Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 211

**Chapter 211: Family Drama**

“Jasper.”

“Who?”

“Ask your father.”

Once the call ended, Owen, still feeling a twinge of skepticism, wasted no time in dialing his dad’s number. “Dad, can I ask you something? Do you happen to know a guy named Jasper?”

The response came swiftly, almost as if it were a reflex: “How do you know that name?”

“Just curious. Is this guy someone powerful?”

“Did you provoke him?”

Owen wasn’t naive; he understood the weight of his father’s tone. He chose not to admit anything. “No, no! A friend was just asking. Is he someone we should worry about offending?”

His father’s reply was succinct yet loaded with meaning: “Worship him.”

Owen felt a chill run down his spine. He quickly redialed Tatiana, his heart racing. “Help! Is there any hope for me?”

“Get rid of that phone number immediately. Pretend like you know nothing about this. I’ll figure something out,” Tatiana advised, her voice steady despite the urgency of the situation.

“You’re my lifesaver! Didn’t you say you wanted those Emerald Crafts items? I’ll send you several large boxes as a thank-you gift for saving my life!” Owen exclaimed, desperation lacing his words.

Tatiana hesitated; she hadn’t wanted to get entangled with Jasper again. But recognizing that Owen had inadvertently provoked him because of her, she felt an obligation to assist. She couldn’t just turn her back on him now.

Unbeknownst to both of them, Owen’s file had already made its way to Jasper.

Jasper meticulously examined the document, his brow furrowing as he read. It was clear that there had been a misunderstanding; they were merely college acquaintances, not romantically involved. Yet, the fact remained that Owen had pursued Tatiana, and their friendship only blossomed after she had turned him down.

Friends. The word left a bitter taste in his mouth. The thought of Owen chasing after Tatiana ignited a surge of anger within him.

He found himself reaching for the drawer, pulling out an unlabeled bottle of pills, and dry-swallowing several of them in quick succession.

The medication acted swiftly, dulling the throbbing headache and the simmering rage that threatened to consume him.

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