Chapter 32
After snapping the photos, Valeria quickly pocketed her phone with a satisfied smirk
You think you can keep acting all high and mighty, Lorraine? Wait until Jasper sees these pictures. Let’s see how long you can keep up that innocent act,” she muttered venomously before strutting into the building
She headed straight for Jasper’s corner office, knocking once before letting herself in
When she
e spotted him behind his desk, Valeria sashayed over with exaggerated movements. “Baby, you’ll never guess what I just saw!”
Jasper immediately pulled her onto his lap. “Are you feeling better? No lasting damage from last night?“||
Valeria shook her head with practiced vulnerability. “Just a little shaken up, but I’m okay”
“Good. Now what were you saying about seeing something?” As he spoke, his hands began wandering inappropriately.]
Valeria playfully swatted him away. “Tocos! You need to see this first“||
She pulled out her phone and opened the photo gallery. “Jasper, look who I caught this morning.
Jasper glanced at the screen casually, then his expression froze completely
His eyes locked onto the image of Lorraine stepping out of a luxury vehicle, the scene captured with perfect clarity despite the distance]
“That’s Ana?” His voice dropped to a dangerous register
Seeing his reaction, Valeria felt triumphant inside while maintaining her innocent facade. “I wonder if it’s just a friend? Though dropping her off this early.. they’d have to be living together, right?”
“I know all her friends, Jasper said coldly. “None of them could afford a car like that. That’s a limited edition–even I can’t get my hands on one.”
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His mind raced with ugly possibilities. Was this why Lorraine had been so eager to break up and leave the company? Had she found herself a sugar daddy?
m like a physical blow to the chest
The thought hit him |
He roughly pushed Valeria off his lap and stormed toward the door.
“Jasper, where are you going?” Valeria called out with fake concern
She knew exactly where he was headed. The show was about to begin
Let’s see how pure and innocent Lorraine pretended to be when confronted with evidence
Jasper strode through the office like a man possessed, his face thunderous and eyes burning with rage
The image kept replaying in his mind–Lorraine stepping out of that expensive car, looking hack at whoever was inside with obvious affection.
So the person in the car was important to her?]
“Lorraine, you lying bitch. You really think I’m that stupid?” he snarled under his breath, his fists clenched
Employees scattered out of his path, recognizing the danger signs.
When he reached Lorraine’s office, he didn’t bother knocking–just burst through the door like an avenging angel
Lorraine looked up from her laptop with mild annoyance. “Something you need, Jasper?“]]
He slammed the door behind him and stalked to her desk, eyes blazing. “Cut the act, Ana. Whose car were you in this morning?”
Chapter 32
Lorraine raised an eyebrow with complete composure. “Are you stalking me now? My transportation choices aren’t your business anymore.
“Don’t play dumb with me!” Jasper’s voice was venomous. “Who owns that car? What’s your relationship with him? You’ve been cheating on me this whole time, haven’t you?”
Lorraine leaned back in her chair, meeting his glare with icy calm. “First of all, we’re broken up. Second, my personal life stopped being your concern the moment you started fucking my stepsister.”
“We’re not officially done yet!” Jasper exploded, slamming his palm on her desk. “You’ve been making me look like a fool!”
Lorraine stood slowly, her voice dripping with contempt. “Making you look like a fool? Jasper, you managed that all by yourself when you decided to parade your mistress around at public events.”
That hit its mark Jasper’s jaw worked furiously as he struggled to maintain control
“Don’t push me, Ana. Just because you found some rich asshole to bankroll your lifestyle doesn’t mean you can disrespect me like this.“]
His jealousy was eating him alive. The idea of Lorraine with another man made him want to put his fist through a wall
that a threat?” Lorraine’s voice was arctic. “Because I don’t respond well to intimidation.“]
Jasper suddenly grabbed her wrist, yanking her closer. “I know exactly what kind of car that was–luxury rental company, probably costs more per day than most people make in a month. Your sugar daddy has deep pockets.“]
“Let go of me.” Lorraine’s tone was deadly quiet, but she didn’t struggle.]
*Not until you explain what the hell you think you’re doing.” His grip tightened painfully.[]
“Jasper, I suggest you think very carefully about your next move. If you don’t release me immediately, I’ll make sure everyone in Manhattan knows exactly what kind of man you really are.“]]
Something in her voice made him loosen his grip slightly. When had Lorraine developed this steel spine?]
She twisted free and stepped back, rubbing her wrist. “We’re done, Jasper. Sign the buyout papers and let’s end this civilly.”
She slid the contract across her desk again. “This is your last chance. If you don’t sign, I’m selling my shares to your biggest competitor.”
“We don’t have to destroy each other over this
Jasper stood frozen, his chest heaving with conflicted emotions!
He stared at her like she was a complete stranger.
“You’ve changed,” he said finally, his voice hollow.
Lorraine’s smile was sharp as a blade. “No, Jasper. This is who I’ve always been. You just never bothered to look.”
After a long silence, Jasper fixed her with a murderous stare. I’m willing to overlook your little tantrum, Ana. But don’t mistake my patience for weakness. I have limits.”
Lorraine met his gaze without flinching. “Go fuck yourself.”
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Chapter 33
Jasper was stunned by her brutal assessment. This was how she really saw him now?
She used to worship the ground he walked on
“Don’t forget, Ana–your grandmother’s medical bills are only manageable because of my generosity. What other guy would be that genermis with his money?
Despite his aggressive tone, Lorraine remained completely unruffled
“Actually, Jasper, let’s set the record straight. Every penny for my grandmother’s care came from my own salary and profit–sharing at J&R. You’ve never contributed a single dollar to her medical expenses. Maybe we should calculate exactly who owes whom.“]]
The fucking audacity to bring up money when he’d never spent a dime on Elisabeth!
Jasper’s face flushed with embarrassed rage. “You’re being completely fucking unreasonable!“]
He stormed out, slamming the door so hard the glass walls shook
Lorraine remained exactly where she was, perfectly composed
A bitter smile crossed her lips. Had she been completely blind all these years?]
How had she never noticed what a selfish, gaslighting piece of shit Jasper really was?
She’d thought she was living some fairy tale romance, but love couldn’t survive reality–or his wandering dick
Just as she was lost in thought her phone buzzed
“Ana, are you seeing what’s blowing up online right now? You need to check this immediately!” Tamia’s voice was crackling with excitement
“What’s blowing up?”
