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His response surprised everyone around them, as they had all assumed Tatiana had run off with him. Now that the man in question had appeared and denied the rumor, they felt a little guilty.
Before Jasper could speak, another person rushed forward. “Impossible! Tatiana must have left with you! Bring her back, now p>
It was Xavier.
Xavier’s reaction was far stronger than Jasper’s. His eyes were fixed intently on Chandler, his face filled with fury, but the anger was mixed with a trace of fear.
“What is wrong with all of you? I already said Tatiana isn’t with me!” Just after shouting, Chandler belatedly realized another possibility. “No, wait. If you all thought Tatiana was with me, then… where is Tatiana? Where is she p>
Yes, where was she?
The same question rose in everyone’s mind.
Xavier trembled, his face deathly pale. “No, it can’t be. Tatiana must be with you. She wouldn’t… nothing could have happened to her p>
Jasper noted those words and narrowed his eyes. “Xavier, what do you mean p>
Xavier couldn’t speak, his mind trapped in that terrifying speculation.
Just then, Jasper’s phone rang. “Hello p>
“We finally reached you. Is Miss Tatiana there? She hasn’t come for her follow–up appointment. Her condition is critical, and she is in danger of an episode at any time. There is a new medication that has shown remarkable efficacy for lung cancer. We recommend she return to the hospital to apply for the trial; it could extend her life.” Fresh chapters posted on.net
Jasper’s grip on the phone suddenly tightened. “Still pulling this ‘playing sick‘ routine? How much did she pay you to put on this act p>
First disappearing, now a fatal illness. It was the same old trick, just repackaged. She’s always been good at this.
“Sir, what act? Her situation is truly dangerous, this is not a joke. If she continues without treatment, she could p>
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The call was disconnected.
That original trace of unease Jasper felt vanished completely. He even curled his lip in a slight smile. “Pay it no mind. She’s definitely hiding in some corner, watching all this, resorting to her petty tricks p>
Chandler was stunned. “What do you mean? What did that call say? Where is Tatiana p>
Jasper waved his hand. “See him out p>
The bodyguards immediately moved forward and seized Chandler to escort him out.
“Let go! I can walk myself p>
Chandler shoved the bodyguards away and straightened his clothes. Knowing he wouldn’t find Tatiana here, he didn’t want to stay anyway. For some reason, he had a terrible feeling in his gut, a desperate urge to find Tatiana immediately.
“Jasper, you had better not regret the choice you made today p>
With that, Chandler left on his own.
Jasper was completely unbothered.
Especially knowing that Tatiana hadn’t given up the “pretend to be sick” tactic to gain his sympathy, he became even more certain that she was hiding in a corner somewhere, watching this scene, feeling inferior and jealous.
Conversely, Xavier’s expression grew increasingly tense. He couldn’t help but ask, “Jasper, was that call about Tatiana? What did it say p>
Jasper didn’t hide it. “Tatiana hired someone to pose as a doctor, claiming she has lung cancer and is in mortal danger. It’s her usual tactic, just trying to stop the wedding. Don’t overthink it p>
Hearing this, Xavier also breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, Tatiana had tried faking an illness to force Jasper to visit her in the past.
Besides, he had just seen her physical examination report not long ago; it was perfectly healthy, no mention of lung cancer.
So, it was very likely she had also started the “eloping with Chandler” rumor, aiming to make Jasper jealous and force him to look for her. When that scheme failed, she hired someone to play a doctor and announce dire news.
One link after another, truly a meticulous scheme.
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Therefore, that corpse couldn’t possibly be Tatiana.
Xavier managed to calm himself.
“Xavier, you don’t look well. Is something wrong? ”
The words that had risen to Xavier’s lips were swallowed back down. “It’s nothing. The wedding is about to start. I’ll go check on Bianca p>
Today was Bianca’s big day. Some things could be discussed later. Besides, it wasn’t real, so there was no need to tell Jasper.
The brief interruption caused by Chandler did not affect the wedding’s progression.
Soon, the auspicious time arrived. The guests took their seats, awaiting the bride’s entrance.
Jasper stood at the center, his posture tall and straight, devastatingly handsome. His eyes watched the slowly opening doors.
When Bianca appeared in her white wedding dress, the venue filled with applause.
The haute couture wedding gown, expensive jewelry, and the masterpiece of a top–tier makeup artist all combined to create the bride every girl now envied.
Someone remarked sourly, “She really has good luck. From a country girl, she ascended to become the true heiress, and as luck would have it, now she’s Mrs. Jackson. How did all the good things happen to her p>
“If you put it that way, Tatiana must be the unluckiest. She was the lady for over a decade, only to fall from grace and meet such an end. No peace even in death p>
“What ‘dead p>
“Tatiana’s dead! Didn’t you see the news? It was horrific. The body was… cooked. Hiss… nothing left but bones. The fish ate all the flesh. So tragic p>
Jasper whipped his head around, staring at the person who had spoken.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.