Chapter 696

Jasper was really fearless for standing up to Conrad even though he knew Conrad was after me. His gutsiness took me by surprise. I recalled that Kara might be at House of Griffins and had to check it out for myself. So I said, "No. I've got other stuff going on tonight." Jasper didn't seem fazed. "Alright, Ms. Crown. If you need anything, just let me know." I nodded, and he politely made his exit. As he reached the elevator, a colleague walked by and called out, "Mr. Howell." Jasper nodded without bothering to correct him. "He really looks like Brandon. Do you think it might actually be him?" Conrad asked. I didn't want Conrad to think I was hiding something by saying no too quickly. So, I smiled a little and said, "I can't say for sure, which is why I need to find out." I gave the lunchbox a little shake in my hand. "Brandon used to whip up all sorts of dishes for me, so I figured I'd see what Jasper can do." I said that to help Conrad understand why I asked Jasper to cook fo