My Four Miraculous Treasures

Chapter 40

Her plan had been seamless, and Samantha had helped her conceal the truth for the past five years. Jasper hadn't suspected anything.

Who would have thought that Willow would come running to Jasper on her own?!

In recent days, Jasper had begun to doubt whether the woman from five years ago had really died.

The looming sense of crisis in Edith's heart grew even more intense.

There had been several opportunities to have Willow fired. Unfortunately, Edith had missed them all.

With countless thoughts racing through her mind, Edith saw Jasper look up, and their eyes met. She quickly regained her composure, concealing her desire for him.

She approached him and said in a gentle and sweet tone, "It's nothing, sir. You're busy, so I'll just clear away the cups for you."

She walked to the coffee table to collect the used coffee cups.

Jasper turned away and continued to focus on the documents, but he uttered in a low and magnetic voice, "Leave these trivial matters to the cleaning staff. Your three-day vacation should already be in effect." Edith had been picking up the cups, but she suddenly stopped at his words. She turned to look at Jasper, and her usual assertive demeanor softened. There was even a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "Mr. Hughes, I just dispatched someone to gather information about that woman in Nason Village. I'm sure we'll have something soon. I'll wait until I get the news and take my leave starting tomorrow." "Fine," Jasper responded curtly without lifting his head..

task of tidying

had something to do with his military background. His presence and demeanor were truly unmatched. As Edith was lost in her thoughts, Tyson knocked on the door

will

documents

said, "The old man will

Hughes,"

the office

voice called out, "Hello, I'm Rachel, the mother of

stood at the doorway. Tyson glanced at the entrance

round cheeks, and big, curious eyes. She stood at around 1.6 meters and

this Rachel, the mother of those four

entire office, as if she

woman, engrossed in his documents. Tyson thought that since she had come, they shouldn't make her feel more

to come in. Are you waiting for someone to escort you

then she understood and nodded

into the office and stood in front of the desk. When she saw Jasper's face and felt the pressure around him, she gasped. In her nervousness, she was unsure of what to say. Some people could