Chapter 118: Marcus and Jasmine's Bargain

Marcus sat in the sleek, modern café, tapping his fingers impatiently on the table. The faint hum of conversations and the clinking of coffee cups created a backdrop for his thoughts. He checked his watch, noting that Jasmine was running late. He didn’t mind the wait, though; it gave him time to strategize his next move. The door opened, Jasmine walked in. She scanned the room until she spotted Marcus. Her expression was a mix of determination and anxiety as she made her way over to him. Marcus stood up, offering a thin smile as she sat down. “Jasmine,” he greeted. “Glad you could make it.” “Marcus,” she replied tersely, her eyes narrowing. “Let’s get to it. What do you have for me?” Marcus leaned back in his chair, observing her carefully. “Straight to the point, as always. I like that. It seems I didn’t exactly relay my side very well so why not start by talking about Jasmine.” Jasmine’s eyes flickered with interest, but she kept her expression guarded. “What about her?” “Mich