The conversation between Jasmine and Seth halted when one of the party organizers approached, looking hurried."Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Harold, Mr. Locovic would like to meet you," he said, making Seth raise an eyebrow."Mr. Locovic?" Seth asked to confirm, and the organizer nodded."Who is he?" Jasmine asked curiously."A rare diamond collector and one of the organizers of this party and auction," Seth replied, making Jasmine nod in understanding."Please follow me if you'd be so kind," the organizer said again, making Seth finally pull Jasmine closer by her waist."Stay by my side, Mine, and never smile at the person we're about to meet," Seth said. Jasmine just nodded, understanding the seriousness in his tone.They walked along a deserted corridor, with only one door at the end of it. Every step they took echoed, adding to the mysterious atmosphere hanging in the air."Please come in, Mr. Locovic has been waiting inside," the organizer said, opening the door and ushering them in.
The glittering lights illuminated the auction stage, creating an aura of luxury and anticipation in the room filled with collectors, businessmen, artists, officials, and other important figures. The auction participants looked enthusiastic, some of them already marking the items they would target tonight.The auction began with an antique porcelain vase from the Chinese dynasty, sparking intense competition among the bidders. Then came antique bowls, paintings by famous artists, and even rare stamps. Each item auctioned had its own story and historical value, attracting interest from various groups.However, the main focus of everyone tonight was on the last item up for auction: a necklace with a stunning sea-blue diamond pendant. This necklace had caught the interest of many diamond collectors, artists, businessmen, officials, and other important people.Jasmine stood in the middle of the stage, the sea-blue diamond necklace gracefully adorning her neck. Every move she made was obser
Seth, who was discussing business with Mr. Locovic, received a message from the bodyguard he assigned to watch over Jasmine. His face immediately tensed, his jaw clenched."Mr. Locovic, can we speed up our conversation?" Seth said firmly, making Mr. Locovic look at him with a questioning gaze."It seems like my sister needs to return to the hotel soon, she's not feeling well," Seth explained, trying to remain calm despite his racing thoughts. Mr. Locovic finally cut short their business discussion, giving Seth time to hurry.Seth headed straight to the hallway where his bodyguard was waiting. "Where is she?" he asked urgently."The last from the CCTV was Miss Jasmine was in this hallway. After we asked Mr. Andrew, he said she wanted to use the bathroom, but it's been more than 30 minutes since she hasn't returned," one of the bodyguards explained, making Seth roughly rub his face."Search every inch of this hallway and keep monitoring the hotel's CCTV. Let me know if this is an urgent
Seth immediately stood up from his seat when a notification came in for the card used by Jasmine."Track her location here," Seth said, tossing his phone towards his men. The notification indicated that Jasmine must still be around. She couldn't have gone far for now, so Seth had to find her immediately.They rushed to the location of the small ATM where the card was last used. On the way, they found the heels Jasmine wore that night, lying on the sidewalk. Seth grunted softly; this was evidence that Jasmine had indeed been around here not long ago.They began to trace Jasmine's steps back, asking several people while showing Jasmine's photo. Until finally, they arrived at a small shop. This was where Jasmine got her shoes last night. However, the elderly woman who owned the shop seemed not to disclose Jasmine's whereabouts. Seth saw signs of kindness from the old woman who might have helped Jasmine.After an hour of fruitless searching, Seth began to feel frustrated. His head started
Seth stared sharply at Jasmine sitting on the bed, ignoring the food and medicine he had prepared. Since their return, Jasmine's condition had deteriorated significantly. Every night she experienced fever, yet she seemed indifferent to her own health."I don't want to force you, mine," Seth said, his voice sounding colder than usual. However, Jasmine remained unmoved, her eyes empty as if not listening to anything."Eat, even just a little. You have to take your medicine," Seth continued, trying to be gentler. Jasmine looked at the tray of food in front of her and reluctantly began to reach out. Only one bite entered her mouth before she felt deep disgust and nausea."I want to rest again," Jasmine said, pushing away her food tray and lying back down, her body weak and exhausted."You have to take your medicine," Seth insisted, his voice filled with tension."I don't need it," Jasmine replied firmly, her eyes challenging.Seth sighed deeply, realizing there was no other way. With trem
Jasmine felt her body burning up and shivering at the same time. Her eyes lacked the strength to open, and the world seemed to fade into darkness. The only thing giving her some comfort was the warmth of someone's body holding her tightly. Seth, she faintly thought, even as her throat felt dry and it was difficult to speak.Meanwhile, Seth woke up immediately feeling Jasmine tossing and turning beside him. Faintly, he heard Jasmine murmur, "Water...," prompting Seth to reach for the glass of water on the nightstand. He tried to help Jasmine drink, but her body still felt feverish despite being given medicine as instructed by Doctor Harris. Her condition hadn't improved, and it frustrated Seth."Mine, can you hear me?" Seth asked, his voice full of concern as he gently stroked Jasmine's flushed face. Jasmine didn't respond, only furrowing her brow, appearing to be in pain."Mine," Seth said again, louder this time. Jasmine suddenly gripped his shoulders tightly, a sign that even though
Seth was silent when he heard the facts revealed by the doctor about Jasmine."Right now, her condition has really deteriorated, not just physically but also mentally. If she doesn't get serious treatment, I'm afraid it will affect her pregnancy," the doctor continued, leaving Seth still silent with a blank mind.He had made a mistake. All this time, he had been very careful in their relationship, but due to the recent emotional turmoil between them, Seth had forgotten one crucial fact: Jasmine could get pregnant. And that was not something he wanted right now."So what should I do, Doc?" Seth asked, his voice trembling."Try taking her to a psychiatrist. It will help a lot besides the medication and treatment from me," the doctor replied."If I don't do that, what will happen to her?" Seth's question made the doctor fall silent, then look at him with a puzzled expression."I just want to anticipate if it might be difficult to meet with a psychiatrist for Jasmine," Seth continued, und
Jasmine slowly opened her eyes as the sharp scent of medicine assaulted her senses. The white room with bright lights made her eyes sting. She felt the IV line in her hand and heard the beeping of medical equipment around her."You're awake?" asked someone, their voice gentle but full of concern. Jasmine turned toward the man who had been silently waiting for her to wake up."Alex," Jasmine murmured, her voice barely a whisper. Alex nodded, his face a mix of relief and worry."Do you need anything?" Alex asked again, his voice full of care. Jasmine shook her head, feeling something was missing, something absent since she had opened her eyes."Where am I?" she asked, trying to understand her surroundings."You're in the hospital," Alex replied. Jasmine fell silent, her memory slowly returning. That night, she had tried to swallow all the pills she could find, hoping to end it all. Her body now felt sore and weak, a stark reminder of her desperate action."I thought I was gone," Jasmine