release, she found herself gently banging her head against the wall adjacent to the elevator.

thoughts that occupied his mind. It was evident that he, too, had just returned

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