Chapter 23

"Yeah. She's had a tough day, so don't blame her," Madelyn said, carefully avoiding any mention of why Evelyn had left early. She stepped closer and looped her arm through Jasper's. "Come on. Let's go see the view." Jasper cast a suspicious glance at Madelyn. As he followed her toward the cliff edge, he subtly pulled his arm free from hers. Seeing Jasper's irritation over Evelyn's early departure, Madelyn felt a twinge of satisfaction. Jasper never saw Evelyn struggling in high heels up the mountain. Even if she explained later, it wouldn't change much. To Jasper, Evelyn would just seem like she was making excuses and might come off as someone who took his favor for granted. Madelyn had seen many businessmen like Jasper since she was young. When they were pleased, they showered beautiful women with affection. But if it came at their expense, no matter how attractive the woman, she was nothing more than a plaything. Falling for someone was easy, but disliking them could happen in