Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 79

79 Loose Ends

She hadn’t stayed long, but the room was filled with her presence.

“Throw them out.”

“Yes, sir.”

The maid took the bag, preparing to toss it in the trash.

“Wait.”

“Sir?”

He pressed his lips together, then amended, “Just set them aside.” When she comes back, I’ll throw this junk back at her. Then she can’t claim I stole it.

The maid looked bewildered. These cheap things were just taking up space. Why would Jasper want to keep them?

“Just leave them there. You can go.”

“Yes, sir.”

After the maid left, Jasper stood there for a long moment before leaving himself.

He wouldn’t look for her. He didn’t care. He would make Tatiana understand: either obey, or come crawling back for punishment.

Funland Club.

Shawn had hastily organized a gathering, summoning a group of familiar faces from their circle.

They had grumbled initially, annoyed at the short notice and the demand that they must show up, no excuses, unless they wanted to be kicked out of the group. Who would dare refuse?

“I was just about to get it on with this hottie when your call came. What’s so damn important that we had to drop everything?”

“Yeah, is some big shot showing up or something?”

Shawn shot them a look. “Jasper’s coming. Big enough for you?”

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Jasper!

There was only one person Shawn called ‘bro‘–Jasper. This was rare. Their complaints instantly vanished, replaced by eager anticipation.

Not long after, the door opened. Jasper entered with Bianca.

Everyone understood the significance of this gesture. The moment Tatiana was gone, Jasper appeared with Bianca.

Refusing to examine his own actions, Jasper led her to an empty seat and sat down casually.

Bianca smiled sweetly as she greeted everyone. “Hello. We’ve met before, but let me introduce myself properly. I’m Bianca. You can just call me Bianca.”

Shawn was ecstatic, clapping enthusiastically. “Come on, we all know each other! No need to be so formal, Bianca. Let me introduce you around. This is Jimmy, this is Howard…”

This wasn’t just a casual introduction. It signaled Jasper’s public acknowledgment of Bianca, an official statement. Everyone in their circle was sharp; they understood the implication immediately and responded with appropriate enthusiasm and respect. Barring any surprises, Bianca was the official Mrs. Jackson–to–be. Although they had anticipated this, as long as Jasper hadn’t made it official himself, her status wasn’t cemented. Now, it was.

Someone whispered, “Why did Mr. Jackson make the announcement so suddenly? I wasn’t prepared at all.”

“Maybe something provoked him?”

“Who knows? Would you dare ask?”

“No way.”

No one dared ask. They cheered knowingly, calling out greetings to their new ‘sister–in–law.‘

Bianca was overjoyed. She turned to Jasper. “Jasper, why did you suddenly bring me here today?”

Jasper leaned back against the sofa, his posture relaxed, but his expression was hidden in the shadows, unreadable. His deep–set eyes were distant and unfocused. Hearing her question, he glanced up, a faint smile touching his lips. “Aren’t you happy?”

Bianca clung to his arm, looking shy. “I’m so happy, Jasper. Everyone seems to like me.”

“Mm.” He looked at her smiling face, but another face unexpectedly surfaced in his mind. His expression tightened fractionally.

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