hapter 122
seeing Charlotte in a haute couture gown, standing elegantly among the crowd, Jaspers gaze was involuntarily drawn to her.
His steps faltered as complex emotions stirred within him.|||
When he noticed Charlotte heading toward the balcony, Jasper found himself following. He had things he needed to say to her.]
Charlotte had been chatting with friends but felt stuffy Inside, so she stepped out for some fresh air.
Shed only been there a moment when suddenly someone grabbed her hand from behind
Started Charlone spun around to see Jasper’s brooding face.
She frowned and yanked her hand away forcefully. “What the hell do you want?”
This was the first time Jasper had seen Charlotte’s face up close in a while. He noticed how refined her features were–her flawless, porcelain skin made her look even more stunning ||
Especially her eyes, which sparkled like stars, clear and determined
Jesper was momentarily stunned before collecting himself his voice softer now. “Charlotte, you don’t need to be so hostile toward me.”
Charlotte looked at him coldly, her tone distant. “Mr. Hale, I don’t think we have anything to discuss. If there’s nothing else, I’m leaving:
She turned to go, but jasper reached out to stop her again
His voice was low and urgent “Charlotte, I don’t want you malding irrational decisions out of spite. A guy like Cassian will never be serious about you. He’s had too many women–why put yourself through that?:[
Charlotte stopped and looked back at him with mockery in her eyes. “Jasper, aren’t you being a little presumptuous? As for Cassian, I know what kind of man he is better than you do. At least he’s never said he cared about me while messing around with someone else behind my back.”
Jasper was speechless, hit by her words, Regret flashed in his eyes
Meanwhille, Valeria watched from a distance, taking in the entire scene.
After finishing her sharks with Joanne, she’d suddenly remembered Jasper–especially with Charlotte here too.
Her heart dropped, hoping it wasn’t what she thought
After searching the entire venne, she finally found them on the balcony
Her expression darkened, eyes flashing with malice
Valeria denched her fists, silently vowing Charlotte, don’t even think about stealing what’s minel joper belongs to me, and no one’s taking him away!]
She pressed her lips together and quickly pulled out her phone, snapping several photos of Jasper and Charlotte’s confrontation.
You brought this on yourself, Charlotte![]
Charlotte finally managed to get away from Jasper []
Was he completely insane?]]
Every time he saw her, he had to drag her into some conversation badmouthing Costan
the knew exactly what kind of man Cassian was. So far, deir relationship had been pleasant with no real conflicts.
And how dire Jasper judge anyone when he was such a piece of shit himself:[
What a buzz
the been in such a good mood, and now it was completely ruined []
Charlotte collected herself and resumed to the main venue[]
When Ber friends saw her come back, they gathered around with concern Charlotte, are you okay? You looked upset earlier Charlone smiled lighdy. I’m fine, just needed some
She resumed chatting with her friends, quickly putting the unpleasant encounter behind her.
The fashion gala was winding down when Charlottes phone suddenly rang
she pulled it out, and her face immediately lit up with a smile
After answering, Cassian’s deep, magnetic voice came through the line. “Is it over yet? ||
