CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“You...” Susan was shaking all over from fury. “You've caused Jas to end up in this condition. How dare you accuse her of pretending?”

“Oh really? I would say she's putting on an act! I don't believe she's as insane as she portrayed herself to be!” Natalie stared at Jasmine who was lying in the bed.

Narrowing her eyes dangerously, Susan jabbed back, “How could you even utter those words! Even if Jas were pretending, you're not qualified to judge. Are those psychiatrists mere decorations? Are you calling them farces as well? It's obvious you're here to cause a ruckus! Off with you!”

With that, she raised her hand, ready to strike.

Natalie did not flinch, but instead laughed, “Slap me if you will. I'll call the cops immediately on you. You'll be dragged to the police station for a few days of free food and accommodation.”

Her words were effective. Immediately Susan's furious expression paled. She held her hand back and pointed to the door reluctantly, “Get out! You've overstayed your welcome. Out with you!”

“I'll be taking my leave then.” Lifting her handbag strap onto her shoulder, Natalie proceeded to walk out through the door.

Stopping short at the doorway, she turned back and glared at Susan who was still fuming and warned, “I'll still say this again. I believe that Jasmine is not crazy as she made herself out to be. I'll arrange for someone to come and monitor her twenty-four seven all year round. The moment she shows any sign of sanity, I'll send her packing back to the prison where she rightfully belongs!”

could only clench her

time comes, she'll be charged with yet another crime. By then her

Jas has indeed gone insane!” Susan

tell. Your statement bears no weight. I'll still be skeptical no matter what. If

voice as her eyes fell on Jasmine, “I heard that should a normal person remained in this mental hospital for too long, even if one were not mentally ill,

the director's office to find out

all information gleaned on Jasmine, as well as round-the-clock security footage of her. To date, they could not detect any telltale signs

Natalie reluctantly left and went to the detective's office. She willingly spent a small fortune to arrange for someone to keep an eye on Jasmine to allay her misgivings. She specially instructed them to

back to her studio and busied

work, a knock was heard on her

scribbling, she looked up and saw Joyce outside the door. Surprised, Natalie exclaimed, “Joyce dear!

walked in with a tired look, pulled out a

for her, Natalie curiously inquired, “Didn't you accompany Stanley for his psychotherapy abroad?

the lump in her throat, Joyce continued with a wry smile, “After all,