My Four Miraculous Treasures

Chapter 429

Just a quick peek-and then she averted her eyes away from him. Looking at handsome men too much could lead one's heart astray, and result in all manner of foolish behaviors.

Willow used to think that she wouldn't be so shallow a person... now she saw how wrong she was. Everybody liked pretty things, didn't they? It was perfectly natural!

However, she understood that she'd need to get these desires under control. She was only too well aware that she and Jasper were simply not meant to be. Some grudges could never be overlooked.

Yelena Anderson had remained at that restaurant for well on two hours, now. Most of that time had been spent calling up her closest friends to lament her misfortunes, and sigh over her unrequited feelings for Jasper Hughes.

Why couldn't she get him to take an interest in her, in return...?

Maybe the problem, she dared to speculate, was because her grandfather hadn't informed her right away about her promised engagement to Jasper. Had she known all along, why... she'd never have gotten involved with any other men at all! But Jasper had found out about it, and he hadn't been pleased with her.

Right now, the only man she had any interest in was Jasper; but he just wouldn't allow her a fair chance! It was infuriating!

At last, she'd had her fill of belly-aching and she'd filled up her belly as well. As she walked out from her corner of the restaurant, she immediately caught sight of those two, by the window.

The man was dressed smartly in formal businesswear, but his was such a striking image that he occupied a league all his own. It was Jasper Hughes-the love of her life, the man of her dreams!

her heart with glee, and brought a smile to her face. As she was about to run up to him though, she became aware that there was a woman seated at the table with

particular opinion on the matter-but when she realized who it was, her

other than

with no room for doubt. She was wearing that same dress she'd worn for her date with Xavier. Her hair

smile melted off Yelena's face. Right now,

over to their table on her high-heeled shoes, planted her hands on her hips, harrumphed sharply, and addressed her rival in challenge: "Would you get a load of this shameless harlot? When it comes

voice. She looked up to find Yelena

Willow replied,

my foot!

with me! I

with Xavier Hughes,

Jasper Hughes! Are you too poor

justice, but also to strike a righteous blow

fearful glance at Jasper. Sure enough, his expression had turned grim, a chilly aura

the hour when their final judgement would come

it is unforgiveable to indulge in slander you know is not true. I've only just stepped out from my best friend's home-Mr Hughes knows as much. It won't do to go around making up