Ch. 1011..1020
Chapter 1011
In her panic, Imogen placed her hands on Jasper's chest to create some distance between them.
His lips were moving, slightly parted, as if he wanted to deepen the kiss.
She felt overwhelmed and unable to calm her racing heart. Suddenly, she pushed him away.
Jasper was pushed to lean back against the sofa. He was a bit disappointed as he gazed at her.
Imogen flushed as she panted slightly. She took deep breaths before shyly saying, "I kissed you sincerely." Jasper gave a bitter smile and nodded.
The kiss had been no more than a polite peck. His disappointment stemmed from her pushing him away.
Imogen asked, "So, you won't report me?"
Jasper replied, "Yes."
"Thank you," Imogen replied before hastily getting off the sofa. With her face flushed, she grabbed her laptop and awkwardly rushed to the second floor. She acted as if she wanted to flee the scene.
Jasper was panting while he was leaning back on the sofa, so he took deep breaths. He stared out the window, trying to calm his frustration and the burning in his chest.
In the bathroom, Imogen rushed to the mirror. Her face was red, and she looked very flustered.
What was wrong with her?
She turned on the tap and splashed her face with cold water, hoping to clear her thoughts.
It was just a kiss with her husband, yet the effect was overwhelming. The whole situation had made her feel surprisingly flustered.
Imogene concluded that it was Jasper's handsomeness that caused her reaction.
She had always been attracted to good looks, and if he weren't so handsome, she wouldn't have impulsively agreed to marry him on their first meeting.
That night she didn't leave her room
She worked through the r
fixing one of the numerical control
system's bugs by 4:00 am,
The next morning, she vaguely heard someone whispering in her ear, "Imogen, breakfast is ready. Heat it up when you wake up."
Half-asleep, she murmured, "Okay."
"What time did you stay up until last night?"
"Four..."
"Don't stay up late working anymore."
"No! I have to... finish it... It'll take at least two or three more days... so I have to stay up."
Imogen mumbled, feeling a gentle
hand caressing her hair. The voice
staying up late, okay?" Contet
was displeased but tender,
Imogen shook her head and replied, "No."
Then, she turned over.
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As his soft breath brushed her earlobe, he said gently with a
work yourself to death and el
soothing voice, "Do you want
alone?"
In her dreamy state, Imogen couldn't help but smile when she heard the voice.
Then, Jasper kissed her forehead. His kiss was like a gentle breeze, leaving a familiar and comforting scent.
"Tonight, I'll come to your room and make sure you sleep."
"Okay," she murmured as she was in a daze.
After that, the voice faded. She felt her blanket being pulled up to her shoulders to cover her.
She then slipped back into a deep sleep.
As she dreamt of the gentle and handsome Jasper, she couldn't help but smile with happiness.
Chapter 1012
It was already noon when Imogen woke up.
The sweet dream she had about Jasper felt somewhat unreal. However, his voice still lingered in her memory, and the breakfast he had prepared was on the table.
She heated up the breakfast and ate it with satisfaction.
After eating, she carried her laptop to the study and continued working.
The work she was doing was highly challenging and crucial to the aerospace industry, so she was not allowed to make any mistakes.
When she focused on her work, she lost track of time.
By evening, Jasper had returned. He came home, changed his shoes, and gently pushed open the study door. He found Imogen was fully absorbed in her work.
Not wanting to disturb her, he quietly closed the door. Then, he took off his suit jacket, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and went to the kitchen to cook dinner.
Imogen was so engrossed in her work that she didn't notice the time until there was a knock on the door.
When she checked the time, it was 7:00 pm.
"Oh no!" Imogen exclaimed, realizing she had forgotten to make dinner for Jasper.
She rushed to open the study door and saw Jasper standing there. Feeling guilty and uneasy, she apologized, "I'm sorry, I forgot to make dinner. You rest for a while, I'll make it now."
As she spoke, she started heading toward the kitchen.
