Chapter 132: The Deal Sealed

Jasmine paced around her room, her fingers trembling as she dialed Marcus’s number. The documents were safely tucked away, but the adrenaline from her close call with Michael still coursed through her veins. She needed to get this over with quickly. The phone rang twice before Marcus answered. “Jasmine?” “I have them,” she said, not bothering with pleasantries. “The documents you wanted.” A satisfied chuckle echoed through the line. “Excellent. How about we meet tomorrow at our usual spot. At noon.” “Fine,” Jasmine agreed. “But this better be worth my time, Marcus.” “It will be,” he assured her. “See you tomorrow then.” The next day, Jasmine arrived at the designated café, a quiet, upscale place on the outskirts of town. Marcus was already there, sitting at a corner table, his expression unreadable. She slid into the seat opposite him, her heart pounding. “Do you have them?” he asked, his voice low. Without a word, Jasmine pulled the documents from her bag and handed them ove