Chapter 103 Ethan and Harper Slept Together
"You can go find the surveillance footage yourself." Jasmine took a deep breath as she looked at Evan.
There was surveillance at every angle outside Stellar Enterprises.
If they suspected her, they should present evidence to accuse her, not simply jump to conclusions like this.
Jasmine didn't want to explain either. Explanations were pointless; when Evan pushed her, he had already judged her.
Evan furrowed his brow, his gaze at Jasmine somewhat complex.
"Let's go." Henry tried to hold Jasmine's hand, but she evaded it.
Silent with her head down, Jasmine got into Henry's car.
Henry sighed; Jasmine was truly too stubborn.
Yet, he couldn't bring himself to use force against her.
With Justin as a constraint, Jasmine would never cut ties with him.
"Jasmine, why did you suddenly decide to come to Stellar Enterprises?" Henry was very concerned about Jasmine being at Stellar Enterprises.
If Jasmine could enter Stellar Enterprises, it must be because Ethan had done something.
But Stellar Enterprises had Daniel and Carmen. It would be tough for her there.
He really wanted to hide Jasmine away and lock her up, but he also understood Jasmine's temperament.
He could only hope Jasmine would see the difficulty and retreat.
"Stellar Enterprises is good, and the salary they offer is high." Jasmine spoke softly.
"If you're willing, you can come work with me; I can pay you double what Stellar Enterprises does." Henry frowned.
"What position would I have by your side?" Jasmine asked.
Henry paused.
Jasmine's academic record had been deleted. All that could be found was her high school diploma.
What position could she hold at SHC Group? "You'll follow me, be by my side every day, and be my assistant."
"An assistant doesn't need a high salary." Jasmine looked quietly at Henry.
Henry still treated her differently because he didn't believe she could handle the position.
But Ethan trusted her.
That trust made her feel at ease.
So, she preferred to take a salary that a regular position would offer, rather than double.
"Jasmine, do you always have to be this strong-willed?" Henry rubbed his forehead. "Society is complex; a large corporation is a microcosm of society. Sometimes, it’s even more intricate than society itself."
Henry couldn't bear to see Jasmine suffer further.
Jasmine tucked her hands into her sleeves, saying nothing.
Henry reached out to Jasmine. "What's wrong with your hand?"
Jasmine shook her head, remaining silent.
"Let me see." Henry reached for Jasmine's wrist.
Only when he forcibly pulled it over did he see that the palm of Jasmine's hand had been scraped.
Blood had already dried in the crevices of her fingers.
Henry's expression darkened instantly. He retrieved a first aid kit from the car to tend to Jasmine's wound.
Throughout, Jasmine remained silent, not uttering a word.
"Jasmine, why do you have to endure this suffering? If you stay by my side obediently, I won't let you get hurt again. I won't make the same mistake twice." Henry just couldn't understand.
If she stayed by his side, he could provide her with all the security she needed. Life could be so much easier; why did she have to make it so hard for herself?
"Stay by your side as your secret lover?" Jasmine retorted.
Henry was momentarily speechless; why had he not noticed before that Jasmine had a sharp tongue?
"Is that how you see it? My marriage to the Brown family is just a partnership; it’s my grandfather’s wish," Henry explained.
Jasmine understood what Henry meant; as long as Mr. Patrick Sr. was alive, he couldn't divorce Zelda and had to maintain that relationship.
But if Mr. Patrick Sr. passed away, he would immediately divorce Zelda.
He made Jasmine wait, waiting for Mr. Patrick Sr. to pass away.
"If I follow you, even if Mr. Patrick Sr. passes away, you won't marry me," Jasmine was very clear.
Henry might divorce Zelda, but he would never give her a legitimate status.
"Is a title that important? Once I divorce Zelda, you'll be the only one by my side, everything will be yours except for that marriage certificate," Henry rubbed his forehead.
Jasmine looked out the window, feeling somewhat powerless.
