Reborn heiress on a scumbag hunt novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18

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Zachary Houston pulled out the chair across from Jasper and sat right down without

hesitation.

Jasper’s silence was pretty much an agreement to Zachary’s assumption.

“What happened, hm? Let’s give it a listen. I’ve been with all sorts of women, so there’s no one who knows more about them than me,” Zachary said.

Jasper’s gaze darkened. Seconds later, he said quietly, “She didn’t answer any she mad at me?”

“What did you do?”

my

of texts. Is

“That’s not important.” Jasper wasn’t going to reveal such information to this twisted bastard.

“Suit yourself. But how long has it been since she stopped responding to you? If it’s only been

a short period of time, then she’s probably busy. But if she hasn’t responded to you in days, then that means something is going on between the two of you,” Zachary replied.

“What would it be?”

Zachary couldn’t help but roll his eyes. What kind of question was that?

“The very classic ‘silent treatment,”” Zachary answered.

The moment he said that, he felt the atmosphere in the office grow overwhelmingly oppressive.

Zachary rubbed his shoulders. It was so cold in here. He should really leave right now.

Louisa stretched her arms around midday, feeling somewhat tired from gaming. Someone knocked on the bedroom door just then.

She thought it was Maryanne Cole, the housekeeper. But Jasper’s low, magnetic voice rang out in the next instant. “Lou.”

Was Jasper home?

Louisa went to open the door, then gazed at him curiously with her wide eyes. He never used to knock before entering the room.

He was wearing a black suit today, giving off a refined, mysterious air.

“It’s time for lunch,” Jasper said quietly.

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Louisa nodded and walked out of the room after Him. Lunch had already been prepared for them, and all of the food was Louisa’s favorites.

“Thank you, Maryanne!” Louisa thanked.

Louisa had hated the Hayes family and everything about them in her previous life after being forced to marry Jasper, including the help who worked here. But this time, Louisa wasn’t going to disappoint them anymore.

Maryanne smiled. “I’m just glad you like it.”

She felt a little puzzled, however. Didn’t Louisa know that Jasper was the one who had asked Maryanne to cook these dishes?

Louisa suddenly noticed a small box on the dining table. “What’s this?”

“Open it up and have a look,” Maryanne said with a smile.

Louisa opened the box, and her eyes lit up instantly. It was a cake from her favorite bakery in

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