#Chapter 266: Final Effort

Jasper's unexpected presence in my office sent a wave of unease crashing through me, shattering any hope for tranquility that I'd sought. "Jasper, what are you doing in here?" I questioned, my voice tinged with exasperation. He didn't respond immediately. Instead, he reached for his phone and tapped on the screen, the camera lens pointing towards me. Alarm bells rang in my mind as I realized what he was doing. He remained composed, an unsettling calmness in his demeanor as he spoke. "I'm here to discuss certain concerns, Evie," he replied, his voice measured as he initiated the recording. "Jasper, what is this? Why are you recording me?" I swiped at the camera, though he quickly evaded my hand. He smirked, his gaze cold and calculating. "Just gathering some evidence, Evie. Evidence of your incompetence," he said with a cruel edge in his tone. My heart sank, a wave of disbelief crashing over me. "What? That's ridiculous! You have no right," I protested. It was naïve of me to belie