Before Jasper could say anything, she had already dashed off to the kitchen.
As she passed through the dining room, she noticed the table was set with steaming dishes. She froze in surprise.
Jasper approached her and said in a gentle tone, "Cooking isn't solely your responsibility. You don't need to apologize for this."
Imogen was astonished. She asked, "When did you make this?"
Jasper went to her side, took her hand, and led her to the table. As they went to the dining table, Jasper seated her down. He said, "I got home at 6:30 pm."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
Jasper pursed his lips as he smiled
As he served her some meat
his fork, he explained, "You
busy, so I didn't want to w with et
"Thanks," Imogen replied. Looking at the meat he gave her, she smiled knowingly. Then, she started eating.
Jasper's cooking wasn't
extraordinary, but it was decent.
Clearly, he was new to it. Yet, a
a
long day at work, he had quietly prepared dinner.
Imogen felt she had married the
right person. Having seen many men refuse to do housework and act like bosses at home, she appreciated Jasper's efforts even more.
She focused on eating, while Jasper kept adding food, ensuring she ate enough. The atmosphere at the table was quiet and cozy.
Suddenly, Jasper said, "Imogen, no staying up late tonight."
Imogen was stunned. She remembered the dream she had this morning and realized it wasn't a dream.
She nervously swallowed her food before murmuring, "Okay, I won't stay up late."
"And no bringing the laptop into the bedroom," Jasper added.
Imogen was shocked, so she blurted out, "That's not possible."
Jasper frowned. As he looked at her seriously, he asked, "Do you want to sleep with me?"
Imogen's face flushed. She quickly explained, "That's not what I meant."
"Work can be done during the day. You should be resting at night."
"But there's a tight deadline."
Jasper stared at her with a stern expression.
Imogen said haltingly, "I'll listen to you. No staying up late, no overworking and no bringing the laptop into the room." Jasper's expression softened, and he gave her a gentle smile. As he added more food to her plate, he said gently, "Good." That night, Jasper stayed on the sofa in the living room.
Several times, Imogen tried to sneak out to the study to get her laptop, but each time, Jasper caught her.
Chapter 1012
Chapter 1013
Imogen awkwardly tried to come up with excuses.
However, Jasper still felt uneasy. He returned to his room to grab his pillow and blanket before heading straight to Imogen's room.
Seeing him come into her room to sleep, Imogen panicked. She asked, "You're going to sleep with me?"
Jasper put down his pillow before lying on her bed and covering himself with the blanket. His movements were fluid and calm, though his heart was racing.
Jasper said, "Until you submit your work, I'll be sleeping with you."
Imogen blinked, looking at him. She felt nervous for some reason.
Despite having a shared bed for a few days before, Jasper had shown no interest in her, so she had no expectations now.
Sometimes, she wondered if she had married a gay man.
After lying there for a while, Jasper opened his eyes to see Imogen sitting upright. He asked curiously, "Why aren't you sleeping?"
"Oh," Imogen blurted out as she snapped out of her thoughts. She quickly lay down and covered herself with the blanket. Then, she picked up the remote to turn off the light.
In the darkness, only the sound of their even breathing could be heard. Their hearts were beating irregularly.
"Goodnight, Imogen," Jasper murmured in his deep and maic voice.
Imogen replied softly, "Goodnight."
After that, both of them stayed quiet.
The room was filled with a familiar yet strange sense of intimacy.
For the next few days, Jasper continued to sleep in her room.
Imogen didn't stay up late working, but there was no physical intimacy between them.
To her, Jasper was perfect in many ways. He treated her well, was responsible, took on most of the household chores, and was generous.
He had no discernible flaws. Other than the fact that he was sexually inactive.
Their life was simple, happy, and warm. Yet, this one issue lingered.
After Imogen submitted her project and received payment, she planned to buy a gift for Jasper and a dress for herself. She was unsure if his lack of interest was psychological or physical.
