My Four Miraculous Treasures

Chapter 11

Edith's heart raced with panic.

Had Jasper recognized this woman? Would he expose Edith's lies and hold her accountable?

Edith's face turned pale. Her entire body stiffened as she looked at the woman before her, Willow Nason.

Her lips trembled as she attempted to speak, but she was utterly speechless. Amidst the turmoil of shock, fear, resentment, and regret, her emotions were tortuously drawn out like a slow execution.

"Miss, did I disturb you just now? I'm really sorry. I'll get back to work right away! I won't make any noise again," Willow said. She bowed apologetically to the secretary.

During Willow's interview, the HR department had warned her that the employees on the top floor were all important figures. She should be quiet and cautious while carrying out her cleaning duties, and to never disturb or provoke the top-level staff. Otherwise, she would bear the consequences.

She had just been arguing with Samantha and tussling with Jasper moments ago-it must have disturbed the secretary. That's why the secretary rushed out in a fluster.

After that apology, Willow left with a mop in hand.

Edith didn't stop Willow. She didn't know the current situation, so she was unsure of how to face Jasper.

Her voice was gentle as she called Jasper carefully. "Mr. Hughes, good morning."

"Hmm," Jasper hummed back. It was difficult to tell his mood.

However, his eyes grew chillingly cold. It sent a shiver down Edith's spine.

Edith treaded carefully, her heart pounding. She was mentally prepared for Jasper to confront her in the next second, questioning her deceit and demanding answers. Willow, who was hastening toward the utility room, heard the way the secretary addressed the man. A jolt of electricity ran down her spine, causing her to freeze instantly. Damn it!

Why hadn't she realized that this guy was the CEO of Hughes Corporation?

The nightclub manager had referred to him as a big shot.

She had bumped into him in the top floor restroom yesterday, too.

seen him at the

pay much attention to the name. Why didn't it occur

berated herself for her slow wit, and hit her head in

misunderstood her

death. She vowed to avoid Jasper from now on, and

gaze followed her fleeing figure. He then withdrew his

eyes, Edith's

high position, he was accustomed to speaking that way. Edith was momentarily stunned. She realized he wasn't referring to her deception. She hurriedly replied, "I'll improve our management,

right past you. Why didn't you handle it?" Jasper's tone was filled

name, Edith felt a mix of shock and

hadn't recognized the woman from that night as his past lover. Instead, he believed her

heart, which had been pounding in fear,

immediately, sir," she said, following

hadn't used her real name-she used the identity of

her first day at work, and she didn't finish cleaning before you arrived. She also offended you.

her.

looked up curiously. "Sir? What do you

to make a big fuss." Jasper sat in his chair, already uncapping a pen and retrieving

Edith nodded, and retreated.

sense of crisis. Her anxiety made it hard for her to

same woman she had seen five

years ago became even

was now by Jasper's side. The truth would eventually come to light; sooner or

way to

fired Willow directly earlier. Now that Jasper knew Willow was part of the cleaning staff and had even decided not to fire her, things

figure out how to make Willow leave on

carefully. After a while, she called

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