Chapter 29 Pushing the Nice Guy to the Edge
Ingrid quickly realized what was happening, Jasper was openly modding Zelda, but each word seemed aimed at Brandon, subtly exposing him.
Now, everyone in the hathway knew that Brandon had been publicly humiliated by being cockolded
Brandon miscalculated by not anticipating Jasper’s boldness in standing up for Ingrid in front of everyone, especially when it was common knowledge that she had once been with him.
Zelda miscalculated by not expecting to encounter Jasper at all.
Both Brandon and Zelda had been so sure of themselves, making every move to secure their interests, and in the end, they had never considered finguldas a real threat.
Even Ingrid thought she would have no way to defend herself today–if she tried, who would care about the truth?
By dawn, the whole hospital would know Ingrid was the mistress, and Brandon’s end came to the hospital to scold her.
Ingrid’s miscalculation was underestimating Jasper. She never imagined he would hold her hand in front of everyone and, with that simple gesture, make it clear that she could never be anyone’s third party
Zelda was seething with resentment but too intimidated to confront Jasper head–on. With averted eyes, she put on her mask and sunglasses, stepping away.
Jasper’s voice cut through the tension.
“Stop”
Zelda froze, her steps halting.
Jasper continued, “What happens between you and Me, Geppard is your business, but bringing my girltalend into this and thinking you can just leave after insulting her?” Zelda, hiding behind her sunglasses, stared at Jasper, but her expression didn’t faze him. His calm demeanor was filled with an unmistakable sense of superiority anddisdain. After a brief silence, Zelda muttered, “Sorry,”
Jasper replied, “No need to apologize to me.”
Zelda clenched her bag strap and, with a glance at Ingrid, said, “Sorry,”
Jasper turned to Ingrid, histone gentle but firm. “If you don’t want to accept it, that’s fine. You don’t owe anyone any favors.”
Ingrid responded evenly, “When Brandon parsed me, he was clearly single. I didn’t interfere in anyone’s relationship, and as for whether you two are back together, that’s none of my
“Please don’t come after me again, and stop blaming me for your problems.”
Zelda’s face, hidden behind the mask, turned bright red–not from embarrassment, but from shees anger
A lowly nurse dated to point a finger at her in public. Was this what happens when someone had a linte “backing“?
But Zelda had no way to retaliate against the “backing” Ingrid had beside her. After all, Jasper’s grandfather was the former mayor of York City, and now, his entire family was deeply entrenched in the city’s power
Zelda left ashamed and defeated, thinking the spectacle was finally over
However, Jasper wasn’t done. He turned his attention back to Brandon. “Mr. Geppard, don’t you have anything to say?”
Brandon had been betrayed twice in a short period.
First, he publicly declared his love for Ingrid, only for Jasper to turn
urnaround and grab her hand immediately after. Second, Jasper had just openly humiliated Zelda. This wasn’t just a punishment for Zelda. It felt like Jasper was asserting dominance over him as if he were ordering him around. Brandon’s face was pale, his jaw tight. “What do you want ine
Jasper released Ingrid’s hand and said in a calm voice, “You wait outside,
Ingrid stepped out, and no sooner had the door closed than a loud crash echoed from inside as if something had been knocked over Instinctively, Ingrid rushed to open the door. Inside, the coat rack lay on the floor, and Jasper had Bandon by the cellar, throwing punch after punch. Ingrid rushed into stop him, but she was no match for Jasper’s fury. His dists landed repeatedly, and soon, blood was visible on Brandon’s face. “Jasper, stop!” Ingrid cried out, but it was only when several male doctors, who had been on night shifts, came rushing in that Jasper finally relented.
He stood over Brandon, who was half–conscious on the floor. Jasper’s voice was cold and cutting, “You dare to slander a woman’s name when you can’t even handle your own nes “I’ll ruin you if you ever say ‘I love Ingrid‘ again.
“Brandon, listen closely. If I hear another word about ingrid in this hospital, you won’t get off easy.”
At his words, the doctors who had been about to help Brandon instinctively pulled back
Jasper’s threat wasn’t just for Brandon. It was meant for everyone who had overheard the gossip.
