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He stared at her petite face, a suppressed intensity flickering in his eyes. He replied in a deep voice, “You should return to the ceremony.”
“Some of the credit for today’s honor goes to you, Jasper. The award should also belong to you,” Willow remarked since her achievements were built upon his efforts.
“You deserve it,” Jasper asserted.
Willow beamed. “Can I take that as you saying what’s yours is also mine? Oh, by the way, I told my dad that there will be no celebration dinner tonight. I want to celebrate with you instead. Are you coming?” Willow invited him.
Jasper hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded. “Alright! My treat.”
She was overjoyed. “It’s a date, then. I’ll be looking forward to your plans!”
Willow returned to the ceremony happily. Jasper’s gaze turned tender, but it was also tinged with a hint of sorrow and resignation as he watched her leave.
When Jasper returned to his car, his phone rang. He answered the phone. “Hello.”
“Jasper, we’ve just received a mission related to the Presgrave Family,” Antoine said over the phone.
“Uncle, what happened to the Presgraves?” Jasper’s tension heightened immediately.
“The Presgraves have enraged the mafia in Dansbury. They assembled a team of mercenaries to carry out an assassination against all members of the Presgrave Family. I’ve assigned Sirius to assist you. You must protect the Presgrave Family by coordinating with their security forces.”
As a final note, Antoine emphasized, “This mission involves national interests. There can be no errors. Mr. Oswald will also keep a close eye on it.”
Jasper clenched his fist without knowing it. “Uncle, please send me all the information you have on the mafia.”
“Okay. Take good care of yourself. “Remember to prioritize your own safety while ensuring the Presgrave Family’s safety,” Antoine cautioned. In past missions, Jasper never allowed personal emotions to cloud his judgment, but the Presgrave Family was involved in this mission.
This time, he would undoubtedly devote himself to it with more dedication than ever before. Antoine was concerned that Jasper would lose sight of the bigger picture.
“I understand.” Jasper nodded.
An undercurrent of tension ran through his veins beneath his composed exterior.
He would never ever allow any harm to befall any member of the Presgrave Family.
Soon, the information about the mafia was sent to Jasper. He looked at the photos and found those faces familiar. These mafia criminals had been specifically targeting global magnates. Relentlessly, they seized resources for profit and exploited price differentials during the process. As long as someone could afford the price, they would do whatever it took to eliminate the target on behalf of their employer.
There was also information about the targets which were intercepted by the special forces when it was sent by the mafia.
There were several photos of Willow among them that the mafia obtained from various sources— Willow appearing at social events or in school having the appearance of a wealthy young lady.
In the afternoon, Jasper’s partner, Sirius, arrived. A man in his mid-thirties, Sirius possessed exceptional skills and experience in such operations.
His identity was also highly secretive; he was a member of a special operations unit. The only information known about him was his codename, Sirius, and his daily tasks were classified at the highest level of secrecy.
The two of them discussed the details of their mission face-to-face in the safehouse.
“Our mission this time is to launch an assassination and elimination plan against the mafia before they get close to the Presgrave Family. They are currently infiltrating through various covert means. We can only wait to avoid tipping them off,” Sirius explained.
Jasper nodded. His brow furrowed deeply, forming three lines on his forehead.
“I can tell you’re quite nervous!” Sirius quipped.
Jasper didn’t deny it. He stared at the twelve people in the photos, each of their faces engraved in his mind. This was a mission that allowed no room for failure and he couldn’t afford a single mistake.
Not even the slightest error would be tolerable.
“Be prepared. We’ll visit the Presgraves tomorrow. Just relax and treat it like any other mission you’ve executed.” Sirius comforted him by reaching out and patting his shoulder. Before Sirius came here, Antoine had actually filled him in on Jasper’s situation.
In the early evening, Willow received an invitation from Jasper—a celebratory dinner in her honor.
When she saw the address sent to her, she couldn’t help but pause in surprise. Wait! Isn’t this his home address?
She was more than happy to accept the dinner invitation.
Willow set off in her car at about 5.00PM. She was escorted by six bodyguards all the way to Jasper’s house. As they arrived, the gates of a mysterious villa slowly opened and Willow got out of the car and walked through the gates.
She removed her outerwear to reveal an elegant dress. Then, she carried her purse and gracefully stepped into the villa through the iron gate. Jasper was dressed in a casual outfit and waiting for her behind the gate.
“Is this your house?” Willow inquired curiously.
Jasper simply answered, “Yes, it is.”
Willow looked around. It was an old-fashioned villa with a sense of timeless elegance.
She felt sorry for Jasper as she imagined him living here alone and reminiscing about his departed loved ones, so she reached out and hugged him. As a result, he was taken aback for a moment.
“I prefer your house over the restaurant,” Willow said with a smile.
Jasper was mesmerized by her smile and relaxed a little. As soon as she let go of him, he held her hands as they entered the hall together.
Willow was surprised, but she secretly enjoyed it. Although they had a little argument for the past two days, she wasn’t actually really angry at him.
He had a special identity and the country had spent a large amount of fortune to nurture him. He also had a strong sense of purpose and responsibility. It would be shocking if he were to abandon that just to be with her.
Apart from his good looks and stature, his sense of justice and responsibility were the most attractive aspects to her.
As they walked into the hall, Willow saw the table filled with some fruits and a bottle of champagne, along with a bouquet of roses and some candles. For a man who did not know how to be romantic, he was trying hard to create a romantic atmosphere.
Willow approached the roses and took a sniff as she smiled. “The decorations are pretty.”
Jasper glanced at his watch, saying, “Please take a seat while I prepare our dinner.”
Willow put down her bag and walked toward him, saying, “Let’s prepare it together!”
Jasper did not want her to tire herself, so he looked back and said, “Just get some rest on the couch or take a walk in the garden. Leave the dinner preparations to me.”
“Can I look around your villa?” Willow asked.
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