Chapter 379

“Before I met you, I thought my persistence towards Victoria was love...” Jasper hugged Summer in his arms while whispering to her. “Victoria went to Country M, but Lydia stayed by my side. She was the daughter of Uncle Larson. Even if he was our housekeeper, he was more like a family to us.

“When three years ago Lydia was diagnosed with leukemia, her mood and health turned for the worse. Uncle Larson then came and begged me to accompany her during that period. He wanted me to encourage her and ask her to receive the treatment.”

Summer looked at Jasper with clear eyes and gently pushed him away.

Then, he and Lydia...

“Sum... are you mad?” Jasper stared at Summer anxiously. “I promise, Lydia and I are just like siblings. It was because Uncle Larson came and begged me. Lydia opposed the treatment. I..”

“No, I believe you. I told you before that I believe in you.” Summer interrupted Jasper’s words. “Then, later...”

“Three years ago... Because of company matters, I let the driver send Lydia to the hospital. But they met with an accident on the road. Lydia... and the car fell off a cliff. Her body could not be found afterwards”

For Jasper, this matter that happened three years ago was a taboo topic.

“Regarding this matter... I never allowed anyone to speak about this. But I want to tell you everything so that you will know me more...”

Jasper had never told anyone about this, and he did not allow anyone to talk about Lydia in front of him.

He had always felt guilty because of Lydia’s death.

If it were not because of him, Lydia would not have been involved.

“I’m sorry...” Summer reached out and hugged Jasper. She tried to comfort him by patting his back. “It was not your fault.”

She knew that Jasper felt guilty.

“Sum, do you trust me?” Jasper whispered while caressing her body from top to bottom.

“I do...” Summer’s face instantly turned red, and she anxiously buried herself in Jasper’s arms. “Ah, Jaz, let’s sleep, okay?”

“My wife, you said yes to my proposal today. Can we go and collect our marriage certificate tomorrow?” Jasper started to cajole her again. Regardless of what identity Summer had, that of Naomi or anyone else, she could only marry him.

“N-No. My dad... is still missing.” Summer lowered her head. She was not sure whether she should tell Jasper that she had known about her father’s disappearance beforehand. “Y-You just married Naomi a while ago. Now, you proposed to me. The netizens are now accusing you of being a scumbag. Let’s just have things tide over for the time being.”

“Is it because of this? My reputation has never been good...” Jasper felt wronged...

Summer was amused. Before, Jasper was a scary existence in her eyes because he always threatened her. But now, he even knew how to act like a spoiled child…

“I’ve been investigating matters about your father. Don’t worry, he’ll be fine.” Jasper’s gaze darkened, and he rubbed Summer’s head. “Sleep. Be good.”

Summer nodded with relief.

After she fell asleep, Jasper went to the balcony and lit up a cigarette.

“What’s the current situation of Plath Corporation?”

“Young Master, Plath Corporation is in a mess. Since Mr. Alaric Plath went missing, it was Mrs. Plath who took care of the matters at Country M. But Mr. Brighton has been the one in charge in the country, but the board of directors from the Plath family have a stronger foundation than Brighton. It seems like he’s not quite able to keep them in control.” The assistant sounded a bit worried. “Ms. Summer...”

Except for Summer, no one else could take over Plath Corporation. However, Summer might not be able to keep it under control either.

Jasper felt sorry for his wife. He would never let her go through such torture.

“She doesn’t need to do anything.” Jasper frowned.

Summer did not need to do anything. He did not want her to do anything that would make her feel troubled.

The assistant was silent for a long time. He knew that Jasper would not be able to bear the thought of letting Summer do anything.

“Go and investigate who of the board of directors in Plath Corporation at the Sea City Branch is close with the Trump family. Keep an eye on the Trump family. Also, isn’t Victoria saying that the Trump family is going to kill her? Why is it that in just a few days, Rupert announced to everyone that he was going to marry her?

“Victoria must have blackmailed him. Otherwise, with Rupert and his father’s personalities, she would have already died without knowing how.”

Jasper extinguished the cigarette on the ashtray, then sat on the balcony for some time more before going to the bathroom.

He was worried that the cigarette smell on him would make Summer feel uncomfortable.

*****

At the Trump family...

“Now, Jasper is out of the game. Let’s celebrate the fact that we’ve won half of the game.” Rose lifted her wine glass in Cartier’s direction and smiled. “What about your side? How’s the progress?”

“We are still not familiar with the strength of the illegitimate son of the former owner of Hamilton's Universal Movies Corporation, Cosmo Hamilton. The owner of the Miller family and Miller Corporation has changed. But everything else belongs to you, Madam.” Cartier smiled with a flattering look. He stood up and knocked his glass against Rose’s. “Isn’t everything that is under the Ardly family and Mr. Samson yours? Your son is capable. I’m so jealous of you. He’s unlike my useless son, who will die in a woman’s hands one day!”