Chapter 40
Chapter 41 The Truth of the Carjacking
Jasper’s expression darkened. “Zara, you’d better get yourself under control, or else p>
“Or else what? You’ll threaten me with the Zeller family again? You’ve threatened me time and time again for some woman who came from god–knows–where. What the hell do I owe you? In these four years, I haven’t been able to visit Tatiana even once p>
Zara’s eyes were red. “The rehab center! Is that a place normal people belong? What did she do to make you treat her so heartlessly? Tatiana did nothing wrong. Her biggest crime was loving you! Jasper, you will regret this p>
The atmosphere froze, deathly still.
A shadow welled up in Jasper’s eyes. Before he could speak, a subordinate rushed in to report:
“Boss, we found something! The woman whose car Tatiana carjacked is… is a human trafficker! She was planning to sell Tatiana to a remote village and had already contacted a buyer p>
At these words, everyone present was stunned.
Jasper’s expression darkened. “A human trafficker p>
“Yes. Her story was inconsistent, which raised suspicions. We investigated her background and found out she’s a human trafficker specializing in abducting women. She has already successfully sold 31 women p>
Xavier, reacting slowly, finally caught on. “What human trafficker? Jasper, be clear. Did something happen to Tatiana p>
Not many people knew about Tatiana carjacking a vehicle to escape.
Xavier and the Lowell family were unaware.
Zara shoved Xavier aside. “Stop pretending to care about Tatiana! It’s disgusting! Get lost!” She whipped her head to Jasper. She didn’t dare get physical, but her tone was frantic: “What did you do? Say something p>
At this moment, Jasper realized something. If Tatiana wasn’t carjacking to escape, but was… saving herself…
His gaze darkened, and he turned and left immediately.
Bianca chased after him in a panic. “Jasper p>
Zara, not to be outdone, followed right after.
Xavier tossed out a sentence, “Mom, Dad, wait at home. I’ll be right back!” and also gave chase.
The car sped toward the rehab center.
Jasper sat in the car and called his mother. “That money… did she force you to give it to her p>
Marilyn was surprised by her son’s sudden call, but she answered truthfully. “She wouldn’t dare. I wanted to repay her, so I promised her one favor. She said she needed money, preferably cash. She asked for two hundred thousand. I was worried that small amount wouldn’t be enough, but she only wanted that much p>
Only that much…
Two hundred thousand. It wouldn’t have even bought one of her formal gowns in the past.
“Jasper, are you blaming me for giving her the money? But that day, if it wasn’t for Tatiana, I’m afraid you really wouldn’t have made it back. You don’t know how pitiful that girl looked when we found you. Her hands were all deformed. The rope she used to pull you was embedded in her flesh, covered in blood. Even the doctor said she was incredibly tough p>
“When we found you, you were unconscious, and the river was about to flood the area. If we were one step slower, you would have died. She deserved every cent of that two hundred thousand p>
“She didn’t give up on you back then. She’s just hopelessly devoted to you p>
Marilyn’s words echoed in his ears.
Jasper’s gaze looked distant for a moment. After hanging up, he ordered, “Speed up p>
“Yes p>
The driver practically floored the accelerator, racing toward the rehab center.
Bianca, sitting beside him, hypocritically reached out to hold his hand, comforting him. “Jasper, don’t blame yourself. None of us knew that person was a trafficker. And Tatiana… really, why didn’t she explain? That’s what caused the misunderstanding p>
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The expression on her face froze for an instant. “Jasper p>
“Bianca, I need some quiet p>
Her expression looked as if she had received a great shock. She bit her lower lip. “Yes, I
understand, Jasper p>
She lowered her head, the venom and resentment in her eyes almost overflowing. Her hands desperately clenched the hem of her clothes.
So close!
Just a little bit more!
Why did it have to be found out right at this moment?
Damn it!
She stuck her hand in her pocket and pressed a hotkey to send a text message.
The car stopped in front of the rehab center.
The gatekeeper recognized who it was and didn’t dare stop him, opening the gate immediately.
Several medical staff members hurried out. “Why have you come so suddenly, sir? If there’s anything, we can discuss it in the office p>
He didn’t break stride. “Where is Tatiana p>
“Tatiana… Tatiana is currently receiving treatment p>
“Get her p>
“But… but she’s in the middle of treatment. It might not be good to interrupt it abruptly p>
He stopped walking. “How much longer p>
The doctor had wanted to find an excuse to stall, but meeting Jasper’s icy gaze, he shuddered and quickly gave a tolerable timeframe: “Thirty minutes! Just thirty minutes left p>
This timeframe was just on the edge of what he would tolerate.
Bianca also chimed in at the right moment, “Jasper, let’s just wait p>
“Let’s go to the office and wait p>
Just then, Zara also chased in. Hearing this, she exploded. “Wait, wait, wait my ass! If you’re not going to find her, I will! This isn’t a place for human beings, and you actually locked her up in here again p>
Sara Lili
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.