Chapter 252
When She Stops Playing Nice
Chapter 252
She was worn out from dealing with this tedious relationship.
âAlright, this wonât happen again in the future,â Gabriel said gently.
At Blossom Grand Hotel. âAshley!â Jasmine exclaimed with excitement upon seeing Ashley Jackson. âI canât believe you came back to visit me.â she said, deeply touched.
That wasnât why she returned; Ashley did not say it explicitly. Looking at Jasmine with concern, she sighed. âMy poor Jasmine.â
Jasmine felt even more aggrieved and said, âAshley, do you remember who I am? You once said you would arrange a marriage for me with Gabriel
âOf course I remember, and I still think that way.â Ashley reassured her. âBut how is your recovery going? There wonât be any lasting injuries, right?â It wouldnât be ideal to bring a daughter-in-law with disabilities into the Jackson family.
Jasmine hadnât understood the underlying meaning in Ashleyâs words, but her mother, Hannah, did. âNo, no, donât worry. Jasmineâs treatment is arranged at Prover Hospital, which has top-notch international medical resources. The doctors have assured us that Jasmine is recovering well and wonât be left with any lasting injuries,â she explained. After finishing her explanation, Hannah felt a sense of foreboding, realizing that by praising Prover Hospital, she also inadvertently praised
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Ashley didnât notice these subtleties. What caught her attention were the varying depths of scars on Jasmineâs face. âWill these scars ever heal?â
Due to Jasmineâs multiple fractures and the focus of her treatment being on her body, coupled with Hannahâs reassurances and the advancement of medical aesthetics, there was no need to worry about scars remaining on her face. Jasmine shifted her focus to recuperating her body, considering she spent most of her days in bed, even if her face was unscathed, it was still difficult for her to muster the courage to see Gabriel.
âItâs possible. Iâll contact the best cosmetic hospitals for scar removal, Jasmine said.
Ashley nodded thoughtfully. âYeah, girls care a lot about their appearance. The face is essential.â
The Jackson familyâs daughters-in-law also represented the familyâs image. While Gina may have been beautiful, she lacked discipline and didnât possess a refined demeanor. On the other hand, Jasmine was different. With the longstanding relationship between the two families, Jasmine was seen as obedient, primarily because she listened to Ashley. This kind of daughter-in-law was considered well-mannered, something Gina couldnât compare to
Reluctantly, Jasmine began to confide in Ashley. âAshley, I donât know what Gina has done to Gabriel; heâs completely devoted to her, ignoring everything elseâ¦.
Ashley comforted Jasmine, saying, âDonât worry, Gina can never become my sister-in-law with me around. Right now, your priority is to focus on getting better and appearing in front of Gabriel in the best possible condition.â
âOkay.â Jasmine nodded vigorously.
At Quaria, Michael entered the reception room. âMiss Ashley Jackson,â he greeted.
Ashley began to size Michael. He was pretty handsome and seemed to be a talented individual, despite his young age, being the president of Quaria.
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Ashley, maintaining the dignity of being a member of the Jackson family, said, âMr. Clark, I would like to talk to you. I represent the Jackson family and the Jackson Groupâs interest in investing in Quaria.â
Even though she hadnât directly involved herself in the Jackson Croupâs business dealings, her father, Harry, held the shares, making him a shareholder. So, her statement was indeed accurate.
Michael wasnât too surprised. Considering the time Gabriel had been entangling with Gina, he assumed Ashley was representing Gabriel in extending goodwill to Quaria. âCertainly, Miss Jackson. How much capital do you intend to invest?â
Ashley took a sip of water nonchalantly. âJackson Group can provide whatever amount of capital is needed. My request regarding Quaria is quite simple. If you agree to a small condition of mine, our cooperation can be quickly finalized.â
Michael didnât believe Ashleyâs request would be as minor as she implied. âMiss Jackson, please go ahead and tell me.â
âI heard that Gina Miller is your exclusively hired designer at Quaria. If you dismiss her, I will invest immediately.â
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Michael was somewhat surprised. âMiss Jackson, as far as I know, Miss Miller is involved with your cousinâ¦â
Ashley smirked sarcastically. âThey havenât even established a proper relationship yet; itâs just some ambiguous connection. Unless you are worried that if you dismiss Gina Miller, Gabriel might cause trouble for Quaria?â
Michael conidnât help but find it amusing. âThatâs not the reason at all.â
Then just fire her directly,â Ashley said impatiently.
âImpossible. Michael replied just as directly.
Ashley was puzzled. âWhy canât you do it? As a president, donât you have the authority to fire someone?â She found it incredulous that he would lack such authority.
âI donât have the authority to fire her,â Michael said..
Ashley chuckled in exasperation. âIsnât she the exclusively hired designer you brought in? If you canât fire her, then who can? Your chairman?â
Michael joked, âPerhaps it depends on the mood of our chairman. If our chairman is in a good mood, they might dismiss this exclusive designer.â
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Ashley sneered. âFine, then tell me how I can meet with your chairman. Iâll talk to him directly!â
At first, Ashley thought that Gina could become an exclusive designer at Quaria, an internationally renowned luxury brand, because of Michaelâs support. Now, it seemed that he was just a superficial support for her. Ginaâs actual backing was the chairman, the founder of Quaria. There were many speculations about who the founder of Quaria might be, but Ashley leaned towards the idea that the founder was a stylish older man Given her clear understanding of Ginaâs background, the possibility of her being treated as the founderâs daughter could be ruled out. That only allowed Gina to have an inappropriate relationship with this founder.
Feeling angry at this realization, Ashley thought, âThis shameless woman refuses to commit to Gabriel openly and toys with him behind the scenes, is that it? Today, not only will I make her leave Quaria, but Iâll also expose this matter, making Gabriel see her true colors once and for all!â
Michael shrugged. âOur chairman is in the company now; thereâs no need for special arrangements to meet our chairman. I can have her over
Ashleyâs anger subsided slightly upon hearing this. Michael seemed to have some insight, recognizing her status and offering to bring the founder himself. Ashley instinctively straightened up. âAlright, then hurry up and bring him to me!â
âAlright.â Michael nodded.
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