Jasmine suddenly started laughing as she clutched her cheek. “I would rather take such a roundabout way to get at Quinn than
spread those videos of you, Nicholas. How can you treat me like this when I love you so deeply?
“What is it about her that bewitches you so? Have you
when I returned to
Heathridge? You wanted me to join your company, and you told me you’ve never forgotten about me. I wouldn’t be in this
predicament if not for your sake, Nicholas!”
She was about to lose her mind, but Nicholas didn’t take pity on her because of that. On the contrary, his hatred for her grew.
“Don’t think I don’t know you orchestrated our so–called chance reunion. Also, wasn’t I your whole reason for returning to Heathridge?” he spat.
A hint of diffidence flashed in Jasmine’s eyes at having her lies exposed.
Nicholas continued, “I’ll give you one last chance, Jasmine. Step up and explain everything–settle this matter, and I can let you
off the hook for everything that’s happened!”
He knew how much Quinn loved her research career, yet she’d been willing to give it up for him. This time, he wanted to do something for her.
How could Jasmine possibly agree, though? If she couldn’t benefit from the situation, she would make sure Quinn suffered with
her!
Nicholas sneered and left when he saw how stubborn she was being.
Jasmine o
didn’t know why, but she felt anxious when she saw the look in his eyes
