Chapter 343
Jasper hadn’t really planned on giving the cake back to Carter. But then he caught Miranda’s half–amused look, and his resolve crumbled He handed the cake back to Carter and raised his hands.
“Alright, alright, here you go.”
Miranda finally turned her attention away. “What are you doing here, Jasper?”
Carter clutched the cake protectively, suspicious. “You two know each other?”
Frowning, Jasper shot Carter a sideways glance before turning to Miranda. “I live here in Vireil. Zephra’s kind of lost its charm, so I figured I’d come back” “Besides, with you here, Elian and Sebastian are bound to show up,” he uttered as he swept a designed look at Carter, as if eager to watch some drama unfold
The look in his eyes plainly said, “If those two show up, you’re toast.”
Carter blinked in confusion.
“Looks like you’ve got a lot of time on your hands, Miranda said coolly
Jasper pointed across the street. I saw you guys from over there. There’s a club right across the road. I was just hanging out.”
Miranda glanced over and noticed the swanky joint he was talking about. Jasper was the type who knew all the city’s secrets and had a knack for finding the best hangouts. Back in Zephra, it was Jasper who’d first introduced Miranda to the black market
“By the way, Jasper cautioned, “don’t say that I didn’t remind you. Elian may be elusive, but he hasn’t left Virell yet, right? You showing up like that, I’m afraid this guy would get back luck.”
He knew better than anyone what kind of person Elian was. He didn’t worry Miranda, but this guy instead, daring get entangled with Elian’s woman, he might have a death wish
Miranda’s brow furrowed “What nonsense are you spouting now?
Carter, now visibly irritated shot back with a cold sneer, “Tm not scared of anyone. You wanna settle this one–on–one”
Speechless, Miranda rolled her eyes at Jasper’s provocation but felt compelled to level with Carter. “You wouldn’t stand a chance, just let it go.”
Jasper had some skills, a rich kid who knew how to throw a punch, but Carter clearly lacked any formal training. He was no match for Jasper.
Carter remained silent, a hint of hurt in his eyes as he looked at Miranda
Jasper glanced at Carter, them at Miranda “You know, you two kind of look alike. What’s the deal? Secret siblings or what?”
Miranda shot Jasper a look Jasper instantly plopped down next to Carter
‘Get lost!” Carter grumbled. Yet Jasper dight budge, even stealing a bite of the cake
Carter wanted to shove him away but remembered him being Miranda’s friend and her words about not standing a chance and decided against it. Hearing that, Miranda cast a glance at Carter No wonder she felt a pleasant feeling towards him, turned out he bore a resemblance to her
“This is Jasper Vane,” she introduced “And this is Carter Hanke
They exchanged glances at her introduction
Carter felt cunous Jasper? That sounded familiar
“No way, is he also a Hanke?” Jasper couldn’t help but tease. You really are tangled up with the Hawke family, aren’t you?”
Carter was aware of the entanglement between Miranda and the Hawke family he frowned. “So what if we share a last name? I’m nothing like them.”
Miranda raised an eyebrow at Carter “You know about that too?”
Carter sheepishly held up his phone. “Looked it up”
He’d been careful, wanting to avoid bringing up anything that might upset Miranda, considering her past ties to the Hawke family
Miranda nodded, understanding. She almost forgot she was something of a public figure. The Hawkes and the Zades dramas were still fresh gossip fodder, especially after the recent events with the Zade clan, which was enough to stir up a rising tide of comments once more
Despite suspecting Carter was just some fling of Miranda’s. Jasper held his tongue Miranda’s presence kept him in check, and besides, he was eager to see how things would unfold He couldn’t imagine Elan sitting idly by if he found out Miranda was out with another guy
