Chapter 99
100 Encounter He found the sight of a woman’s tears annoying and was ready to call security to throw her out and blacklist her across the entire industry. But he suddenly paused. “Which cleaner?” “Just… the new one.” “Name.” “She’s called Cindy.” Jasper frowned. He hadn’t heard the name. Could an unfamiliar cleaner be so intimately familiar with his habits? He instructed Felix to retrieve the woman’s information, but he learned that she was a cleaner dispatched by an outsourced company, and the details were pitifully scarce, containing only her age and name. “Cindy, 31 years old.” Jasper looked at the photo; the woman in the picture looked very plain and unremarkable. “Boss, should I call her in?” Jasper tapped his finger on the desk, a trace of contemplation flashing in his eyes. “Not yet. Let Renee continue to carry out the arrangement.” He did not believe a stranger would understand him so well. Who exactly was the person behind this? Renee was initially leaving the company heartbroken but suddenly learned she didn’t have to go. Felix instructed her to engage with this person named Cindy. She readily agreed. After work, Renee appeared at the company entrance as promised, finding that the other person had already been waiting there beforehand. How eager must this person be to eat this meal? You’re here. Sorry, I was delayed by something. You haven’t waited long, have you?” Tatiana shook her head, saying concisely, “I arrived early.” “Let’s go. I know a really good restaurant.” Renee, following the Chairman’s requirements, took the person to a high–end restaurant. Renee expected the other party would certainly be constrained, uncomfortable, and timid, not even knowing how to order. To her surprise, the person was not only unconstrained but acted as if she came here often. It was Renee herself who was startled by the prices on the menu and nearly swore. Seeing her shocked expression, Tatiana said softly, “Maybe we should change places?” “No! This is the place!” This was the restaurant the Chairman designated; how could she leave? She had no choice but to start ordering, albeit reluctantly. Unbeknownst to them, someone in the private room upstairs was watching this scene. Jasper narrowed his eyes, his gaze locked on the woman wearing the mask, and his heart sank. This person’s appearance and posture were too much like Tatiana. Could it be her? It must be her. Only she would take the time to remember all his habits. He was certain that person was her, and a certain vague sense of excitement and anticipation filled his heart. He did not realize his lips were curved upward at this moment. The moment the food was delivered, Tatiana did not touch it, but watched Renee eat. “Why aren’t you eating? It’s delicious! Take off your mask!” Tatiana shook her head and said, “Can I have it packed up?” She wanted to take it back for Jaime to eat. Jaime had never eaten food like this in her entire life. “Just pack up what you don’t finish. Come on, eat! Don’t wear the mask now.” “I’m afraid I’ll frighten you.” “I won’t be. I can handle it.” Seeing her insistence, Tatiana hesitated for a moment before slowly taking off the mask. Rence, who was just about to drink water, looked up, spat out a mouthful of water, leaped up, and shouted, “Oh my god, a ghost!” What kind of face was that? It was something that would be perfectly cast in a horror movie! Pitted scars covered her entire face; not a single patch of good skin could be found. This sight caused Jasper upstairs to abruptly stand up, his eyes staring straight ahead. Tatiana put the mask back on, her tone apologetic. “Did I frighten you? I’m sorry.” “How did you… how did you get this face? It looks so painful!” “It was an accident; I fell onto broken glass.” “That… that was too careless. No wonder you have to wear a mask.” Renee was shaken but also felt sympathy. With a face like that, even when healed, it would be all scars. She was completely disfigured, and that was too cruel for a woman. “I’m sorry.” “Why are you apologizing to me? I’m the one who was rude. What would you like to eat? I’ll pack it up for you.” Renee no longer cared about the money and quickly ordered several dishes to be packed for her. She just hoped Jasper wouldn’t take his anger out on this poor woman. Tatiana, carrying the packed food boxes, was heading back in a cheerful mood, but as she turned a corner, she saw a familiar car parked on the roadside. She stopped, her hand suddenly clenching. It was Jasper’s car. She wasn’t surprised. Having left such obvious clues, he was inherently suspicious and couldn’t possibly ignore it. She pretended not to see him and walked straight ahead until Assistant Cui blocked her path. She stopped and, looking up, saw a familiar person get out of the car. Jasper’s face was cold, his gaze sharp, and he sneered. “Tatiana, how long are you going to keep pretending to be dead?” Tatiana looked up, her expression confused. “Who are you?” He suddenly closed the distance, grabbed her wrist, and pulled. She was immediately standing right in front of him. “Are you still going to pretend to have amnesia?” Tatiana tried to pull her hand away, wincing slightly. “I don’t know you. You’re hurting me. Let go!” Jasper narrowed his eyes, carefully scrutinizing her expression, trying to find a flaw in her face. The rightful source is.net
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.