Chapter 19

Evelyn didn't want to get involved in their disputes and didn't want Jasper to be misunderstood because of her. Before Jasper could say anything, she quickly made up an excuse. "I'm Mr. Richmond's secretary. You've misunderstood him. He does have a meeting today." Jasper gave Evelyn a deep, mysterious look—one that she couldn't decipher. However, he didn't argue, so Evelyn assumed she hadn't done anything wrong. Madelyn teased with a smile, "Successful people do like to have beautiful secretaries, don't they?" Jasper didn't respond. As the Ensmontean supplier, Alonso Stephenson, returned, Jasper went to greet him. To Evelyn's surprise, Madelyn followed them into the private room as well. What shocked everyone even more was that Madelyn knew Alonso, and their relationship seemed quite friendly. As soon as Madelyn sat down, she began catching up with Alonso, lightening the mood at the table significantly. Thanks to Madelyn's presence, the contract was successfully negotiated. Wh