Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 87

Even in Darkness, She Chose to Rise

Chapter 87 A Critical Call

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His response surprised everyone around them, as they had all assumed Tatiana had run off with him. Now that the man in question had appeared and denied the rumor, they felt a little guilty.

Before Jasper could speak, another person rushed forward. “Impossible! Tatiana must have left with you! Bring her back, now!”

It was Xavier.

Xavier’s reaction was far stronger than Jasper’s. His eyes were fixed intently on Chandler, his face filled with fury, but the anger was mixed with a trace of fear.

“What is wrong with all of you? I already said Tatiana isn’t with me!” Just after shouting, Chandler belatedly realized another possibility. “No, wait. If you all thought Tatiana was with me, then… where is Tatiana? Where is she?”

Yes, where was she?

The same question rose in everyone’s mind.

Xavier trembled, his face deathly pale. “No, it can’t be. Tatiana must be with you. She wouldn’t… nothing could have happened to her…”

Jasper noted those words and narrowed his eyes. “Xavier, what do you mean?”

Xavier couldn’t speak, his mind trapped in that terrifying speculation.

Just then, Jasper’s phone rang. “Hello?”

“We finally reached you. Is Miss Tatiana there? She hasn’t come for her follow–up appointment. Her condition is critical, and she is in danger of an episode at any time. There is a new medication that has shown remarkable efficacy for lung cancer. We recommend she return to the hospital to apply for the trial; it could extend her life.”

Jasper’s grip on the phone suddenly tightened. “Still pulling this ‘playing sick‘ routine? How much did she pay you to put on this act?”

First disappearing, now a fatal illness. It was the same old trick, just repackaged. She’s always been good at this.

“Sir, what act? Her situation is truly dangerous, this is not a joke. If she continues without treatment, she could…”

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The call was disconnected.

That original trace of unease Jasper felt vanished completely. He even curled his lip in a slight smile. “Pay it no mind. She’s definitely hiding in some corner, watching all this, resorting to her petty tricks.”

Chandler was stunned. “What do you mean? What did that call say? Where is Tatiana?”

Jasper waved his hand. “See him out.”

The bodyguards immediately moved forward and seized Chandler to escort him out.

“Let go! I can walk myself!”

Chandler shoved the bodyguards away and straightened his clothes. Knowing he wouldn’t find Tatiana here, he didn’t want to stay anyway. For some reason, he had a terrible feeling in his gut, a desperate urge to find Tatiana immediately.

“Jasper, you had better not regret the choice you made today!”

With that, Chandler left on his own.

Jasper was completely unbothered.

Especially knowing that Tatiana hadn’t given up the “pretend to be sick” tactic to gain his sympathy, he became even more certain that she was hiding in a corner somewhere, watching this scene, feeling inferior and jealous.

Conversely, Xavier’s expression grew increasingly tense. He couldn’t help but ask, “Jasper, was that call about Tatiana? What did it say?”

Jasper didn’t hide it. “Tatiana hired someone to pose as a doctor, claiming she has lung cancer and is in mortal danger. It’s her usual tactic, just trying to stop the wedding. Don’t overthink it.”

Hearing this, Xavier also breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, Tatiana had tried faking an illness to force Jasper to visit her in the past.

Besides, he had just seen her physical examination report not long ago; it was perfectly healthy, no mention of lung cancer.

So, it was very likely she had also started the “eloping with Chandler” rumor, aiming to make Jasper jealous and force him to look for her. When that scheme failed, she hired someone to play a doctor and announce dire news.

One link after another, truly a meticulous scheme.

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Chapter 87 A Critical Call

Therefore, that corpse couldn’t possibly be Tatiana.

Xavier managed to calm himself.

“Xavier, you don’t look well. Is something wrong?”

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