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.

today, she had seen him

she listened casually and didn't pay much attention to

slow wit, and hit her

provoked him twice on his own turf. No wonder he had misunderstood her intentions, and thought she was deliberately getting close to him! What a huge

was fleeing death. She vowed

indifferent gaze followed her fleeing figure. He then withdrew his

Edith's already guilty heart

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, sir.

woman, Lara, just walked right past you. Why didn't you handle it?"

name, Edith felt a mix of shock and

woman from that night as his past lover.

pounding

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

hadn't used her real

Today is her first day at work, and she didn't finish cleaning

stopped her.

up curiously. "Sir? What do you

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

Edith nodded, and retreated.

her office, she could still a sense of crisis. Her anxiety made

the same woman she had seen five years ago

could hardly imagine it-to think that country bumpkin from five years ago became even more beautiful, instead of degrading into an ugly middle-aged

truth would eventually come to light; sooner or later, Jasper would find out Willow's real name and expose all of Edith's

a way to

not to fire her, things had become

out how

a while, she called

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