NovelBarChapter 711 His Admirer If Jasper hadn't stepped in to help Mandy back then, she probably wouldn't have made it through college so easily.
She wouldn't have had the strength to handle all the exams.
Her life had been exhausting, but Jasper's assistance gave her a chance to move forward smoothly. Without his help, she might have been lost long ago, never reaching where she was today. Jasper was curious. "Really? What did I do for you? I honestly don't remember." Mandy smiled. "Well, people who do good often forget about it. But I remember it." Jasper looked at her thoughtfully and smiled. "Looks like life's been treating you well these past few years." "I wouldn't say I've done extraordinarily well, but I'm happy with where I am now." "That's good to hear." After all, for most people, money solved the majority of life's problems.
"What about you?" Mandy asked. "How have you been these past few years?" "Do I look like I'm struggling?" Mandy paused, then said seriously, "You might be wealthy, but you don't seem truly happy." Leaning back in his chair, Jasper seemed intrigued. "Why do you think that?" "I'm not sure of all the reasons, but a happy person doesn't usually drink alone at a bar." Her words hit home.
Usually, Jasper only visited bars when he was feeling down.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn the past, he surrounded himself with people to avoid appearing lonely. But as he got older, he found himself enjoying solitude more and more.
Now, he could spend half an hour just sipping a single drink, savoring the quiet.
He didn't deny it, remaining silent.
Mandy glanced at him, her eyes softening with a hint of sympathy.
Was it possible that someone like him, seemingly on top of the world, had unfulfilled longings? Suddenly, a woman rushed over, pushing past Mandy. She called out, "Jasper! There you are! Why didn't you tellyou were here? I'll join you!" Mandy could only stand there in surprise.
Jasper turned to the newcomer, flashing a faint smile. "Ivory, what are you doing here?" Ivory McGee beamed at him. "I cwith a friend. I didn't expect to see you here, Jasper. Letsit with you!" Ivory was one of those women who had been pursuing Jasper for stime.
She had met him through her brother in Wiltonshire, but he had never been interested in her romantically.
Even though she often hinted at her feelings, he always turned her down politely. Yet, here she was, again. Jasper glanced at Mandy, noting how Ivory had rudely shoved her aside. He didn't appreciate how she treated Mandy.
"I'm with someone at the moment," he said, his voice calm but firm.
Ivory turned to Mandy, giving her a once-over as if sizing up the competition. "What's so special about her? She's nothing compared to me." Her disrespectful comment crossed Jasper's line.
"Ivory, where do you get that kind of confidence? It's sad when you can't even see yourself clearly." After he said so, Ivory showed a look of grievance.
Mandy's expression was also subtle.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Why are you being so harsh?" Ivory said, her voice breaking. "Is it so J.ne wrong to like you? I woken be here if I didn't care about you.
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Jasper didn't waver. "It's tfor you to go. I don't want to have to say t again. Liking someone isn't wrong, but when it's one-sided, it becomes a problem. Should I call your brother to cpick you up?" Ivory left in tears.
Mandy listened to Jasper's words, feeling as though a cold breeze had swept over her heart. The content is overher on novelenglish.net! Liking someone wasn't a crime, but one-sided affection was doomed from the start.
It almost felt like he was giving her a warning too.
Her once unsteady feelings were now firmly in check.
She had thanked Jasper for his past kindness, and they didn't have much in common beyond that. There wasn't a reason for her to stay any longer. Since she had already stood up, she could leave now.
Jasper broke the silence. "I'm sorry for what just happened. I apologize on her behalf."
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