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..

her task of tidying the coffee table, occasionally stealing glances

exuded a sense of righteousness. It probably had something to do with his military background. His presence and demeanor were truly unmatched. As Edith was lost in her

the desk and reported, "Mr. Hughes, the fashion show will proceed as planned in three days.

placed the documents on the

"The old man will be coming. Ensure there

Hughes," Tyson

office

called out, "Hello, I'm Rachel, the mother of the four children. I've come

Tyson glanced at the entrance and

had a slightly plump figure, round cheeks, and big, curious eyes. She stood

Rachel, the mother of those

office, as if she had never seen

at Jasper and realized he was completely ignoring the woman, engrossed in his documents. Tyson thought that since she had come, they shouldn't make her feel more uncomfortable than she

compensate, you have to come in. Are

was taken aback, but then she understood and nodded

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 exude an intimidating

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