Chapter 7X
“She’s lying! The one who saved me back then wasn’t even hert’s
Jasper’s sharp declaration cut through the tense air, but my attention was drawn to something else–Isabella, her hands trembling as she gripped her phone.
On the screen, Alaric and Cathy’s frantic voices rang through the speaker.
“Hurry up and kill hert“)
A suffocating silence followed
Isabella’s eyes went wide with panic as she registered the weight of their words. In a blind frenzy, she lunged at me.
She never made it.
The bodyguards reacted instantly, restraining her with little effort.
It was almost laughable. The desperation, the sheer lack of strategy
Did she really think I was just some woman Jasper had taken an interest in?
No.8
To Jasper, I was an investment
His organ bank.
There was no way he’d let anything happen to me before he got what he wanted.
Isabella, realizing she had no leverage, collapsed onto her knees, sobbing. “Jasper no, Mr. Sterling–the one who saved you wasn’t Cathy! It was my eldest daughter, Cassandral“}
“Yes, Mr. Sterling, it’s all a misunderstanding!” Cathy chimed in, her voice cracking as she scrambled to adjust the narrative. “Cassandra forced me to go for the recognition! She said you didn’t seem trustworthy and that I should take her place. I swear it was her idea!”
The three of them fell into desperate pleas, tripping over their own lives, throwing each other under the bus in a pathetic attempt to rewrite history.
Then, Cathy’s voice broke into a pleading wall
“Cassie, please switch back. I beg you. Please switch back!
Jasper, who had been watching me with an unreadable expression, shook his head.
“No need to switch back,” he said simply. 1 prefer smart women.“!
He took a step closer, his presence consuming the space between us, his voice lowering into something far more calculated…
“Now, everyone thinks I’m marrying Catherine, but the truth is, you and I both know she’s not fit to be my wife. His gaze never wavered from mine. “You, however could take her place. Not as my wife, of course–but as my lover,”
He let the words settle before continuing, his tone slow and deliberate.”
“Meanwhile, Catherine will still be Eloise’s organ donor, How does that sound?”
I didn’t flinch. I didn’t react at all.
Jasper took this as interest, his voice turning smooth, almost coaxing. Think about it. As my lover, you’ll gain access to my resources. You’ll live in comfort. And I can see it–you hate your parents, your sister. As their blood relative, you’re stuck. There’s not much you can do.”E
He leaned in slightly, his breath steady, his words laced with dark amusement!
“But I’m different. I can give you anything. Wealth Power. Glory. Or…” He paused, letting the weight of his next words settle. “If what you really want is revenge, I can make their lives a living hell.”
Isabella’s breath hitched. Her face had drained of all color.
Her grip on her phone loosened as she whispered, barely audible, “Mr. Sterling I think there’s another way to fix thes.”
She shot to her feet, desperation etched into every feature.
“I’m Cassie’s mother. I know her health has always been perfect. Let her be the donor for your sister, Mr. Sterling.” She clutched at his sleeve, her voice trembling. “Let Cathy marry you. That way, everyone wins. And we’ll keep it a secret–forever”
Jasper’s expression twisted in disgust.
With a swift movement, he kicked her away, sending her sprawling buck onto the floor
“How could someone as dumb as her ever marry me?” He scoffed, his gaze flicking to me. I want someone e smart–someone like Cassandra”
I met his gaze, unshaken.!!
“Stop pretending. Jasper i said coolly. “What you really want are options.”
His smirk didn’t falter, but there was a flicker of intrigue in his eyes.
“You already have Cathy for your sister’s transplant, but having another compatible donor isn’t exactly a bad thing, is it?” I tilted my head. “You’re not short on money, so why not hedge your bets?
He raised an eyebrow, clearly pleased with my assessment. “You’re not wrong. You’re definitely smurL’K
His smile widened slightly, but his voice turned cold. “But as you already know, being smart won’t save you.‘“?
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Jasper took a step back, nodding toward his men. “I’m taking you with me now. Whether you become my lover or donate your organs. to Eloise–that choice is yours.”
I didn’t panic.
I had been waiting for this moment.
I let out a soft, amused laugh and met his gaze head–on.}
o take me with you
“Mr. Sterling, don’t rush,” I said smoothly. “Let’s talk privately. If, after hearing what I have to say, you still want to then I’ll go willingly.”
Jasper’s eyes darkened with curiosity.”
For the first time, he hesitated…
Then, with a slow nod, he signaled to his bodyguards.
They dragged Isabella out of the room, her muffled protests fading into the distance, leaving only Jasper and me behind.
He stepped closer, looming over me, his presence suffocating.
“Go ahead,” he murmured, his tone shifting ever so slightly. “I’m curious to see how you plan to convince me.
