CHAPTER 59: CHAPTER 59: CAUGHT IN THE ACT (PART 1)

There’s a thrill of an illicit affair!

But for Laura Quincy and Jason Hawthorne hiding in the closet, it was anything but pleasant, it was pure torture!

The alluring scene outside triggered a reaction in Jason, causing Laura, who was sitting on him, to suffer. Even if she was naive, she understood what it meant...

Her cheeks were so red they almost bled, but she dared not move. Initially, this position was quite comfortable.

Now, it had turned into sheer agony...

Unable to make a sound, she could only let him continue kissing her.

Just then, a knock suddenly came from outside the door.

The sudden interruption startled Jasper Hawthorne and Serena Jennings, bringing their passionate actions to an abrupt halt, nearly causing them to injure... a certain fragile part.

"Who’s in there? Open the door quickly!"

The voice was familiar to everyone inside the fitting room.

Especially Serena Jennings, as it was unmistakably her second sister’s voice! Why was she at the fitting room?

What should they do now?

As she hesitated about whether to speak up, Stella Jennings spoke again from outside, "If you don’t open the door, I’ll call someone to open it for me!"

Laura Quincy also recognized the voice as Team Leader Jennings. She was horrified. Why had Team Leader Jennings suddenly come?

Jason Hawthorne furrowed his brows slightly, wondering if Stella was here looking for him.

Jasper Hawthorne also recognized it as Serena’s second sister’s voice and whispered, "What should we do? If your second sister finds out, won’t she tell everyone?"

Serena Jennings bit her lip, "What would she say? You’re supposed to marry me!"

Jasper fell silent, knowing all too well the benefits of marrying Serena—boosting his career and pleasing both parents and grandfather.

It was a win-win!

But with Laura...

He was destined to let Laura down.

Serena was also afraid her second sister might really call someone to open the door, so she responded, "Second sister, it’s me inside changing. Wait a moment! I’ll be right there to open the door."

Then she gestured for Jasper to hide elsewhere.

Jasper looked around before resolutely heading towards the closet; it was the only place where someone could hide.

This move was spotted by Laura Quincy and Jason Hawthorne, who were hiding in the closet. The small gap in the closet door allowed them a blurry view of someone approaching.

Connecting this with what Serena had just said, it was evident she didn’t want her second sister to know Jasper was also inside.

Suddenly, Laura felt her heart in her throat.

If Jasper noticed she and Jason were hiding inside, there’d be no escaping the blame, even if they jumped into the Yellow River!

He might even falsely accuse her of cheating first...

Jason furrowed his brows tightly, seemingly plotting a plan.

Just as Jasper’s hand reached for the closet door, Stella’s voice rang out from outside, "I know you and Jasper are inside."

Stella’s tone was determined.

Jasper’s hand froze as he was about to open the closet, then glanced at his girlfriend Serena, seemingly seeking her decision.

Serena bit her lip, indicating that her second sister was well-prepared, and nodded towards Jasper.

It was as if to say: Then let’s not hide.

As his footsteps faded away, Laura and Jason breathed a sigh of relief. If he had actually opened the closet, it would have been a mess...

Serena had already finished dressing and walked over to open the door, radiating calmness without a hint of embarrassment.

"Second sister, how did you know I was here?"

Stella glanced at her, noticing her tousled hair and missing lipstick. It was obvious what she’d been doing in there.

Then she coldly responded. "You and Jasper disappeared for over ten minutes. Where else could you have gone?"

Serena smoothed her hair that had fallen over her forehead, "Second sister, you’re too sensitive. There are plenty of places we could’ve gone!"

Stella let out a cold laugh, "Oh, really?"

Seeing the sparks flying between the two sisters, Jasper quickly stepped forward to greet, "Second sister."

Stella looked at him, "Shouldn’t you be calling me Aunt-in-law?"

The atmosphere was momentarily awkward.

Jasper managed a forced smile, "Since I’m with Serena, I naturally call you second sister. But if someday you truly marry my third uncle, I will surely call you ’Aunt-in-law’."

Serena immediately echoed, "Exactly! Second sister, aren’t you being a bit too hasty? The evening banquet is so important, why aren’t you staying with your man and instead coming to find me?"

Stella’s expression soured at her true intentions being revealed, "I’m not like someone who’s so impetuous! No sense of shame at all!"

Serena’s face alternated between red and white from Stella’s words, "Second sister, romance between a man and a woman is the most normal thing. Why does it sound so sordid coming from you? Haven’t you shared anything with Jasper’s third uncle?"

Despite dating Jason Hawthorne for two or three years, he never touched her. Even when she hinted at it, he seemed oblivious... uninterested.

