Stella Grace slept in Jasper’s arms and had a dream.
In her dream, she and Jasper were on the boat. Jasper had brought her to an island, which was safe.
The island was very pretty and peaceful, but there was no one else on it.
She dreamed that Jasper was leaving.
She pleaded him for him to stay.
However, when she woke up the next day, he still left.
Stella watched as he sailed away. She felt sad and lonely. She didn’t have the courage to live any longer, so she walked into the sea slowly.
She felt as though her heart had been cut into pieces. She opened her eyes and her face was drenched with tears. She saw Jasper still lying next to her.
He was still fast asleep. It seemed that he was really exhausted.
She stared at him for a long time. The sky eventually grew dark.
Jasper woke up gradually and saw Stella looking at him. He smiled slightly and asked, “Are you awake?”
“Jasper, let’s leave this place, okay?” Stella said softly.
Jasper paused and remained silent.
Stella waited for his answer quietly. Time ticked by slowly.
She felt a chill and shivered.
He lowered his head and kissed on her forehead. Then, he got up.
Without him holding her, her body immediately felt colder. She covered herself with a quilt and stood up.
Jasper turned his back to her and said in a low voice, “Stella, I can’t leave.”
Her heart skipped a beat. She recalled the content of her dream and her hands trembled slightly, “What if it’s my request?”
Jasper put on his windbreaker and belt, turned around, and stared at her. He looked brave and strong. He asked, “Stella, what do you like about me?”
Stella’s eyes flashed.
She liked him because he was righteous, masculine, responsible, fearless, brave, and loyal.
However, if these qualities would eventually make him die, she would rather him be timid, weak, and selfish.
People were always filled with contradictions.
She did not speak and her eyes were red.
Jasper walked over to her, took a thick down coat, and put it on her, “Christian wanted to attack me not because there are grudges between us, but because he saw me as an obstacle.
Do you think he will let go of me even if I leave this place?
No, he’s wary and he will hold the grudge. I am already on his kill list, so it will only delay my death slightly.
If I leave, the first person to suffer would be Anthony, then it will be the members of the Dark Shadow and all the people in my military base who had dinner with us today.”
After that, those who competed with him would also face his wrath. Once he becomes the President, the person to suffer would be Sean and me.
If such a brutal and ambitious person becomes the leader of our country, innocent people will be harmed. Perhaps, people from other countries will be affected as well.
My retreat would not bring peace. Instead, it would only bring a bigger massacre.
If I had been sentenced to death, what do you think my men will do?”
Stella sat on the bed and didn’t move at all. He pulled the zipper up for her.
She understood that she was selfish, but… when it was his life at stake, she refused to be so selfless.
Tears rolled down her face and fell on the back of his hand.
Jasper sighed and wiped her tears with his thumb.
“Stella, just because we leave this place doesn’t mean that peace would return. Even if we leave, I won’t be at ease for the rest of my life knowing that my men will die,. My parents wouldn’t be proud of me either. I remember you said that we should be clear on what we should do and not run away from our responsibilities, right?” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella tasted her salty tears and nodded.
Her heart was wrenched tightly and it felt as though it was being pressed down by a heavy stone. She felt out of breath. She placed her forehead against Jasper’s shoulder and cried, “Why is our life so hard?”
“As you said, life is full of hardships. Perhaps, after experiencing those hardships, we could finally live a happy life. The more pain we suffer, the easier we will be able to attain happiness,” he comforted her, placing his hand on her waist.
Stella put her arms around his neck and hugged him.
Jasper stood up patiently, “We will overcome the difficulties. From now on, we have to take every step carefully.”
Stella looked up at him and said, “No, not only do we have to take every step carefully, but we also have to be more proactive. We could no longer stay on the defensive and wait for death. We would not be able to defeat the other party without going on the offensive.”
Jasper nodded, “Okay. I get it. From now on, I have to prepare for the election in two years. I mustn’t let Christian become the President, nor could I let Sean become President again. Christian knows too many secrets about the Yaleman family. With the Yaleman family around, Christian will always be protected.”
“We have to plan it carefully. I think that Bettany is a threat to us and Christian as well. What do you think?” Stella asked.
“Sean would not allow Christian to take her away. He has analyzed the situation thoroughly. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let me off,” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella took a deep breath.
In her dream, Jasper left resolutely, just like this.
In fact, she had expected that.
This was the Jasper she knew.
However, she still had a sliver of hope left for a miracle.
She also knew that she would keep up with him if he wanted to leave, even if it meant death.
Jasper was too merciful and affectionate. In fact, this was also his biggest weakness.
In that case, she would be the one to make up for this.
“Didn’t you say that you wanted to hold a wedding for me? You could start preparing for it then. Also, I will ask Sean to let me join the Cabinet. Many members of the Cabinet are the wives of magnates. The instigations made by the wives are way more useful than the suggestions by 100 subordinates,” Stella said firmly.
“It’s not appropriate for you to work in your current physical condition,” Jasper said worriedly.
“You know, if you don’t let me do anything, I will only become more anxious. I know my body very well. I give you my word. I will pay attention to my health and give birth to a healthy child,” Stella promised.
“I don’t want you to be too tired.”
“I won’t overwork myself. I just want to live a meaningful life,” Stella said with a smile.
“If you feel even just a little uncomfortable, promise me that you would tell me immediately,” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella nodded and said, “Okay.”
He held her hand and said, “Are you hungry? Let’s have dinner first. I’m heading to the military base for a meeting later at night. I have to follow up with the jewelry business too. I’ll be back late, so you shouldn’t wait up.”
“Okay. I’ll let you know if I stumble upon anything special,” Stella said with a smile.
They made their way downstairs together.
“You guys are up,” Suzi Shine smiled and said, “Just in time for dinner.”
Elvis Zachary was also there. There was also a tall and thin short-haired girl standing beside him. She was wearing a black suit and her skin was a little dark. She looked very capable.
She saluted to Jasper, “Chief, I am Lynette Lanes, No. 7328.”
Jasper nodded and said to Stella, “She will follow you whenever I am not around. She is your assistant and she will be responsible for your daily life, meals, and safety.”
Stella knew that Jasper was worried about her, so she accepted his kindness. Coincidentally, she still had something to do that night…