They had been married for a month, and she felt it was time to have sex. Otherwise, how could she bear their children?
That evening, she planned to dress up and have an honest conversation with him.
If the issue was physical, he could seek treatment. If it was psychological, she needed to prepare for the future.
Around noon, the downtown plaza was bustling.
Imogen went shopping alone, but the high prices deterred her from buying anything, so she decided to shop online instead. After an hour, all she had was a cup of Earl Gray tea.
Drinking her tea, she walked into a transparent elevator. She looked out at the Scenery of the plaza through the glasses. Suddenly, a familiar figure caught her eye.
As she looked closely, she realized it was Jasper.
Jasper was accompanied by a beautiful young woman. The woman was intimately holding his arm and
they were laughing as they
love
approached a luxury car.
They had a driver who opened the door for them.
As the elevator reached the ground, Imogen rushed out. By the time she reached the plaza, Jasper and the car were gone.
She stood there under the sunlight, lost and heartbroken. She was just there watching people passing by.
Sadness filled up within her, and her tears welled up in her eyes.
As she felt extremely sad, she couldn't help but laugh at herself. She suddenly realized the truth.
How could she have found such a perfect husband?
It had all been an illusion.
It also well explained why Jasper hadn't touched her since their marriage.
Chapter 1014
Chapter 1014
That girl was really beautiful.
Feeling down, Imogen sipped her tea dejectedly as she slowly walked toward the subway entrance.
At 6:30 pm, Jasper arrived home right on time.
As he changed his shoes at the door, he couldn't help but look toward the living room because he couldn't wait to see her. Not seeing her, he called out, "Imogen."
There was no response.
After changing his shoes, he carried two bags of fruit into the house.
Imogen was sitting at the dining table, dinner already prepared for him.
Jasper walked in with a gentle smile, and his gaze was filled with affection. He placed the fruit on the table and said, "Imogen, I bought your favorite fruit."
Imogen replied politely, "Thank you."
Jasper took off his suit jacket and sat across from her. He noticed her unusual expression.
With a somber face, Imogen ladled a bowl of soup for him. She said, "Have some soup. I made it especially for you."
Jasper asked gently, "What's wrong? You seem upset today. Is it because of your work?"
Imogen shook her head as she kept her head down.
Jasper asked, "Tell me, why are you unhappy?"
After pondering for a moment, Imogen slowly raised her head to look at Jasper. Her gaze was cold and distant as she asked indifferently, "Jay, why did you want to marry me?"
Jasper froze. Seeing her downcast face and detached demeanor, he worried she had discovered something.
"Did you find out something?" Jasper asked nervously.
Imogen nodded.
Jasper panicked. He quickly explained, "Imogen, I didn't mean to deceive you. I had my reasons."
Imogen pursed her lips in a bitter line. Although she appeared calm, she was heartbroken.
Her heart ached.
So, he really had lied to her.
Imogen felt so hurt that she almost cried, but she still tried to maintain her composure. She forced a stiff smile and said politely, "It's okay. If marrying me was a moment of impulse, I can understand. After all, it was quite sudden when I proposed we register for marriage. Let's just end it here."
Jasper felt even more unhappy. He reached out to hold her hand and asked, "What do you mean by ending it here?"
"Let's get a divorce," Imogen said as she tried to sound calm despite her sorrow.
Jasper felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been scalded by molten lava. He was so in pain that he struggled to breathe.
He nervously said with his trembling voice, "Imogen, we don't have to get divorced. I was wrong to deceive you, but my feelings for you are genuine. Does my identity really matter that much?"
Imogen looked at him in confusion. She asked, "Your feelings are genuine? Then who was that woman?"
Jasper asked, "What woman?"
Imogen wore a bitter smile and said, "The woman that made you keep your virginity. She's a tall, slim, beautiful woman. The one you held hands with to shop today."
Jasper immediately understood. He nervously asked, "You want a divorce because you think I have another woman?"
