Chapter 65

~Jasmine~ “Happy birthday, my love.” I approached her, noting the immediate gleam in her eyes, although she tried to appear nonchalant. The undisguised excitement warmed me, and I was glad I made it here. I pulled her into a tight hug. Though she didn't reciprocate it, she didn't pull away either. “You haven’t been answering my calls Rosè,” I murmured, and she nodded, her gaze flitting around the room, catching the eyes of her staff before she steered me towards her office. “What the hell were you thinking, Jasmine? And yes, I didn’t answer any of them because not once did I see a single explanation for your actions. I am still pissed at you, in fact, I will be… until you tell me what’s up with you.” She gestured emphatically, and I sighed, my shoulders slumping in disappointment. “What I’m about to tell you will blow your mind, but first…” I offered her the fresh flowers and the wrapped gift. “For you.” “Thanks…” she trailed off, taking them. “What’s this?” she asked curiously, tearin