My Four Miraculous Treasures

Chapter 119

"You think I don't realize that?" Jasper's gaze darkened.

Willow paused before coming to a realization. "Oh, I get it. You already knew that Edith was the mastermind behind the rumor. You're really brilliant, Mr. Hughes. As expected of you." Willow gave him a thumbs-up and complimented him.

Her eyes were smiling as she spoke. The moonlight illuminated her clear eyes, like the bright lake water reflecting the moon at night.

Her praises sounded pleasant as he looked at her. "At least you're not hopelessly stupid."

Willow was speechless.

Mr. Hughes had a unique way of praising people, she thought.

Then, Willow remembered something else. "Mr. Hughes, did you already know that Edith was behind the design theft too?"

"Of course. Why else would you be released so fast?" Jasper asked her back instead of giving her a firm answer.

Still, the answer was obvious enough.

felt

she was being taken away to the police station. Willow puffed up her cheeks. "Mr. Hughes, why did you accuse me and send me to the police station when you already know that Edith was

and worried earlier when she

to her children if she was thrown into prison? Who would

would happen to her

without any source of income, but the two elderly women

a step towards her in a domineering manner. "Why can't I send

instant he

subconsciously backed away. "But

but do you have proof?" Jasper closed in with

hovered over Willow, she backed away anxiously only to trip over a rock. Her body began to

fall over and crack her skull, a strong arm seized her waist. Her falling. body was pulled forward with a tug, and she fell into the man's lean yet

panic. Then, she met a pair of dark

stomach, her heart

deeply at her. His slender fingers lifted her chin and he said in a low voice, "I was teaching you a lesson by sending you

being smart? Why are you calling me stupid

he praising her for being smart earlier when he said