Jasper felt awkward.
That was a difficult question to answer.
After all, Anna was sitting right there.
However, no matter what, Jasper had never thought of denying things.
This had to do with his principles.
Thus, Jasper nodded as he said, “Yes, we were classmates in high school before later going on separate paths before university. By chance, we managed to reconnect after graduating this year.”
Old Master Law smiled and said, “Not bad. Fate is the most important thing in a relationship between a man and a woman. If fate won’t have it, they won’t have a future together even if they see each other every day.”
Anna interrupted and said, “They have a great relationship. I already knew about this back when Jasper was still in Harbor City.”
Jasper gave Anna a grateful look.
Tonight was not the first time Anna had helped him out in regards to this matter.
Henry dangled a toothpick from his mouth and leaned against the back of his chair as he said nonchalantly, “Who cares if you have a girlfriend or not? My grandfather has three mistresses. And if we’re talking about my dad, I think we all can guess whether he has a mistress or not…”
The things Henry said were so shocking that Anna immediately gave him a murderous glare.
“Why do you seem to hope that Jasper will have mistresses as well?” Anna smiled coldly as she asked.
Henry was stunned. It seemed unreasonable that his sister was choosing to direct her attacks on him.
Jasper was the one with a girlfriend, not him. If he brought up the topic of mistresses now, would that not give Anna leeway to butt into things as a mistress?
Yet, not only was she not grateful, but she was also glaring at him?
“Do you know what era you’re living in now? Aren’t you worried about being laughed at when you bring up the topic of mistresses?” Anna asked with a cold expression on her face.
Then, Old Master Law spoke up, “What Henry said makes sense. Both men and women should hold on to the relationships they cherish. Live your life for yourself, not for others.”
That statement seemed to have a deeper meaning to it. However, it was hard to tell if it was directed at Jasper or Anna.
However, the topic of conversation soon changed. No one brought it up again.
Old Master Law’s age could not be denied. When Zachary returned, arrangements were made for them to return to the hotel.
When they were in the hotel lobby, Anna smiled at Jasper as she said, “I’ll go back with my dad and grandpa. The two of you should get going too.”
Jasper nodded as he gazed at the woman before him and said sincerely, “Thank you for today.”
The corners of Anna’s lips curled upward. “What are you thanking me for?”
“…” Jasper was speechless.
He could not thank her outright for helping him cover up and smoothing things over, could he?
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