Hunter pressed his lips together. “Grandpa, is there really no room for negotiation on this?”He knew all too well that his grandfather would follow through with his threat to call Jenna and demand the bracelet back.“No room at all!” Mr. Jasper Sr.’s tone was firm and unwavering. The bracelet was a
“Why should I be so fixated on what I gain or lose here?” Jenna thought, suppressing her frustration.Mr. Jasper Sr. let out a cold hum, pulling out a handkerchief from his pocket and meticulously wiping the bracelet. The sight made Jenna feel utterly humiliated. All she wanted was to leave as quick
Jenna looked at Hunter with a pitiful expression, her voice tinged with a sob. “Hunter, this has nothing to do with Mia. It was my fault for bumping into her and falling. She doesn’t need to apologize.”Mia stayed silent, letting Jenna continue her little act. If Jenna wanted to play innocent, she c
“You and Hunter have been married for three years now,” Mr. Jasper Sr. said, his voice filled with hope. “It’s time you two have a child. Why don’t you quit your job and focus on preparing for a family? After the baby, you can always return to work. What do you think?” He was eager for Mia to have
Hearing Mr. Jasper Sr.’s words, Mabel seemed to crumple, as if all the strength had drained out of her. She muttered to herself, “It’s all my fault. I’m the reason Zane is gone…”Mr. Jasper Sr., visibly frustrated, shouted, “Get out already! Stop sticking around. My decision is final, and nothing yo
Before returning the bracelet, Jenna had already called her mother-in-law, and by now, Mabel should be upstairs. If Hunter went up, it could ruin Mabel’s plans! No, she couldn’t let him go!Hunter turned back, his gaze falling on her hand with a piercing chill. “I’ve told you, if your health is poor
”Hunter, your grandfather is fine…” Mia began, glancing at Mabel. But Hunter interrupted her, “Let Sam drive you home.”With his grandfather in this condition, transferring the shares clearly wasn’t going to happen today.“I’ll leave once Grandpa wakes up,” Mia insisted, her voice steady. “I want t
Hunter raised a brow, his intense gaze focused on Mia's face. Was this her idea?Meeting his gaze head-on, Mia’s eyes were clear and resolute. “I never had that in mind!”She knew that with Mr. Jasper Sr.’s remarks, Hunter would assume this was her doing.When they first married three years ago, she