Chapter 42

~Maverick~ I noticed Jasmine’s discomfort when I brought up Samantha in the conversation. Although she tried to avoid discussing what had transpired that day, she simply said it was nothing she couldn’t handle, and I nodded, dropping the subject. We continued eating before she dropped another bombshell, asking about my decision regarding Logan’s position at the company. I sighed, unsure if my plan was a good idea. I told her I was planning to transfer him to one of our branches, though I withheld the fact that it was the most remote one. She nodded, clearly pleased that I was considering her input. After some lighthearted conversation, I turned serious again. “About Samantha… I heard you were good friends. What happened between you two? Why did she suddenly turn against you?” My words had a visible impact. She paused, her eyes fixed on a distant point, lost in thought. I could tell she was hesitant before finally explaining how Samantha had been blinded by jealousy and insecurity, whic