Chapter 105 Henry's Coercion on Jasmine
Who would marry a woman who can't bear children?
"Zayne, now I really see who you are," Emily leaned back on the bed, her voice laced with sarcasm as she held up a calm expression despite the turmoil within.
Betrayed once, Emily had lost faith in all men.
Zayne must have put in a lot of effort to win Emily's affections once more.
Unfortunately, when she bravely offered him her battered heart, he ruthlessly trampled over it, soaking it in blood.
Jasmine looked at Emily, feeling immense sorrow.
"Where were you when Emily was in trouble?" Jasmine clenched her fists and stood up.
Jasmine was timid, and after years of social anxiety and panic, she found it hard to look strange men in the eyes.
For Emily's sake, she stood her ground.
"I was busy" Zayne frowned.
"Bullshit, I saw you," Chloe interjected furiously. "You were hiding in the restroom, too scared to come out, you coward!"
"Her reckless flirting got her tangled up with some dangerous crowd. How was I supposed to save her?" Zayne said, his voice laced with irritation.
Emily was so enraged that she lost her color and threw the money and objects from the table on the ground. "Get out, just get out!"
Jasmine bit her lip, shivering as her eyes turned fiery red.
"I've done my part," Zayne said, making no move to pick up the scattered bills as he turned to leave.
"Wait... just wait," Jasmine stammered, her voice heavy with anger.
Zayne paused, furrowing his brow as he turned back to face Jasmine.
Without a word, Jasmine grabbed a glass of water from the bedside and threw it in Zayne’s face.
Chloe had just poured some water, and it was still hot.
Zayne's face turned red and he stamped his foot in pain, his eyes seething with anger at Jasmine. "Are you freaking crazy?!"
Jasmine clenched her fists. "You had it coming."
Chloe rushed forward, pushing Zayne out of the hospital room.
Just as Zayne was about to hurl more insults at Jasmine, he felt a forceful shove from Henry who'd appeared outside the door. "Say one more word!"
Seeing Henry, Zayne paled, scrambling away in fear.
Trembling, Jasmine turned around, reaching out in an attempt to comfort Emily.
Emily just laughed, her laughter turning into tears. "Jasmine... in all these years, I never realized you had it in you. I thought you'd used up all your bravery to hurt yourself."
Jasmine paused, silently looking down.
"While we were inside, I told you, it’s better to lash out than to suffer in silence and get eaten up inside," Emily said her voice weakening.
Jasmine remained silent, her red eyes fixed on Emily.
Seeing Jasmine like this, Emily tried to cheer her up with a joke and then looked at Chloe and Jasmine.
The sight of Emily trying to smile through her anguish brought tears to Chloe's eyes.
Gradually, Jasmine released her clenched fists. "Emma, come find me in Silverlight City, let’s... live together."
Yeah, that was it. Just to survive.
"Okay..." Emily nodded.
"Chloe, can I use your phone?" Jasmine whispered, glancing toward the door.
She needed to call Ethan back. He was her boss now, and she didn't want him to worry.
Remembering what Henry had said about Ethan and Harper...
Jasmine didn't believe it.
Ethan wasn't the type to shirk responsibility.
It wasn’t her place to be concerned and she preferred not to ask.
Chloe handed her phone to Jasmine.
As Jasmine was about to call Ethan, Henry burst through the door.
Startled, Jasmine quickly returned the phone to Chloe.
"Trying to call him?" Henry took Jasmine's phone, displaying Ethan as the outgoing caller.
Jasmine panicked, reaching for the phone, but Henry lifted his arm and trapped her against his chest. "You two need to rest. Jasmine has to head back to Silverlight City tonight and won’t be staying longer. If there's any issue, have someone contact Ben."
Henry's voice was cold and tolerated no argument.
Emily frowned, her eyes filled with sympathy for Jasmine.
Chloe was terrified. Was this Mr. Patrick?
Was he actually with Jasmine?
After Henry had dragged Jasmine away, Chloe whispered, "Mr. Patrick seems really into Jasmine. Would she become the future Mrs. Patrick?"
Emily sighed and shook her head. "A guy like Henry marrying someone like us? Impossible."
With a wry smile, Emily leaned back on the bed. "Those lofty types, they’re ruthless in their pursuits, they revel in the conquest, never granting the status someone like Jasmine would want."
Chloe opened her mouth to speak, then stopped herself.
Henry wasn't someone they could offend. Best to keep quiet.
...
In the parking lot.
Jasmine stumbled as Henry pulled her toward the car.
She was scared.
She could that Henry was furious.
"So, you care that much about Ethan?" Henry tossed Jasmine's phone aside and pinned her beneath him.
"What are you doing... Henry, stop this..." Jasmine was terrified, frantically trying to push Henry away.
As Henry leaned in, she was instantly transported back to that night six years ago.
Her whole being was filled with fear.
"Mr. Patrick..." Ben, who was sleeping in the car, woke up with a start and looked at Henry anxiously.
"Get out!" Henry barked with growing anger.
It wasn't just because Jasmine worked at Stellar Enterprises, or that she cared more about Ethan, but because Mr. Patrick Sr. was trying to fight for Justin's custody, making him deal with lawyers over the custody battle.
Then, there was Jasmine, still clueless about it all...
Ben was panicking. He wanted to save Jasmine, but Henry was his boss.
"Henry, please don't do this..." Jasmine was crying in fear.
Henry glared at Ben with fury in his eyes. "Don't make me repeat myself."
Ben's head was spinning as he got out of the car and walked some distance away, his breathing ragged.
He stopped. His thoughts were in disarray.
Should he... do something?
It was painfully obvious what Henry wanted to do to Jasmine.
...
"Henry, don't touch me, please..." Jasmine sobbed, pleading with Henry, but he persisted.
He was strong, pinning Jasmine's hands above her head, leaving her helpless. "Jasmine, have I been too nice to you?"
"Have I respected you too much that you've forgotten what you need to do to protect yourself?" Henry was livid. He wanted Jasmine to obediently comply, never to defy him.
Just comply.
Gradually, Jasmine stopped struggling, tears clouding her eyes.
"Mr. Patrick, Mr. Patrick Sr. is looking for you..." Ben came back, his voice trembling.
Inside the car, Henry had no desire to acknowledge Ben's presence.
"The assistant from Mr. Patrick Sr.'s office said his heart condition is acting up." Ben knew Henry's Achilles' heel was Mr. Patrick Sr.
Henry's grip on Jasmine faltered for a moment, and he sat up straight, loosening his tie with a dark look in his eyes.
Jasmine took her chance to push Henry away and opened the car door from the other side, fleeing in a panic.
Henry cursed irritably and punched the passenger seat.
"Find her... and take her back to Silverlight City." Henry also got out of the car and leaned against the door, smoking.
Ben hesitated momentarily before running off in search of Jasmine.
She was nowhere in sight, having disappeared into one of the many alleys near the hospital, which were full of drunks and unsavory characters.
It was too dangerous for Jasmine to be out there alone, in unfamiliar territory.
Being terrified, all Jasmine knew was to desperately run, not looking back.
Her only thought was to find a safe spot to hide and disappear into herself.
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