Imogen replied, "Isn't that the case? We've been married for over a month, yet we still sleep in separate rooms. You don't even try to touch me. It's like we're just roommates."
Jasper took a deep breath to calm himself down. Holding Imogen's hand gently, he explained, "The woman I was with today is my cousin, Candice Morrison. I can ask her to come and explain everything to you."
Imogen slowly withdrew her hand and placed it on her lap. She asked, "Then why don't you want to be intimate with me?"
Chapter 1015
Chapter 1015
Imogen's question left Jasper stunned.
He hadn't expected her to be so straightforward, even though her face was flushed red. Her gaze remained steady, and she quietly looked into his eyes as she urgently sought an answer.
Jasper felt his mouth go dry, so he picked up the glass on the table and took a sip of water to moisten his throat. He couldn't help but look away to avoid her gaze.
Imogen continued to ask, "Do you have feelings for someone else, or is there something you can't tell me?"
Feeling nervous, Jasper blurted out, "No, there's no other woman."
Imogen let out a sigh of relief, feeling slightly reassured. She slowly said, "So, there's something you can't tell me?"
Jasper pondered for a moment, torn about whether he should be honest now. From Imogen's casual mention of divorce, it seemed he wasn't that important to her.
"Imogen, if I lied to you, what would you do?" Jasper asked cautiously.
Imogen's calmed heart immediately sank. She stared at him in shock.
So, he had lied to her?
Was he really gay, and she had unknowingly become his beard?
Her expression darkened as she felt even more furious.
Seeing this, Jasper quickly tried to salvage the situation. He said, "I mean, what if."
As Imogen looked down at the spread of food on the table, her appetite was gone.
In a serious tone, she said as she suppressed her anger, "If you lied to me about this, I won't forgive you. We can't continue as a married couple."
Jasper felt a deep sense of loss, slowly clenching his fists as he sadly gazed at her indifferent expression.
"I'm not hungry. You can eat by yourself."
With that, Imogen left the table and headed to her room.
As Jasper leaned back in his chair, he felt lonely. Staring at the food, he felt his heart starting to suffocate.
That night, Imogen didn't leave her room. She couldn't sleep because she was troubled by the possibility that Jasper was hiding something about his sexual orientation.
Despite his explanation, his guilty demeanor showed that he was lying to her. She didn't expose him, but that didn't mean he could hide the truth.
When she thought about it, she couldn't help but shed tears. Despite their short time together, she had developed feelings for him.
The next morning, her alarm woke her up. Groggy, she got ready, dressing simply and preparing to look for a job.
As she left her room, she saw Jasper placing breakfast on the table.
Jasper gently said, "Good morning, Imogen. Come have breakfast."
Imogen replied indifferently, "No, thanks."
After that, she walked toward the door.
For the first time since their marriage, she treated him with cold indifference.
Jasper couldn't stand it, so he quickly walked over to grab her arm and pull her back.
Imogen stumbled back against the wall, looking up at him in surprise.
His breath was heavy, and his gaze intense. He leaned on the wall with one hand, looking down at her pretty face. His voice was hoarse as he murmured, "Imogen, don't do this to me."
Hearing the sadness in his voice, she felt sad too. She said in a slightly gentle tone, "Let's both calm down."
"Are you still thinking about divorce?"
Imogen found his question ridiculous. If he was gay and had deceived her into marriage, shouldn't she want a divorce?
Imogen replied, "I can't accept that you lied to me."
Jasper lowered his head and sighed deeply. He asked, "Is lying really that serious?"
"Yes, it's very serious," Imogen replied with a nod.
Chapter 1016
Chapter 1016
Jasper held his other hand against the wall, contemplating for a moment. Then he raised his eyes to meet Imogen's gaze. Breathing heavily, he continued to argue, "Imogen, I didn't lie to you."
"Are you sure?" Imogen asked as she narrowed her eyes in confusion.
