Rift in the perfect picture

Chapter 0248

tnsguised as members of high society, people wore fake smiles and greeted each other with superficial pleasantries

Jasmine, who was dressed in a bright red suit, stood in the center of the hall, looking professional and stunning.

When someone was in the limelight, no one cared about their past Even though she couldn’t engage in the most basic of academic discussions, others would bring up appropriate topics to make sure she felt fully involved.

She noticed me too. Her gaze followed my every move as she casually brushed her hair back, deliberately showing off her carefully applied makeup.

“Mrs Hawk, I didn’t expect to see you here. She handed me a glass of wine and pretended to cover her mouth apologetically, saying, “Oh, I’m so sorry. Ms. Jones. I forgot you’re no longer ‘Mrs. Hawk‘.”

Although no one pointed fingers, there were still those around eager to watch the drama unfold.

Someone fanned the flames, saying, “Ms. Cooper, who is this? She doesn’t seem to be from your circle.”

At this moment, Jasmine was no longer the pitiful little figure who once garnered sympathy in the hospital.

She looked me up and down with a contemptuous gaze while her words. were now tinged with an unconscious arrogance. Even a fool could guess. where that arrogance came from.

Yasmine stepped in front of me, about to speak, but I stopped her and said, ” Go handle your business.”

She leaned in close to my ear and whispered, just loud enough for only the two of us to hear, “Are you sure you can handle this?”

I nodded, all smiles as I looked at Jasmine and asked, “Has your owner arrived yet? I need to talk to him about something.”

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The word “owner” made her feel humiliated. The color drained from her face, and the smile on her lips tightened.

She eventually replied, “Ms. Jones, you’re still so blunt as ever. If you want to see Nick, just go ahead. There’s no need to ask me about his whereabouts. I’m not that petty.

“Besides, he has his own matters to attend to. He’s not by my side every minute of the day.”

Someone flattered her on purpose, saying, “Ms. Cooper, you must be joking. We all know how much Mr. Hawk dotes on you. By the way, Mr. Hawk isn’t someone just any random person can meet on a whim.”

As soon as the person said that, the crowd burst into harsh, mocking laughter.

A lawyer who was known for his sharp tongue chimed in, saying, “I’ve never seen such an arrogant discarded wife before!”

Yasmine saw what had happened and wanted to come over to help me, but a man beside her suddenly called out to her. He was the most famous headhunter in Radiant City, and our goal today was to meet him.

“This is the former Mrs. Hawk, isn’t she? Interesting,” he said while stroking his chin thoughtfully. “Let’s see how she handles this situation. I need to decide whether she’s someone worth befriending.”

Jasmine had grown accustomed to being meek and subservient around me. So, now that our roles were suddenly reversed, she couldn’t pass up the chance to mock me.

“Ms. Jones, my friends are just standing up for me. Don’t take it to heart. Are you having trouble reaching Nick because you need to see him urgently? I can help you contact him easily. It’s nothing.”

She pulled out her phone as she spoke, and the people around us started

aising her beauty and kindness.

I once thought she was an innocent bystander caught up in the mess

between Nicholas and me, but now I ecold son clearly how much she enjoyed being in the spotlight.

“Don’t be in a hurry,” Linterrupted her in a calm voice. “Do you believe that if neither of us contacts him, I have a way to make him show up?”

Before Jasmine could respond, someone had already scoffed at my arrogance.

Her expression shifted as she weighed ny importance in Nicholas‘ life. She looked at me with a hint of suspicion, wondering why I seemed so confident.

I remained composed, letting her scrutinize me all she wanted. The malice directed at me by those around us only fueled her courage.

She shook her head and answered, “I don’t believe you. Nick mentioned he had an important meeting today. Otherwise, he would’ve been here with me.”

Her words reassured the onlookers, giving them the satisfaction they sought.

“But my approach is pretty straightforward. I wonder if you can handle it without getting upset, Ms. Cooper.”

She said, “I won’t if you can make Nick come here on his own. I haven’t seen him all day, and I miss him too. If he really shows up here, I’ll have you to thank.”

“In that case, I shall no longer delay,” I replied.

Without warning, I stepped forward and slapped Jasmine hard across the face. The sound was so loud that everyone froze in shock.

I mase ged my wrist with a wide grin. “Do you think your owner will rush

If he doesn’t, then maybe he doesn’t care about you as much as