“Get some rest.” With that, Hunter ended the call.Setting down his phone, he picked up a file and began reading, but his focus was elsewhere. He had been staring at the document for ages without getting through a single page. His mind was repeatedly replaying the conversation he had overheard outs
As soon as Mia stepped into the lobby, she was stopped.“Hello, miss. Who are you here to see?”“I’m here to see Mr. Jasper,” Mia replied, doing her best to keep her tone friendly.“Do you have an appointment?” The receptionist’s gaze grew colder, clearly assuming Mia was just another woman hoping t
Mia abruptly stood up and threw the water from her glass right into Hunter’s face. “Three years as your wife, sharing the same bed every night, and I actually had the foolish hope that even without proof, you’d believe I’m innocent! Turns out I gave you too much credit. If you want the truth, then s
Hunter pressed his lips together and responded lightly, “Alright.”“Once Mia apologizes to me, I’ll personally go to the police station to withdraw my charges against her. Hunter, does that sound good?” Jenna’s tone was clearly trying to please him.Hunter glanced at Mia and replied, “Got it. Let’s
Until the truth of the matter was uncovered, all the evidence pointed to Mia as the mastermind. If Jenna pressed charges, Mia would have to face the law. All he was asking for was an apology to smooth things over. What was there to be so stubborn about?Mia clenched her teeth, speaking slowly and d
“Mia, I know you hate me, but I honestly want to talk to you. You don’t have to worry. I’m not going to do anything to you!” Jenna’s tone sounded sincere.Mia’s lips curved into a slight smile. “Fine, then. Come to Hunter’s office now. The three of us can talk together!”If she wanted, Mia could hav
Soon, Sam opened the door and walked in.Hunter looked up, glancing behind him, frowning slightly. “Where’s Mia?”Sam hesitated before replying, “I had someone check the women’s restroom. She’s not there.”Hunter’s expression immediately darkened. “Call her! Tell her to get back here right now, or s
Mia turned her head to look at Sam, her voice calm. “Why?”Once, she had loved Hunter so much that she wanted to be by his side every moment of the day. But after hearing those words from him earlier, she felt the last thing she wanted was to be close to him. Distance was what she needed now.Sam wa