Chapter 583

Jasper positioned himself in front of Esther, shielding her from Chadwick's hostile and mocking gaze. "Mr. Pendleton, I don't understand your history with Bradley, but putting a woman in such a difficult position is quite rude." Chadwick laughed upon hearing Jasper's words. "Who are you?" Given Chadwick's high status, it was unlikely he knew Jasper. Jasper regained his composure and glanced at the anxious Esther. "I'm Jasper Searle, Esther's friend." Chadwick chuckled. "You're Esther's admirer!" Esther stepped forward, facing Chadwick's mocking stare. "Mr. Pendleton, Jasper is my best friend. You can't say that about him." Chadwick sneered. "Are you naive? Nowadays, there's no such thing as a purely platonic friendship between a man and a woman. Jasper gave up everything for you because he likes you! Do you think he has nothing better to do?" "Mr. Pendleton, Esther and I are just friends," Jasper insisted. "I did confess my feelings once, but she turned me down. We agreed to rem