Jasper gulped, feeling guilty. He liked Imogen so much that he couldn't accept the idea of divorce.
He braced himself and said with a guilty conscience, "Yes, I'm sure. I didn't lie—"
He didn't finish his sentence.
Suddenly, Imogen placed her hands around his neck. She stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the lips.
The unexpected kiss left Jasper shocked and immobile. With his pupils dilated slightly, he blinked.
His breathing became erratic, his heart rate quickened, and his body stiffened.
As he tasted the sweetness of her lips, he could no longer suppress his desire. He placed his hands on her waist, pressing her soft and curvy body against the wall.
He wasn't satisfied with just kissing, so he slightly opened his mouth to cover her lips. He slid his tongue into her mouth and started sucking her tongue.
Imogen was stunned. She had only wanted to test if Jasper was gay and if he could accept a woman.
She thought Jasper would dodge or reject her kiss, but she never expected him to react so passionately. His assertiveness was aggressive, dominant, and fiery, making it hard for her to breathe.
"Mmm..." Imogen struggled to push him away, but the kiss had rendered her weak. She could only use her clenched fists to hit his chest.
Her resistance was so feeble it seemed more like an invitation. Her moans were tantalizing.
Jasper used his strong body to pin her down, making her unable to move. His kiss was deep and consuming, as if he wanted to devour her.
He grasped Imogen's wrists, slowly raising them above her head and pressing them against the wall. His kiss grew more passionate, from innocent to lustful, his body pressing more tightly against hers.
It was because Imogen had initiated it, so he went all out to kiss her.
Imogen felt like the kiss was draining all her oxygen, and it seemed like an eternity before he finally released her lips. As he rested his forehead against hers, he panted softly.
Their hot breath mingled, and the air was full of tension. At that moment, their hearts were racing like crazy.
As Imogen narrowed her eyes slightly, she pursed her lips, sore from the kiss.
In a deep, magnetic voice, he murmured, "Imogen, as long as we don't get a divorce, I'll do anything for you."
Imogen felt very sad. She liked his kiss but also felt a sense of repulsion. She asked, "Doesn't it bother you to kiss me?"
Jasper was stunned for a few seconds before he said, "Yeah, it's a bit uncomfortable."
After all, his sex drive was quite high, so a deep kiss couldn't satisfy him. He still wanted to keep it going but the desire was tormenting him.
How could he not feel uncomfortable?
Imogen felt uncomfortable hearing his words.
He was gay. Can he really be straight after that?
Marriage isn't a game, so why did he lie to make her his beard?
Imogen angrily pushed against his chest, making him step back.
Jasper didn't understand why she was angry, so he frowned at her.
"If it's uncomfortable, then don't kiss me!" Imogen said angrily.
Jasper felt wronged. He responded, "You kissed me first."
"I..." Imogen's voice trailed off as she was unable to argue.
Jasper stared at her.
Imogen stayed quiet for a while. Not bothering to say anything, she went to open the door.
Jasper stepped forward and pressed her hand down. He said, "Eat breakfast before you leave."
"I don't want to eat."
"At least eat a little."
Imogen sighed in exasperation. Looking at him, she couldn't help but feel frustrated and helpless.
Chapter 1017
Chapter 1017
In the end, Imogen obediently went back to the dining table. She pulled out a chair and sat down. After grabbing a hot cross bun, she angrily stuffed it into her mouth.
Seeing her finally give in, Jasper smiled. He walked over and sat down across from her.
Imogen's cheeks were still flushed with embarrassment. She looked at Jasper's handsome face and muscular body. Combined with his good-natured, gentle, and considerate personality, she felt heartbroken and regretted knowing he was gay.
No, she couldn't give up on Jasper just like that. She wanted to make him stir for a woman.
After making up her mind, she felt better.
As Jasper ate elegantly, he asked in a gentle tone, "Where are you going later?"
"The job market."
"I'll take you there."
"It's okay, you should go to work."
