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“I wanted to do it alone.” Jasmine replied
“Then why not tell your father? He would’ve allowed it–with a team of bodyguards.”
Jasmine shook her head.
“He told me to rest because of my illness. I’ve told him a hundred times that I’m already cured, but he won’t believe it.”
Alex gazed at Jasmine, captivated by her flawless complexion and radiant beauty.
Her long, flowing hair framed her face, giving her an ethereal, angelic presence.
Yet, behind that beauty, he glimpsed a fierce, untamed spirit flickering in her eyes.
She found the courage to rebel in the most unexpected place.
“Next time, if you’re planning to go in a place like this, try wearing something modest–something that won’t draw attention,” Alex suggested.
“I’ve definitely learned a lot from this experience,” Jasmine replied cheerfully.
“You’d better!”
“Alex, will you come to my banquet tonight?” she asked hopefully.
“Let’s see,” Alex responded, glancing outside with little interest.
Jasmine’s eyes lingered on his side profile, her heart beating a little faster.
The face that had saved her from years of pain and illness was now so close, and she couldn’t help but feel drawn to him.
She remembered the thug leader’s last words, “Enhanced.”
Alex had to be one of those people with superhuman abilities, the kind who trained in secret martial arts or techniques to surpass normal human limits.
“Alex, you must be really strong, right? How could I become strong like you…?”
“I’m not strong,” Alex replied. “Someone like your father is strong–he has subordinates, a business empire.”
“You don’t have to be like me, working with hands. Just focus on growing your father’s business, and everything will be fine. That’s what people value these days.”
Jasmine stared at him, his humble clothes, handsome face, gentleness, and calm demeanor–everything about him made her heart race.
She found herself admiring him more and more.
He was the man she could always lean on, without ever fearing she would fall.
Suddenly, a sharp pain hit her, and Jasmine’s head fell against Alex’s shoulder.
“Ahh…” she groaned softly.
“What’s happening?” Alex asked.
“Sorry, please let me stay like this for a while,” Jasmine murmured as she leaned against Alex.
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“My head hurts, and my body’s still shaking from fear. Maybe Father was right… I’m not fully healed yet.” “You need more rest,” Alex replied, letting her rest on his shoulder.
He caught the scent of her expensive perfume mingling with the warmth of her skin.
Jasmine closed her eyes, “You know, Alex, it’d be wonderful if I could be your girlfriend or… your wife. I’m weak and always in danger,” she said with a soft laugh.
“You could take care of me when I’m sick, protect me when I’m in danger. My life would be perfect, don’t you think?”
“Well, maybe,” Alex replied.
He understood that this woman had laid her dreams at his feet, and he must tread softly, for he was walking on -her dreams.
Alex continued, “Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen“.
Jasmine’s body tensed against him.
“Why?”
“I’m already married.”
Jasmine stayed quiet for a moment, still leaning on him, feeling the warmth of his body.
“Your wife must love you to death, right? She must be the happiest woman in the world,” she said softly, her words trailing off.
Alex’s mind wandered briefly to Sophia. If she loves me, then the sun must be setting in the west. 2
“You were the moon, and I was just a star. You would never notice me among the millions,” Jasmine whispered softly.
“What?”
“Nothing, just talking to myself,” She then opened her eyes and looked directly into Alex’s.
Her gaze was intense but vulnerable. “Can we at least be friends?”
Alex looked into Jasmine’s hopeful eyes.
“You know, I’m always sick, and I don’t have many friends, ‘ Jasmine said, biting her lip nervously.
Her heart raced in her chest.
She had summoned every ounce of courage she had in her life to say those words.
“Why not,” Alex replied.
“We’re friends, then,” Jasmine announced happily, a smile lighting up her face.
She leaned against Alex’s shoulder again, closing her eyes. “Oh, I’m still dizzy.”
“No, you were perfectly fine just a moment ago.”
“Don’t you think friends can lean on each other?” Jasmine asked, refusing to pull away.
Alex was at a loss.
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He had plenty of martial arts brothers and sisters, a few male friends… but a female friend?
That was new to him.
And could female friends lean on their male friends like this?
He clearly didn’t know the answer.
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Jasmine, on the other hand, smiled sweetly, knowing she couldn’t rush this.
She couldn’t be greedy and take everything at once.
She had to move step by step, slowly but surely.
As tension lingered in the air between them, the car came to a sudden halt.
In an instant, the door swung open, revealing figures outside, armed and ready.
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