The sudden hatred that burst forth in Claire Wentworth's eyes made Jasper Kingston raise his eyebrows.
"Understood. These properties, along with all the derivatives, will be returned to you intact."
The hatred in Claire Wentworth's eyes gradually dissipated.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Jasper Kingston's eyes landed on her unobtrusively. A strange feeling of pity welled up in his heart. He was eager to know what she had experienced before and also had an impulse to protect her at all costs.
It was really strange. Jasper Kingston shook his head, trying to shake those inexplicable thoughts out of his mind.
...
After breakfast, Jocelyn ran in cheerfully. "Young mistress, the car is ready."
"Ah?" Claire Wentworth was taken aback.
"Didn't you say you're going to report to Suncrest U
