Chapter 114: Marcus’s Scheme

As soon as Kimberly left his office, Marcus wasted no time in dialing Jasmine’s number. The phone rang twice before she picked up. “Hello?” Jasmine responded on the other end, her voice hesitant. “Jasmine, it’s Marcus,” he said, his tone smooth and calculated. “We need to talk. Can you meet me?” There was a pause on the line before Jasmine responded. “Um, sure. When and where?” “Tonight. I’ll text you the details. It’s urgent,” Marcus replied, already planning his next move. Later that evening, Marcus sat across from Jasmine in a dimly lit café, their faces illuminated by the flickering candlelight. Jasmine looked nervous, her fingers fidgeting with the edge of her napkin. “Thank you for agreeing to meet with me, Jasmine,” Marcus began, his voice low and persuasive. “I have a proposition for you.” Jasmine eyed him warily. “What kind of proposition are you talking about?” “I know about your brother Michael’s little collection of family documents,” Marcus said, leaning in closer.