Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorced, Dazzling, and Desired: Kabanata 641 - Kabanata 650

Jasper slid the newspaper cutout on the table and sighed. "Well, it all makes sense now, and I have an idea what Mark is planning. So, it's time we get Renee back, or things could get worse."He definitely wouldn't risk putting Renee in danger any longer.Conrad stood up, flicking his cigarette over the ashtray as he said, "You know, Mark Whitley has planned this for twenty years. Take Renee from him, and all of that falls through. Why not just move things along for him?"Walking up to Jasper's side and clapping his shoulder, he chuckled. "That said, when Renee returns to her real father's side, will you give up on her or move in with the in-laws instead?""Shut up." Jasper snorted, rolling his eyes.Conrad laughed. "We're talking about wealth that could match nations. Sure, you're Hyperia's richest, but there's still an insurmountable difference. And her family won't let her go after she went missing for decades—you'd better be sure about this."In other words, Jasper should eit

While Mark stood gaping, Yvie's face turned pale. "Jasper… is alive?!"It was definitely a bolt from the blue—she was an accomplice to his purported death, even if she didn't do it directly.But if he was alive, then wouldn't she be the first one to be killed?!Mark's fingers clenched around his phone, and he never looked at Yvie as he growled, "I'm going downstairs for a look. Arrange for people to find out what he's been up to!"With that, he put on his clothes, grooming himself as he strode out of the room.When he arrived downstairs, he found two men at the drawing room as he stood at the stairs.And the man in the black suit could only be Jasper.The fact that he showed up here meant he knew Mark was the one who had sabotaged his plane.Even if Mark had no evidence to prove that, he felt all the more guilt-ridden.Still, he was feigning a smile as he went downstairs. "Oh, Mr. Zeller! The news was saying your plane crashed in the sea, and I really thought you were gone, bu

Clasping his hands behind his back, Mark narrowed his eyes sharply at Jasper.Reclining against the couch, he crossed his legs in a figure-four to poise himself with seniority. "It's New Year's Eve—anything can wait until afterward… Also, Renee is my daughter, and as her father, I decide who she marries. I've already found a better choice, so you should give up.""Jas is the only one for me," Renee retorted, determined. "I won't marry anyone else."Jasper had told her the plan before coming—they would keep playing dumb about knowing Mark's plan, so that their own plan can be carried out at the same time."Nonsense!" Mark barked, his expression turning solemn. "I'm your father! You need to listen to me!""And I said I love him!" Reenee retorted rebelliously, clinging firmly to Jasper's hand. "You either say yes, or I'll leave right now!""What?!" Mark was furious and almost flipped the table, but he soon thought the plan would get more difficult if he angered Renee and she left di

Meanwhile, Renee left with Jasper.Simon was chauffeuring while they sat in the back seat, with Renee squeezing Jasper's hand and asking, "Don't you think that was way too simple?"Jasper put an arm around her shoulder, pulling her towards him to lean on his shoulder. "I missed you, so I can't wait.""Mark's going to make his move, isn't he?"She was smart and definitely hit the nail on the head just then.On top of that, she knew Jasper well enough to understand that he wouldn't give up on a strategy that he had maintained for so long just because he missed her.Jasper couldn't help chuckling. "I knew I couldn't hide it from you.""Oh, and what did you find about the locket?" Renee pressed anxiously. "Alison even called yesterday, saying that Uma Sands claimed to be my biological sister.""Uma Sands?" The name didn't really ring a bell, but Jasper did remember meeting the person once, and how she bore a striking resemblance to Renee.However, he kept her at arm's length, be

Tom paused, but he soon stood up as he exclaimed, "Wait, is it really you, Jas? What a surprise!"Both Renee and Mark were taken aback, as neither of them knew that Tom knew Jasper and was a close friend at that."It's been a while, Tom," Jasper said as he released Renee's hand and strode up to shake Tom's hand. "What are you doing here?""To visit Ms. Whitley." Tom smiled at Renee as she stood behind Jasper, and he changed the subject. "Wait, what happened to you? The news was saying your plane crashed, and I was even mourning. It's just strange to see you back with us.""It's a long story," Jasper said, turning and grasping Renee's hand again. "You've been out all morning. Go get some rest—I'll talk to Tom.""Oh, okay…"Renee did notice the dark glint in Jasper's eyes as he looked at Tom and thought the man looked somewhat hostile.But why the strange look?Oh, right—it was the look when one sensed competition.Nodding, Renee said, "Tom, Dad, I'll be going upstairs."The th