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

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

slow wit, and hit

misunderstood her intentions, and thought she

She vowed to avoid Jasper from now on, and not to stir

figure. He

his cold eyes, Edith's already guilty heart

a high position, he was accustomed to speaking that way. Edith was momentarily stunned. She realized he wasn't referring to

didn't you handle it?" Jasper's tone was filled with displeasure. After that, he walked swiftly to his

felt a mix of shock

Jasper hadn't recognized the woman from that night as his

had been pounding in

look into it immediately, sir," she said, following him into his

a call, she learned the details. Willow hadn't used her real name-she used the identity of someone

Hughes, Lara is a new janitor hired by the HR department. Today is her first day at work, and she didn't finish cleaning before you arrived. She also offended you. I'll fire her right away." With that said, she was about to call

stopped her.

looked up curiously. "Sir?

no need to make a big fuss." Jasper sat in his chair, already uncapping a

Edith nodded, and retreated.

office, she could still a sense of crisis.

woman was Willow, the same woman she had seen five

could hardly imagine it-to think that country bumpkin from five years ago became even more beautiful, instead of

light; sooner

way to

Jasper knew Willow was part of the cleaning staff and had even decided not to fire her, things had become more complicated. If Edith went against his orders and dismissed Willow, it could lead to suspicion. Jasper would

option was to figure out how to make Willow

After a while, she called the

-