Chapter 114: Manipulation

Jasper, however, remained perfectly calm. He glanced at Nora, then back at Miles.

"And what exactly do I 'want' from her?" he asked, his voice laced with amusement.

Miles hesitated for a split second—just enough for Jasper to notice.

If he told the truth, then...investor Dawn would have a bad impression of him.

Jasper suddenly turned to Nora.

"Well, Bell," he said, his voice smooth as ever, "do you feel manipulated?"

Nora smirked behind her veil.

She slowly lifted her wrist, looking at the bracelet, then at Jasper.

"Hmm," she hummed, pretending to think. Then, with an air of amusement, she said,

"Not really. If anything… I feel rather spoiled."

Laughter rippled through the crowd.

Miles' expression twitched.

Jasper chuckled. "Then I suppose that means you have no case against me, Miles."

Then he paused and continued,