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.

office. On the phone, Bella’s voice came through sternly, “You should be careful next time. We’ll meet

occasional car passing by created a backdrop to the intense

left,” 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

“The one I said I was watching closely. I think she knows.

reaction from Jasmine as she passed by Bella

she is one of the

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

his words carrying a sense of urgency.“…Of Anyone from there who might recognize me.”

take care of it”

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 and noticed him on

this man was following Jasmine, much like

actions raised suspicions, hinting at motives that were far from innocent, he 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

It had been a needed escape, a moment to distance herself from the embarrassment of her recent encounter with Mrs. Wild, her

alleged evil nature to 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 him, and finally, labeling the wife of a prominent man as evil–it was a series of events that painted an erratic picture

large. Jasmine grappled with the consequences of her words and behavior, unsure of how her relationship with Axel would be, it was clear him

ground floor of the building, patiently waiting for the elevator.

shame, Jasmine let out a sigh, momentarily releasing the tension that had built up within her. In a moment of emotional release, she found herself

thoughts that occupied his mind. It was evident that he, too, had just returned from work, and an unspoken acknowledgment. passed

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