Thinking about this brought a wave of deep sadness.

With the topic brought up by Serena, Stella felt both embarrassed and annoyed, "Serena Jennings! Have you no shame? If you want to engage in romance, go back home. Is this a place for such things? If mom and dad found out, do you think they’d condone your actions? And as for me and Jason, it’s none of your concern!"

At that, Laura couldn’t help but scorn The Demon King in her heart, Always making advances despite having a real girlfriend!

This is simply too much!

This family is really a mess! Two sisters both falling in love with an uncle and nephew, and then clashing over it.

Heh!

Faced with such a melodramatic scene, Laura Quincy felt even more disgusted with her ex and the Demon King beside her, firmly deciding to cut ties with him.

If she could, she’d rather quit and work for another company, and never have any connections with the Hawthornes again!

Thinking of her recent experiences, she could write a soap opera novel from it!

Jason Hawthorne’s face was gloomy, his deep black eyes full of menace.

Serena Jennings was suddenly reproached by her second sister, feeling a bit embarrassed. She knew her sister had always been more conservative than her, and even though she vaguely felt that her sister wasn’t as happy with Jasper’s uncle as people said, she had no evidence.

It seems she’ll have to endure it for now.

She immediately smiled sheepishly, "Sis, don’t be angry! We’re sisters after all, a family, I’m just straightforward and speak my mind, nothing more. Don’t take it to heart!"

Laura Quincy, hearing this, guessed that Team Leader Jennings’ sister was no simple woman, another deeply scheming person!

So this is the kind Jasper likes.

Ha!

She really had been blind before!

She couldn’t help but scorn herself deeply in her heart, how could she have been so foolish! Nearly two years of dating him!

A waste of two years of her youth.

Stella Jennings knew her sister was more astute than herself, and getting angry in front of Jasper would do no good, only harm her own image.

Knowing what Serena was up to here today, it’ll be a handle against her in the future, so her purpose was already achieved.

"Better tidy up before you leave, the smell is too strong!"

With that, Stella Jennings left in her high heels.

Serena’s face turned pale, taking a breath, but she couldn’t smell anything, probably from being in there too long, so she quickly dragged Jasper away.

Hearing their footsteps fade away, Laura Quincy was impatient to get out, she was suffocating!

Staying in the closet for almost twenty minutes, she couldn’t breathe properly, and had been harassed, her legs numb.

Just as she stepped out, she heard hurried footsteps approaching, and quickly retreated, ending up pressed against Jason Hawthorne.

A classic case of throwing oneself into someone’s arms!

Next, the door was pushed open.

"He was just here, where did he suddenly vanish to?"

It was Jasper’s voice, clearly he had lost something inside and was anxiously searching, several times almost reaching the closet.

Laura Quincy’s heart was in her throat.

Emma!

This was more thrilling than a rollercoaster!

Fortunately, two minutes later he left.

Laura Quincy hurriedly scrambled out of the closet, she was really going to suffocate if she didn’t get out!

Besides, what if someone else came in, would she be locked in there all night?

Jason Hawthorne leisurely stepped out of the closet, having maintained a single position for so long, his legs were already numb.

He almost stumbled when standing up.

Laura Quincy glanced at him, "I’ll go out first, you come out later!"

Then ran off without looking back.

Watching her blushing back as she fled, Jason Hawthorne’s expression grew even darker, as if water might drip from it.

Two minutes later, Jason Hawthorne slowly headed toward the banquet hall, but as soon as he entered District D, Stella Jennings blocked him, "Jason, where did you go? I’ve been looking for you."

Jason’s expression was calm, "Had some things to deal with."

His lack of response implied privacy, not convenient to mention, and Stella, tactfully, didn’t ask further but only held his arm, "Father was just looking for you, apparently he’s planning to leave early, why don’t we go greet him?"

Jason nodded, "Alright."

His gaze naturally swept around the room, not seeing Laura Quincy’s figure, wondering where she’d gone, could it be she was hiding somewhere to cry?

Or maybe she’d gone to settle scores with Jasper?

Mason Cross saw the boss appear and let out a sigh of relief, though surprised to see Miss Jennings by his side again.

Looks like the boss can seamlessly switch between Miss Quincy and Miss Jennings!

Brilliant!

Absolutely brilliant!

He admired this in his heart, unaware he was completely mistaken.

Jason Hawthorne gave a signal when he saw his assistant, Mason had served him for many years and knew what each glance meant, so he approached respectfully, "Boss, any instructions?"

Stella Jennings, knowing her place, went to the buffet to get some champagne.