Chapter 46

It was obvious who Jasper was targeting. Owen's expression darkened instantly, and he shot a vicious glare at Charlotte. Didn't she say Jasper despised Olivia? Why was he standing up for that little bitch, then? Under the scrutiny of those dark eyes, Owen wanted to say something, but somehow, he felt as though his mouth had been sealed shut. Not a single word would come out, leaving him stuck in an awkward situation. The atmosphere turned strangely tense. Olivia hadn't expected Jasper to play along so thoroughly. For a moment, she couldn't quite process it. Then, she saw the smile on Oliver's face freeze. His gaze flickered to her like a venomous snake. It felt as though an icy serpent had wrapped itself around her neck, tightening little by little until she could barely breathe. Instinctively, she reached out and tugged at Jasper. He turned his head and saw her long lashes trembling, hiding the usual aloofness in her eyes. The hand looped through his arm was shaking ever so sli