Axel stared at Jasper, dumbstruck.
What the heck? What did Jasper just call him?
Jasper pursed his lips and clenched his jaw as he fought the rising feeling of shame.
He had never done anything sycophantic before in his entire life. Jasper considered the seemingly ordinary remark as his cringy attempt to curry favor with Axel.
A heavy air of awkwardness hung between them.
All of a sudden, Axel's ringtone shattered the uncomfortable silence. He answered, "What's up?"
"Mr. Axel, Jameson Schmidt wants to meet Ms. Alyssa. We've held him off as per your instructions," a bodyguard reported.
"Good work! I'll bump up your bonus later!"
"Thank you, Mr. Axel! You're incredibly generous. We'll keep watch by the door. He won't get through!"
After ending the call, Axel grinned and said, "Hey, come with me."
"Where to?" Jasper asked, perplexed.
"Since you've dubbed me your 'ex-brother-in-law', I'll have a little fun with Jameson for your entertainment. How does that sound?"
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Just out
