Chapter 449
Chapter 449:
Her words dissolved into choked sobs, tears glittering at the corners of her eyes.
Jasper’s gaze darkened. A calculating glint flickered beneath his composed expression, though his smile was soft when he reached out to ruffle her hair. “Why waste your tears on something like this? Just stay close to Wesley. In time, he’ll understand your true nature p>
For a moment, Rebecca’s expression wavered, then settled into resolve. “You’re right. I’ll make Wesley see I’m far more distinguished than Gabriela p>
Jasper chuckled softly. “Speaking of which, tomorrow I’ll be meeting with Wesley’s grandfather to bring up your engagement. We’ll make it official soon p>
𝖣isсo𝘃𝖾𝗋 𝘩і𝖽dе𝗇 g𝘦𝗆𝘀 о𝗻 ѕ.𝘤𝘰𝗺
“Really?” Rebecca’s eyes lit with excitement. She clutched his arm, her lips curving in radiant delight. “You’re the best, Jasper! I knew you’d never let me down p>
Feigning sorrow, Jasper sighed. “You’re in such a rush to marry another man. Doesn’t it break your heart to leave your dear cousin behind p>
Rebecca’s cheeks flushed scarlet. “Don’t say that. I’ll visit you often p>
Jasper’s grin widened. “You said it yourself. Don’t you dare forget me once you’re married p>
Their playful closeness warmed the air. Lauren, watching from the side, could hardly contain her delight. She called for the housekeeper to prepare desserts and urged Jasper to stay longer.
Only Matthew shook his head. With a weary sigh, he muttered, “Jasper, you pamper her too much p>
Jasper just laughed. “Becca is your only daughter. How could we not dote on her p>
Rebecca’s heart swelled with smug pride.
She was adored as the jewel of her family. And Gabriela? That pathetic woman could never measure up.
After lingering over sweets and light conversation, Jasper finally rose and bid farewell to Matthew and Lauren with his usual easy grace.
Once he slid into the backseat of the car, he immediately pulled out his phone.
With practiced precision, he scrubbed through the video until it reached the moment where Gabriela was facing the camera.
There she was: eyes bright, posture unshaken, her voice steady with conviction. The reporter beside her looked small in comparison, as if her very presence had eclipsed him.
From the front seat, the assistant asked, “Mr. Howard, are we heading home now p>
“Shh,” Jasper murmured without looking up.
The assistant fell silent, the low hum of the car filling the quiet.
Jasper replayed that moment again and again, captivated by Gabriela’s defiance.
If Gabriela weren’t locked in this constant clash with Rebecca, perhaps he might have found a way to get close to her.
After all, he had always been a man weak to beauty. And Gabriela was dangerous in that way. Not just pretty, but dazzling, a face that lifted his mood the instant it appeared on the screen.
Across the city, Wesley was watching the very same video.
Gabriela appeared so fragile, as if the wind itself might topple her. Yet behind that delicate frame was an unyielding spirit.
She never faltered, never let fear show, always firing back with a sharpness that only grew keener by the day.
The corner of Wesley’s mouth tugged into a rare smile.