Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 269

**Even the Night Couldn’t Silence Her Light**
**Chapter 269: The Magic Eye**

The tension in the room was palpable, thick enough to cut with a knife. The man’s eyes blazed with fury, a storm of emotion swirling within him, and he looked as if he might leap from his seat at any moment. Yet, the bodyguard, a mountain of muscle, kept him firmly in place, rendering him immobile. The threat was clear; one wrong move and the gun would be pressed against his temple.

Tatiana inhaled deeply, her heart racing. “Let’s holster our weapons first. There’s no need to escalate this into a firefight,” she urged, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her.

However, her own weapon remained firmly in her grip, unmoved, a reflection of her inner conflict.

Jasper’s expression hardened, his demeanor shifting to ice. Just as he was about to respond, the door swung open unexpectedly.

“I wanted to take Ann out…” he began, but Tatiana’s words faltered as she took in the chaotic scene before her. Her eyes widened, and she quickly adjusted her phrasing, “Am I interrupting something?”

Without missing a beat, Jasper signaled to his men to lower their weapons, his focus shifting entirely to Tatiana as he ushered her out of the room, closing the door behind them with a decisive click that shut out the tension.

Tatiana hesitated, uncertainty flickering across her features. “What’s going on in there?” she inquired, her curiosity piqued.

“It’s nothing,” he replied, his tone dismissive, but the sight of the drawn guns painted a different picture.

How could it be “nothing” when they were all armed? Yet, sensing Jasper’s reluctance to elaborate, she decided to redirect the conversation. “I was hoping to take Ann out for a little while. Is that alright? If it’s too much trouble, we can skip it.”

She didn’t want to create any complications, but it was a rare occasion for Ann to express a desire to go somewhere, and Tatiana couldn’t bear to deny her. Testing the waters cautiously, she gauged Jasper’s reaction.

He seemed to read her thoughts effortlessly. “Where do you want to go?” he asked, his eyes narrowing slightly in curiosity.

“Over there.” She pointed out the window, indicating the tallest building in sight, the one crowned with a Ferris wheel—the “Magic Eye,” a beloved landmark that beckoned visitors with its charm.

Ann had been gazing at it with longing for what felt like ages.

“Alright. I’ll take you,” Jasper said, his tone brooking no argument.

Tatiana opened her mouth to protest, to insist that she could manage on her own, but the look on his face—a mixture of determination and authority—silenced her.

“Why don’t you head back? I’ll bring you both back in a little while,” he instructed, his voice leaving no room for discussion.

“Okay,” she acquiesced, turning away reluctantly.

Jasper watched her retreating figure until she was out of sight, then he returned to the study, the weight of the earlier confrontation still lingering in the air.

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**Chapter 269: The Magic Eye**

The Magic Eye, an impressive Ferris wheel soaring thousands of meters into the sky, was a hotspot for thrill-seekers and adventurers alike. Each car was crafted from a special, nearly transparent glass, offering an exhilarating view that could make anyone’s heart race.

As Tatiana stepped onto the glass platform, a wave of regret washed over her. She had underestimated the psychological toll that such heights could take on her.

A sharp breath escaped her lips as her knees threatened to buckle beneath her. Just as she felt herself faltering, a pair of strong hands caught her from behind, steadying her.

“Are you alright?” Jasper’s voice was close, his warmth enveloping her like a comforting blanket.

She wanted to pull away, to regain her composure, but the dizzying view beneath her feet held her captive, rendering her body rigid with fear.

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