"Don't worry, I'm not in a hurry."
Imogen was silent for a few seconds before asking, "Jay, where do you work?"
Jasper paused and fell silent.
Mustering her courage, Imogen asked, "Can I visit your workplace? I'd like to meet your colleagues."
Jasper's gaze flickered. He replied, "It's not very convenient."
Imogen resigned as she pursed her lips. She responded, "Oh!"
She felt a bit disappointed after getting rejected.
After breakfast, Jasper drove Imogen to the job market before heading to work himself.
As soon as Jasper entered the first floor of the Star Enterprise's building, employees greeted him politely but kept their distance.
However, Zoey Layton, a recently hired employee, approached him with a nutritious breakfast in her hands and blocked his path.
Seeing her, Jasper was irritated.
Zoey's shy smile and affectionate attitude were evident as she offered, "Mr. Morrison, I made this nutritious breakfast for you. I hope you like it."
The employees passing by were stunned when they saw the scene. They thought Zoey was bold to pursue Jasper.
Jasper's expression turned gloomy, and he coldly stared at the breakfast for a moment. After some thought, he reluctantly accepted it. He said coldly, "Thanks."
With that, Jasper walked past Zoey.
Zoey was overjoyed, believing that his acceptance of the breakfast meant he reciprocated her feelings.
The other employees were also shocked when they saw the scene.
A CEO accepted a breakfast from a new employee? Wasn't it obvious the treatment was unfair?
Feeling triumphant, Zoey beamed.
As soon as Jasper came out of the elevator, he tossed the breakfast into the trash.
His assistant, Tanner Day, approached. He handed over some documents to Jasper and said, "Mr. Morrison, I've gathered all the information on Zoey Layton."
Jasper took the documents, glancing through them as he walked.
Tanner followed. "This evening, there's an interview on the financial channel you need to attend."
Jasper stopped abruptly. After hesitating for a few seconds, he said, "Cancel it."
Tanner was puzzled. He asked, "Why, Mr. Morrison? This program has been scheduled for a long time, and—"
Jasper cut him off sternly, "No reason. I don't want to be on TV."
Tanner replied timidly, "Understood, Mr. Morrison."
Jasper walked to his desk and handed a document to Tanner. He instructed, "Take this to the HR manager and have him hire this girl for the aerospace R&D department."
Tanner took the document with both hands. He was curious, so he glanced at the document.
Jasper assigned someone to the aerospace R&D department must mean she was exceptional.
However, the moment he saw the information on the document, he was stunned.
A graduate from technical school?
Chapter 1018
Chapter 1018
Imogen was sitting in the corner of a convenience store. She suddenly received a phone call while eating a cheap fast food meal.
The person on the other end said, "Hello, Ms. Kingsley. I'm the HR manager from Star Enterprise. Our aerospace R&D department would like to offer you a position. Would you…"
Before the caller could finish, Imogen hung up. She put down her phone and muttered to herself, "Are scammers so clueless nowadays? They don't even do a background check before trying to scam people?"
She continued eating.
The phone rang again.
Imogen sighed deeply. She picked up the call and put the phone to her ear. She said impatiently, "Star Enterprise, right?"
"Yes, Ms. Kingsley. Why did you hang up? I wasn't finished speaking."
"If you're going to scam people, at least be believable. I never applied for a position in Star Enterprise. Also, with my qualifications, I wouldn't even be qualified. You're telling me the aerospace R&D department wants to hire me? Even a fool wouldn't buy that."
The HR manager also found it ridiculous, but the information on the document was indeed written like that.
Although Imogen didn't believe it, they still had to follow the order.
"Ms. Kingsley, if you think I'm a scammer, you can come to our headquarters for an interview. Star Enterprise is a well-known company and it's not something you can fake."
Imogen was so stunned that her fork slipped from her hands. She sat there in disbelief for several seconds.
She cleared her throat before asking, "Are you really the HR manager of Star Enterprise?"
"Yes."
