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.

she had seen

she recalled that her son Julian had mentioned apologizing to Jasper yesterday. At that time, she listened casually and didn't pay much attention to the name. Why didn't it

herself for her slow wit,

provoked him twice on his own turf. No wonder he had misunderstood her intentions, and thought she

She vowed to avoid Jasper from now on,

figure. He then withdrew

cold eyes, Edith's

he was accustomed to speaking

happen again? That woman, Lara, just walked right past you. Why didn't you handle it?" Jasper's tone was filled with displeasure.

name, Edith felt a mix of

night as his past lover. Instead, he believed her name to

pounding

immediately, sir," she said, following

making a call, she learned the details. Willow hadn't used her real

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

stopped her.

curiously. "Sir? What do

big fuss." Jasper sat in his chair, already uncapping a

Edith nodded, and retreated.

she returned to her office, she could still a sense of

Willow, the same woman she had seen five years ago in

five years ago became even

would eventually come to light; sooner or later, Jasper

way to get

earlier. Now that 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

was to figure out how to make

a while,

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