Chapter 59

Charlotte wanted Jasper to take a stand. Evelyn also looked at him, betting that he wouldn't be so heartless. He knew her situation all too well and had promised to help her. If he turned his back on her now just to please Charlotte, Evelyn might as well gouge her eyes out and feed them to the dogs. Jasper finally said, "I did promise to find her a place to stay, but it was a business deal. It's not the same as the promise I made to you." He didn't agree to Charlotte's demand for Evelyn to move out, but he didn't embarrass Charlotte, either. In fact, he carefully managed to soothe Charlotte while subtly making a comparison between his feelings for them. He reduced Evelyn's worth to nothing. Evelyn felt numb. She turned to Lucian and said, "Mr. Spencer, let's go." Suddenly, Lucian grabbed her hand. Turning to Charlotte and Jasper, he said, "Actually, I'm not planning to let Evelyn stay in that place any longer, either." Evelyn was befuddled, and Jasper looked equally puzzled. "T