"The aerospace R&D department wants to hire me?"
"Yes."
Imogen was dumbfounded!
It felt like she had been struck by an unexpected bolt of luck. The surprise that she got seemed unreal, and it was unbelievable.
Her mind went blank as it didn't feel real.
Although Star Enterprise was a private enterprise, it had developed rapidly in recent years and was a rising star in the internet industry. Its aerospace division was especially impressive.
The company had recruited talents that even the National Space Agency had lost.
Just a couple of years ago, Star Enterprise had successfully built an unmanned transport spaceship that the space agency had struggled with, and the government eventually requisitioned it.
This showed how impressive the aerospace R&D department was.
"When are you available?" the HR manager asked.
Imogen gulped. After sitting up straight, she replied earnestly, "I'm available anytime."
"Is 9:00 am tomorrow okay?"
"Yes, that works."
"Alright, Mr. Kingsley. See you tomorrow at 9:00 am at the HR department of Star Enterprise."
"Sure, I'll be there on time."
After hanging up, Imogen put down her phone and pinched her cheek hard.
The pain made her yelp. As she rubbed her sore cheek, she muttered to herself, "Oh my god, I'm not dreaming, am I?"
She covered her face as she contemplated.
Why? Why would Star Enterprise reach out to her?
A nobody with no qualifications, no connections, and no achievements. The world must be crazy.
Imogen carried her bag and quickly walked out of the convenience store. She was both excited and overwhelmed.
As she walked into the subway, her phone suddenly rang.
She took out the phone and glanced at the caller ID. When she saw it was Ethan, she was stunned for a few seconds.
In the past, she felt happy and excited every time when Ethan gave her a call. But now, all she felt was indifference or perhaps a bit annoyed.
It seemed she had truly moved on from him.
Chapter 1019
Chapter 1019
Since Imogen had moved on, there was no need to avoid Ethan anymore.
She answered the call and put the phone to her ear.
"Hello."
Ethan said with a displeased voice, "Imogen, where did you move to? Your parents said you left with that guy?"
Imogen replied, "He's my husband, not 'that guy.'"
"Where are you?"
"That's none of your business."
"Imogen!" Ethan shouted.
She knew he was angry from listening to his voice. She found it ridiculous, so she replied, "Ethan, I'm married now. It's normal for me to live with my husband. I don't owe you an explanation about where I am."
Ethan said earnestly, "Imogen, you know I'm worried about you. How long have you known this stranger before marrying him? Do you know his personality? Do you really know what kind of person he is? What if he mistreats you?"
Imogen was speechless.
She surpassed her emotions as she said clearly, "Hey, you're my childhood friend, so I still consider you a friend, but that's all you are. Know your place. You have no right to interfere in my marriage.
"Whether he mistreats me or not is none of your concern. You should worry more about your pregnant wife."
Suddenly, Ethan blurted out, "Are you still mad that I married Scarlett?"
Imogen was totally speechless. She was done with the conversation, so she hung up the phone.
After that, she walked onto the train.
Her phone rang again. Seeing it was Ethan, she hung up.
Then, she received a text from him.
"I know you're still angry with me. Your revenge is successful. I regret it so much now. Imogen, can we go back to how things were before?"
Imogen replied, "Don't flatter yourself. I don't hate you, and I don't like you. Stop harassing me, thank you."
Ethan bombarded her with more messages.
"Imogen, you're lying to yourself."
"You used to like me so much."
"It was my fault and I regret it so much. Every day, I've been thinking of divorcing Scarlett. If she weren't pregnant, I would have come back to you."
"Imogen, let's sit down and talk."
Imogen couldn't take it anymore, so she immediately blocked him.
At that moment, she felt at peace.
After getting off the subway, she went to the supermarket to buy some meat, vegetables, and fruit.
After buying the groceries, she happily walked back to the luxurious villa with some bags in her hands.
She thought Jasper must be her lucky star. Not only was he handsome, but he also seemed to bring good fortune.
