Once She Came Like a Flash novel Chapter 32

**TITLE: Faith Didn’t Survive Time – by Aadi Sharma 32**
**CONTENT:**
**Chapter 32**

Renee found herself bursting into laughter, unable to contain the amusement bubbling inside her.

What a ridiculous situation!

As she savored another sip of her juice, her eyes wandered over to Kayla, who seemed to be utterly captivated by Jasper, practically clinging to him like a vine. A wave of humor washed over her, and she couldn’t resist the urge to tease.

“Should I make my exit?” she asked playfully, a smirk dancing on her lips.

That simple question left Adam momentarily speechless, his expression shifting from surprise to annoyance in the blink of an eye. He froze, processing her words, before finally responding, “Forget it. You’re already here. Come on, I’ll introduce you to the CEO of Everest Group.”

“Alright then.” Renee shrugged, opting not to argue further. She rose from her seat, her curiosity piqued, and followed Adam through the crowd.

As they approached Jasper, Adam’s face lit up with a bright smile, his enthusiasm palpable. “Mr. Zeller, allow me to introduce you to my wife, Renee Whitley.”

Jasper, with his pristine white gloves now discarded, glanced between the two of them, a faint, teasing smile playing on his lips. “She’s your wife? Interesting. I could have sworn Kayla was your wife. Guess I was mistaken.”

Luke, standing nearby, nearly choked on his drink. ‘Wow, boss. You really know how to stir the pot!’

Kayla felt her heart skip a beat. ‘Oh my God, he remembers my name?!’

They had only exchanged the briefest of introductions earlier, yet he recalled her name. A rush of warmth flooded Kayla’s cheeks, turning them a vibrant shade of pink. Her gaze was glued to Jasper, captivated by his presence.

‘Wait a second, does this mean he’s interested in me? Was he cold earlier because he thought I belonged to Adam? Now that he knows the truth, could he actually reach out to me?’

She felt like she was glowing, her eyes sparkling as they remained fixed on Jasper’s face, unable to look away.

Julian, observing the scene, was perplexed. ‘People say Mr. Zeller is cold and unapproachable, but honestly, he doesn’t seem that way right now.’

With an almost gleeful bounce in her step, Kayla hurried over to a nearby table, snatched a bottle of water, and rushed back, cradling it in both hands.

Standing directly in front of Jasper, she presented the bottle with a sweet smile. “It’s a bit warm today, Mr. Zeller. Here, have some water.”

Everyone who witnessed this exchange was acutely aware of Kayla’s intentions. Though no one spoke, the air was thick with unspoken amusement, a silent understanding shared among them.

Jasper, with a cigarette poised lightly between his lips, pulled it out, his fingers rolling a silver lighter absentmindedly. He didn’t ignite it just yet, instead gazing at Kayla with calm indifference, a small, inscrutable smile gracing his face. There was a hint of mockery in his expression, a blend of cool amusement and disdain, as if he found the entire scene somewhat entertaining.

After a prolonged silence, he finally broke it. “Your assistant certainly knows how to read the room, Mr. Graham.”

Kayla’s eyes sparkled at his remark, her entire face lighting up as she shook her head with a playful laugh. “Thank you, Mr. Zeller. You’re far too kind.”

Though she continued to hold the bottle out toward him, the proud and distant man showed no inclination to accept it.