Even Ethan knew that only a marriage certificate could make her feel secure enough to cooperate.
With a bitter smile, Jasmine felt her eyes burning. Tears were welling up in them again.
Her relationship with Ethan was also a business marriage.
Similar to Henry and Zelda.
In reality, it was quite sad.
But Ethan could provide her with a sense of security and respect that Henry couldn't offer.
"Think carefully," Henry still wanted Jasmine to think it through.
Carmen wouldn't let Jasmine stay at Stellar Enterprises for long, and once Daniel came out, he wouldn't easily let Jasmine off the hook.
Then there was the Brown family. Once Zelda came out, she would definitely cause trouble for Jasmine.
When Jasmine wasn't by his side, Henry feared she would get hurt.
"Henry, I have my own life to live; I have a son to raise and a brother. I am my own person." Jasmine was very grateful for Henry helping her time and time again. "A title and a marriage are important to me even if you think a woman like me doesn’t deserve to have them."
Jasmine had fantasized countless times about her wedding. She thought she would wear the most beautiful wedding dress ever.
She wanted to walk on a path strewn with roses, towards her lover, her husband.
However, that fantasy would never come true because no man was willing to give her a title, not even a wedding.
Her secret marriage with Ethan was also just a transaction.
Henry frowned as he looked at Jasmine; she could see through things clearly but couldn't fully understand.
Ultimately, she had just come out of a sheltered environment, with too little life experience.
He could only bear the pain of letting her experience more suffering so she could truly understand that being by his side was the best choice.
"Is that why you want to stay at Stellar Enterprises? Ethan won't look out for you," Henry sighed.
"I will do my best," Jasmine's gaze was intense.
Henry's throat tightened. "Call me immediately if anything happens, After you see Emily, I'll have Ben bring you back."
Without Ben's help, arranging transportation from Silverlight City to Boston would take a long time. So, Jasmine didn't refuse Henry's arrangement and nodded in agreement.
…
Boston Medical Center.
Ben dropped Jasmine off at the hospital, and by this time, it was already midnight. Ben had been busy for a while without taking any rest.
"Thank you..." Jasmine walked up to Ben and thanked him quietly.
"No worries, you and Mr. Patrick go ahead; I'll rest in the car for a while," Ben waved with a smile.
Seeing Jasmine looking uneasy, Ben spoke again. "If you truly want to thank me, by the time we get to Silverlight City, it should be morning. How about treating me to breakfast?"
Jasmine looked up at Ben, nodded heavily, and smiled. "Sure, what would you like to eat?"
Ben paused for a moment and stared at Jasmine in a daze.
She looked beautiful when she smiled.
"Coffee and toast. The toast at Dottie's True Blue Café is pretty good," Ben said with a smile.
Jasmine nodded. "Okay!"
"Let's go." Henry glanced disapprovingly at Ben; he didn’t like it when Jasmine smiled at other men.
Jasmine turned and followed behind Henry, speaking softly. "What did the doctor say about Emily's condition?"
"I've asked the doctor to do everything possible, but her uterus is definitely not salvageable. We'll take care of her afterwards and provide her with appropriate compensation," Henry entered the elevator to the inpatient ward.
Jasmine followed, feeling somewhat lost.
Losing her uterus meant she could never have her own children again.
Emily actually loved children a lot.
During their time in prison, Emily always asked her about Justin, showing her love for children.
On the day Emily was released from prison, she even asked for a photo of Justin.
Her phone rang.
Jasmine glanced at it and saw that it was Ethan.
She fumbled with the phone in panic, and it fell to the ground.
Henry looked at the phone on the floor and picked it up with a dark expression.
"Give it back to me..." Jasmine was a bit flustered.
Seeing Jasmine's nervous state, Henry became even more displeased.
He declined Ethan's call and dragged Jasmine to a corner. "Jasmine, do you think Ethan is a good person? Do you know that Ethan slept with Zelda's sister Harper? He didn't take responsibility, causing Harper to attempt suicide many times."
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