Since marrying him, everything had gone smoothly. Her life was getting better, and she felt increasingly happier.
Back at home, Imogen cooked a lavish dinner.
In the evening, Jasper came home right on time.
Before they were married, he had never come home from work on time. Also, he didn't usually go home soon after work. But now, he found himself wanting to get home as soon as possible.
He opened the door and walked into the house. As he changed his shoes, he noticed Imogen's shoes were in the shoe cabinet.
Holding a box of desserts, he looked around and called out softly, "Imogen."
Hearing his voice, Imogen quickly removed her apron and rushed to the door.
As Jasper saw her rushing toward him, he handed her the desserts with a gentle smile. He said, "I passed by an old bakery, and they had this dessert—"
Before he could finish his sentence, Imogen leaped toward him with her face beaming with excitement. She stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around his neck, and hugged him.
At that moment, Jasper's voice trailed off, and he froze.
"Jay, I'm so happy today! Something even luckier than winning the lottery happened," Imogen said as she wrapped her hands around his neck and couldn't stop jumping.
Chapter 1020
Chapter 1020
Jasper held Imogen's slender waist. He frowned as he tried to control his breathing, which had become a bit rapid.
This woman, didn't she know how soft and tempting her curvy body was?
And she was rubbing against him?
He felt like he was going crazy!
Jasper put the dessert box on the counter. Then, he held her waist with both hands and gently but firmly pushed her a bit away.
He quietly asked with a low voice, "What's making you so happy?"
Imogen was extremely happy. As she looked up at him, she said, "A big company called me out of the blue and asked me to attend an interview tomorrow."
Jasper smiled knowingly; he had already known about this.
"Which company?" Jasper asked deliberately.
Imogen's hands were still on Jasper's neck. She was genuinely excited when she slowly said, "Star Enterprise."
"Not bad," Jasper replied calmly.
Imogen pouted in displeasure, "What do you mean by not bad? It's Star Enterprise, the hottest company in the internet industry right now."
Jasper could see how much she genuinely wanted this job and how deeply she admired the company.
"I hope you do well in the interview," Jasper said gently. His words were full of affection for her.
Imogen beamed. As she met his intense gaze, she suddenly realized her action had been overly enthusiastic.
Maybe it was because of the deep kiss this morning that made her feel much closer to Jasper. She felt less restrained and distant than before.
If she chose not to get a divorce, she would have to make him want her.
She slowly put down her hands and calmed herself down. She gently said, "I made dinner. Go wash your hands before we eat."
Jasper quickly handed her the dessert box and said, "I bought these for you."
Glancing at the packaging, Imogen exclaimed, "These pastries from the old bakery are hard to come by and limited in quantity."
Jasper smiled knowingly as he continued, "I saw you watching videos about their pastries before. I picked them up when I was on my way home."
Imogen felt warm inside.
"Thank you," she said before taking the box inside.
The shop was quite far away, so it definitely wasn't like what he said.
She had only watched those videos a few times, but he noticed and remembered. She was touched by his affection.
Dinner included shrimp, meat, and stew.
Imogen served him while he peeled shrimp for her.
They ate quietly.
At the table, Jasper said with hesitation, "Imogen, I can't take you to the Star Enterprise interview tomorrow. Can you take a cab by yourself?"
Imogen didn't expect him to take her. She replied, "Of course, I can go by myself. You don't need to worry about me."
Jasper smiled knowingly as he nodded. From now on, he must be more cautious at work.
He was curious about how Imogen would handle the fake Imogen in the PR department of the aerospace R&D department.
Dealing with the fake Imogen would be easy for him, but he preferred Imogen to handle it.
As Jasper was thinking about something, Imogen suddenly said, "Jay, I want to sleep with you tonight."
Jasper's heart skipped a beat.
The food in his throat almost made him choke. He covered his mouth as he coughed twice. He then looked at her in shock.