Chapter <b>171 </b>
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de that?”
Her teasing was <b>a </b>blend of charm and sediction, her gaze sultry, practically dripping with all
Joseph chackled, lifting her chin and leaning down to <b>kiss </b>her. His desire red <b>again</b>, even though he had just been satisfied.
Her teasing touch reignited the mes, and the two quickly became entangled once more, passion filling the room, the air thick with sensuality.
ise of pellet.
After speaking with Joseph, <b>Vivian </b>finally felt a scuse
It seemed she still had some value to him.
16 <b>Joseph </b>personally assured her that Judy’s situation wouldn’t affect her, he must be confident that the Jasper family wouldn’t trace anything back to her.
For the first time in days, she might actually get a good night’s sleep,
in the Jasper family study, Sean reported everything Joseph had done to both his father, James, and his grandfather, Mr. Jasper St.
James’s expression was grave, his face clouded with tension.
On the desk, aptop disyed a video <b>call</b>, and on the screen was Mr. <b>Jasper </b>St.’s stem,
His voice carried an undeniable authority as he addressed James.
“James, I told you from the start that this bastard should never have been kept around you shouldn’t have shown mercy. Our family only needs Sean as an heir.”
James lowered his head, a mixture of guilt and regret clouding his face.
“Dad, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have been so soft–hearted 1jast. 1 just thought, he has Jasper blood in his veins,”
Mr. Jasper Sr. grew even angrier, his face flushing red. His voice boomed with authority. <b>– </b>
“And now look where yourpassion has led us! Murder after murder, Ilves treated like nothing! That’s three lives lost because of him!”
Sean remained silent, standing calmly by the side.
James stood with his head bowed, listening to his father’s scolding without <b>daring </b>to utter a single word in defense.
Mr. <b>Jasper </b>Sr. was genuinely furious this time, unleashing a heated ticade in front of theptop screen.
holding a high–canking position in the capital city, he couldn’t leave without official approval, so returning wasn’t an option for now, Instead, be resorted to reprimanding his disappointing son through <b>a </b><b>video </b>call
After a lengthy scolding, he finally began to calm down.
me speat to Sean,” he gidered.
“Yes, Dad ” Jaloes shifted theptop screen to face Sean<b>. </b>
<b>“</b>Grandpa ” Sean’s Lobe was respectful, his demeanor steady.
Mr. Jasper<b>. </b>gave him a sharp <b>look</b>. “So, what <b>do </b>you n to do next?
Scan tepliedly, “Juseph reonly secured a major project. I n to make him sutter. He lovested a lot of <b>time </b>and effort into it, so if we destroy it, it will be a <b>heavy </b>blow.”
God.” Mr. Jasper it’s vulce was tim. “Teach <b>him </b>a lesson show him that the Jasper family isar‘ to be titled with ”
Alterabriel pause, his expression grew even more serious. “But pemember this – Joseph is aplete madanan. Stace you’ve decided to go against him, you must be fully purpared.”
Sean lowered his gaze slightly, his voice strady “understand. We were caught off <b>guard </b>before, but that won’t happen again.”
Jasper Sr.’s expression sultrued digldly “I’ve always trusted your judgment<b>. </b>You’ve <b>always </b>haulled things better than your father.”
Decast a bird, disapproving nce at James, who stood by the side, head still lowered<b>, </b>ut daily to say a word,
Alterameneni, Mr. Jasper St continued, this time his four mote measured. “Seat, you’re not young anymore. It’s time for you to take hill control of the Jasper Jamily<b>. </b>I kasow you’ve been somewhat limited by your curent position, which has made certam vestigations liticult. But with this situation, I believe it’s best to pass the full family authority and business to you. This will give you the power you need to halle joseph. He’s built quite an influence overseas, <b>so </b>don’t underestimate him<b>.</b><b>” </b>
‘an’s expression didn’t change. He replied calmly<b>, </b>“Yes, Grandpa<b>. </b>Don’t worry I know what to do.
Mr. Jasper St. <b>nodded</b><b>. </b><b>“</b>I’ve always trusted your judgment–except for that one time when you recklessly took a knife for Charlotte.”