Ariana found herself suffocating in Jasperâs presence, his very words turning her stomach.
Suppressing her rising temper, she feigned a mix of emotion and doubt, saying softly, âWhat if Brielle stirs up trouble?â
Jasperâs excitement grew at Arianaâs coy demeanor.
With a boastful grin, he said, âShe canât dare! She owes me everything, and if I can give it, I certainly have the power to take it away! Brielle means nothing.
Sheâll dance to my damn tune!â
As Ariana watched Jasper reveling in his self-satisfaction, she managed to resist the urge to roll her eyes.
How could she have been so blind as to have been in love with such a man in the first place?
With caution, she asked Jasper, âIf I agree, will you spare Sarah and Tyler?â
This should have been a trivial matter for Jasper, but somehow he hesitated and appeared uneasy.
After a moment, he responded, âSarahâs album suspension and Tylerâs movie funding withdrawal have already been confirmed.
â
âWhy?â Ariana asked him.
âMy dad called the shots,â Jasper replied, embarrassment all over his face.
Anticipating Arianaâs potential rejection due to denying her request, he hastily clarified, âItâs not just them; numerous other artistsâ endeavors have been put on hold.
â
He suspended all of them?! Why would he do that?
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Suspicion consumed Ariana.
Could they be planning to make off with the companyâs money right after Theodoreâs death?
If that were the case, why was Jasper so thrilled about being the acting CEO?
As Ariana maintained her silence, Jasper patted his chest, attempting to reassure her.
âBut you have nothing to worry about.
As long as you obediently heed my words, your people will receive the best resources.
and your career will soar.
I could even grant you a stake in the company if you please me!â
Ariana had no interest in Jasperâs empty promises.
Casting a disdainful glance at him from the corner of her eye, she noticed his frail frame, an outward manifestation of excessive indulgence.
Who knew how long he would last? Her concern lay more with Darianâs recent actions.
He had halted so many projects, as if he required a significant infusion of funds in the short term.
What was he planning?
As Ariana continued to ponder silently, Jasperâs impatience grew at her lack of response.
Closing the gap between them with a single step, he persisted anxiously, âJust say yes to me.
â
Taken aback, Ariana instinctively moved away, both eyes on Jasper, who seemed intent on making advances.
Suppressing the urge to push him away, she attempted to extract more information.
Clearing her throat, Ariana innocently asked, âHave the company encountered any difficulties lately?â
âSweetheart, what difficulties could possibly beset the company?â
Jasperâs restraint dissolved as Ariana evaded him, his gaze fixated on her Like a wolf ready to pounce on its prey.
Gritting her teeth to quell the surge of revulsion, Ariana asked, âThen why suspend so many projects? Is the company undergoing a transformation? Or is there another scheme afoot?â
âThatâs becauseâ¦â Jasper was about to respond but abruptly stopped midway, casting a cautious gaze at Ariana.
âWhy are you asking this?
Are you trying to get some information from me?â
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Ariana realized he had caught onto her plan, and now she would not get any information from him.
Besides, she loathed him too much to be spending useless time with him.
She no longer concealed her disgust as she forcefully pushed him away and coldly stated, âEvery minute and every second I spend with you makes me sick.
Who told you that I would ever accept someone like you?