Chapter 74

Phoebe looked expectantly at Jasper and waited for his response. But Jasper didn't bother to even glance her way. His face remained expressionless as he slammed on the pedals, and the car shot forward. Phoebe was caught off guard and lurched forward, nearly hitting the windshield. She scrambled to steady herself by grabbing both sides of her seat for fear of being thrown out. The tension in the car was thick as it sped down the road. Jasper was clenching his jaw as his eyes focused intently ahead. He radiated a powerful and almost suffocating air. Even when the car arrived at the Locke residence and pulled up at the gates, Jasper's face remained devoid of emotions. Phoebe dared not say a word. The moment the car stopped, she nervously unfastened her seatbelt and got out. Meanwhile, Jasper slammed the door and strode into the house as though she didn't exist. The house was quiet. Gideon and Celeste had gone to work and left only Evelyn tidying up. She paused her cleaning as Jasp