Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 147

**TITLE: Even the Night Couldn’t Silence Her Light**
**Chapter 147: The Hidden Truth**

Once upon a time, she had wielded such tactics to mete out punishment to countless others, yet she had never envisioned that the tables would turn and the very same methods would be directed at her.

“Why are you being so reckless? You need to be more cautious next time,” Leon admonished, his tone laced with a mix of concern and authority.

“Yes, I understand,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper, a hint of resignation evident in her demeanor.

Leon’s strategies were undoubtedly effective, and eventually, a smile, albeit a fabricated one, graced Minnie’s lips. It was a fleeting expression, a mask that barely concealed the turmoil beneath.

As the toast was presented to Tatiana, Minnie’s gaze was a storm of undisguised disdain. Clutching her wine glass, she raised it mockingly, her voice dripping with sarcasm, “I toast you.”

Leon, in stark contrast, radiated sincerity. His grin was wide and genuine as he chimed in, “Thank you! Without you, Minnie and I wouldn’t have been able to tie the knot!”

Tatiana, however, abstained from alcohol. She lifted her glass, her voice steady yet polite, “I wish you both eternal bliss.”

The thought of consuming alcohol was a perilous one for her. Dreame had issued a stern warning: if she so much as sipped wine, the acupuncture treatment would be rendered ineffective, exposing her vulnerabilities and possibly leading to severe repercussions.

Thus, she merely brought the glass to her lips, a mere gesture without the act of drinking.

Minnie, however, was unyielding, her eyes glinting like a venomous snake poised to strike. “Sister, this is our wedding wine. It would be disrespectful not to drink it all. Finish it.”

Tatiana hesitated, her lips pressing together in a thin line. “I’m allergic to alcohol,” she stated firmly, hoping to defuse the situation.

“You’re lying. How can you conveniently be allergic to alcohol? I know the truth—you must not like me, and that’s why you refuse to drink my wedding wine,” Minnie accused, her voice rising with indignation.

The surrounding guests turned their attention toward the escalating tension.

Minnie thrust the glass toward Tatiana, demanding she drink.

Today was their wedding day. As the bride, Minnie was the star of the show, and Tatiana’s refusal to partake would be seen as a significant affront to her.

Leon, sensing the brewing storm, felt the weight of the moment. He added, teasingly, “Just take a sip. It’s not poison. Show some respect.”

The atmosphere grew thick with anticipation, a standoff that seemed to stretch on indefinitely.

Just then, an unexpected voice cut through the tension. “What respect?”

Jasper’s sudden appearance shattered the impasse.

Leon, recognizing the shift in dynamics, quickly adjusted his tone. “Jasper, we toast you!” he declared, attempting to lighten the mood.

Jasper, however, had no intention of playing along. In one swift motion, he took the wine from Tatiana’s glass and downed it in one gulp, drinking on her behalf.

Leon’s eyes flickered with understanding; he recognized the significance of the act.

Minnie, on the other hand, felt her teeth grind together in frustration. A fire of anger ignited within her, but alongside it, a pang of uncertainty gnawed at her. Why was her brother so fiercely protective of this woman she deemed unattractive?

Her gaze shifted slowly to Tatiana, her eyes narrowing as she scrutinized her features. She looked beyond the scars, trying to piece together a familiarity that danced just out of reach. A name lingered at the edge of her consciousness, tantalizingly close yet frustratingly elusive.

“Minnie, come quickly! Toast your grand-uncle!” Vivian’s voice sliced through her thoughts, causing the name that had been on the tip of her tongue to vanish into thin air.

Leon offered a quick apology. “Jasper, please forgive us for a moment,” he said, guiding a reluctant Minnie away from the scene.

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