Chapter 13

"Jasmine, don't just stand there! Get Eric a chair!" shouted David.

"It's unnecessary," said Eric, "David, I want my compensation."

"Of course! The company's decision to terminate your employment is indeed a mistake on our part. I apologize for the matter. I assume you won't be staying with us any longer. To make it up for you, the company will compensate you a total of $65,000."

David brought out stacks of hundred dollar bills, put them in front of Eric, and said, "These are all yours."

Eric was shocked and confused. It seemed impossible for David to compensate him with such a large sum of $65,000. Desperate for money, Eric considered the many things he could do with that amount. However, he knew that David wouldn't let him take it easily, despite deserving it after the unjust firing. As Eric pondered his situation, an idea started to form.

However, before Eric could express it, David abruptly placed a sheet of paper in front of him and said, "Take a look at it and sign it if everything is alright."

It was a compensation agreement, exactly what Eric needed to claim the compensation legally. According to the agreement, the company had agreed to compensate Eric a total of $65,000 for terminating his employment.

After signing the agreement, Eric took out $4,000 from the stack of bills and said, "I crushed your monitor, so this is to compensate you."

He then put away the remaining money and left.

"Babe, why did you pay him such a huge amount of money?" Jasmine couldn't understand why David would be willing to compensate Eric so generously, considering that Eric had punched him twice.

David smiled meaningfully and said, "Remember what I told you about the private ward yesterday? I suspect someone influential is supporting him.

"Jasmine, I want you to investigate it for me. Do whatever it takes to find out the truth. Didn't you say that he has never had the chance to even touch you? So, it should be easy for you to seduce him with your beauty."

"Babe! Why should I let that loser touch me? I only want you to touch me!" Jasmine said coquettishly.

David chuckled and playfully spanked Jasmine's firm butt. "It's a matter of principle for me. I can't let those punches go unanswered. If you can uncover the truth, I'll buy you a Porsche. And if you can recover the money he took, it's all yours."

The rewards Jasmine would receive excited her. She was an expert in the art of seduction, after all.

-

Eric did not expect David would give in so easily.

Andy was rather moved upon learning that Eric had received such a huge sum of money as compensation.

"Should I punch that *sshole and make him fire me as well?" asked Andy.

Eric rolled his eyes at Andy and patted him on the shoulder. "You will be in trouble if you do so."

Andy chuckled mischievously.

Eric had kept a copy of the conversation record between David and Jasmine as a safeguard. If David ever tried to play dirty, Eric would use it against him and expose the truth to his wife.

Meanwhile, Andy continued to slack during work.

After conversing with Andy for a while, Eric left. He would no longer set foot in the company unless absolutely necessary.

While Eric was waiting for a taxi, Jasmine suddenly approached him in high heels and said, "Eric, wait for me!"

Eric felt disgusted upon hearing her voice. He did not even bother to take a look at her.

Jasmine went up to Eric and held on to his arm as if they were still a couple.

"What are you doing, Jasmine!?" Eric quickly shook her off, feeling disgusted.

"Eric! I'm sorry. Can we reconcile? Give me a chance, please— I'll stop asking for money from you. Forget about the car and house. We can still get married without it," said Jasmine. At the same time, tears began to well up in her eyes.

Eric scoffed internally. Just two days ago, Jasmine had been demanding compensation from him, and now she had the audacity to ask for reconciliation? There was no way he would agree or forgive her, even if he weren't married to Sylvia. Once a cheater, always a cheater.

Tears trickled down Jasmine's cheeks as Eric remained quiet. "Eric, after all these years together, is it too much to ask for you to forgive me? Just once, that's all I'm asking!"

Eric remained silent and did not even take a look at her.

Soom, a taxi arrived, and Eric quickly hopped in.

"Assh*le!" Jasmine stomped her foot in frustration.

She flagged down a taxi and chased after Eric—she had to complete her task or kiss her Porsche goodbye!

-

Jasmine continued to pester Eric after he arrived at the hospital.

"Jasmine, exactly what do you want!?" Eric glared at Jasmine. He was fuming.

This would never have happened in the past, as Jasmine would burst into tears, throw tantrums, and even threaten to kill herself if Eric spoke slightly harshly to her. Hell would break loose, and Eric would have to buy her gifts to restore peace. It was peculiar to see Jasmine unusually calm in such a situation.

"Eric, please forgive me, and let's start over. Just once!" Jasmine grabbed Eric's hands. "I'll listen to you and stop overspending!"

"Listen to me?" Eric raised his brow.

"Yes, I'll listen to you!" Jasmine was delighted, thinking Eric had finally given in.

"If that's the case…" Eric pointed at the hospital's main entrance. "Then get lost, and don't ever show up in front of me again!"

Jasmine was shocked and furious.

"Eric Johnson! You're crossing the line! I've lowered myself, so what more do you want?" cried Jasmine.

"Get lost! You ruined my day," Eric said indifferently as he strode off.

After reading the cringe messages between Jasmine and David, Eric's heart had turned cold toward her.