CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Chapter 9

Jasmine took Connor’s words at face value. Ultimately, he was still a young boy, and there was no way he would try to trick her.

Right?

“Yeah, I’m not angry. I’m good friends with your Mommy. Is she around? Where is she?” Jasmine crouched down so she could be on eye level with Connor.

“Mommy didn’t come with us.” Connor was no fool. He did not believe this woman was his mother’s best friend at all.

Upon hearing that Natalie was not around, Jasmine knew this was her chance.

“Then, did you come here with your Daddy?” As she spoke, she reached out to stroke his head. At the same time, she thought of using that opportunity to pluck his hair for a DNA test.

Yet, the moment her hand came close to him, he instantly backed away warily.

For a moment, Jasmine’s hand hovered in mid-air before she let it drop.

From the gleam in her eyes, Connor could tell she was planning something. Hence, he played along, “Yeah, I’m here with Daddy.”

Earlier, Jasmine had meant to test the waters with that question about his father. She did not expect he would answer in the affirmative, though.

Was my suspicion wrong?

to contain her impatience any longer, she pressed,

in the anxious yet eager expression on her face. Curiosity swelled in him right that instant. Maybe... Just maybe, he could use

young boy, and there was no way he would try to trick

not know who

froze. After a few seconds of hesitation, she fibbed, “Oh,

through her obvious attempt as she lied because he knew

her strange reactions led him to believe she knew more

too long. At this point,

Daddy is right outside. Let me bring him

Jasmine to

left, Jasmine remained in that spot for two whole minutes. When Connor still did not return, she headed outside and looked

moved down to stare at the stain

a child! Ugh... That lil’

into the crowd. Worried that his mother would start to panic, his short legs pumped faster

he turned a corner, he crashed right

corner, he crashed