Having interviewed the maids and the cook, Sophia was left out. Jason sent for her but Chua returned each time he did with the same answer.
"Master. She says she's sick and does not feel like leaving her bed. She feels really weak"
Wrinkles appeared on his head as he knitted his eyebrows. He frowned deeply. He beckoned her to leave.
Chua bows and leaves.
Jason looked at Janvier. Her face was pale. The thought of Jason firing her friend....
"Go to bed Janvier", Jason said standing up. He seemed surprisingly calm.
Janvier gaped at him. "Jason. Please don't ...." Her voice trailed off.
Jason was not surprised that Janvier was trying to beg on her behalf... Seeing how close they are.
He smiled and placed his hands around Janvier's shoulders.
"You need to sleep. You look tired. You have school tomorrow"
Reluctantly she went upstairs. She couldn't understand the calmness her brother was showing but she knew that if she pressed the issue further, he'll snap.
Jason was just standing in the middle of the living room deep in thought when Veronica came in.
"Hey" She said. She was breathless. "Thought you'd be asleep"
"How was the photo shoot"
"Superb. They're planning on using my new designs on famous celebrities"
Genuinely he was surprised. He hugged her.
"I'm really happy for you Ronica"
"Thanks" the she yawned. "It's been a long day"
"You should get some rest"
"Aren't you going to bed"
"Soon enough" He smirked "Right now I've got far more important things to do before I do so".