5. Jasper Is Hope

Chelsea Stump, Zalina will not forget that woman's name. Moreover, almost all students on campus know her name.

At that time, Zalina had a lousy time on campus. Chelsea is very popular, beautiful, and from a family that is quite influential in the city. Very different from Zalina, who some people only know as an ordinary girl who doesn't have many friends and is a little stiff.

Zalina is often bullied by several children, like Chelsea. However, even so, Zalina did not just stand still. With Vanessa, she often fought those who wanted to disturb them, but it always ended in defeat. They must be willing to end up being a loser.

She doesn't have anything to back her up against the likes of Chelsea Stump, no matter how hard she tries. Zalina only had hands that had magical powers, and that wasn't helpful enough.

 'Jasper Blackmore has a special relationship with Chelsea Stump.'

 The headline did not affect Zalina's decision to approach Jasper. She just wanted to find out because there was nothing she could see from Jasper, even though she was holding his hand. Zalina hopes to be free from her cursed hands.

 Mrs. Roston was surprised to find her daughter already at the dinner table when she returned from the back garden. Zalina looks ready, with neat clothes and a sling bag on the table.

 "Zalina, where are you going?"

 "Find a job," Zalina answered while spreading the bread with peanut butter.

 "Looking for a job? Do you have a call for work?"

 "Nothing. I'm just tired of waiting for a job call."

 After saving the vegetables, Mrs. Roston approached Zalina curiously.

"Okay, this is good for you, honey. I'm glad you finally have the passion for mingling with the outside world again. But you're all right, aren't you?"

"Yes, Mom. You don't have to worry." Zalina looked at her mother to reassure her that she was okay. She felt better since seeing Jasper Blackmore again.

A female secretary was clearing the pile of papers on the desk when Jasper Blackmore came into his room. She immediately approached her boss with a file in hand.

"There are several documents that you must sign, and after that, you must also immediately meet to discuss the change of contracts with foreign markets. Before lunch, you have an appointment with Mr. Barack. But before the meeting, you must sign all these papers."

Jasper closed his eyes first before turning to look at his secretary.

"Linda, I haven't sat down yet, but you've made me dizzy."

Linda kept a pile of files on Jasper's desk and patted the stack of papers before replying to Jasper's words.

"But I have to do it. You've been putting off this job for three days. I don't want to keep working overtime while my stomach gets bigger. I have to get this week off, or I could have my child in this building!" Linda answered while glaring at Jasper.

 Jasper watched Linda's stomach grow bigger. The secretary had asked for leave two months ago, but Jasper was still holding her because he had not found a suitable secretary for him.

 It was complicated for Jasper to find a replacement for Linda. During this time, he had searched for Linda's replacement for more than ten people, but they had never worked for more than a month. The secretaries had always annoyed and uncomfortable Jasper. They had come him not to work but to trap the Blackmore heir.

"But I haven't found a new secretary. Besides, it would not be easy to find a new one if you were suddenly gone. "

"I've proposed several candidates, but you rejected them all."

 "What if I raise your salary tenfold?" offered Jasper.

 Linda's eyebrows shot up at hearing Jasper's offer. She had heard of such requests many times. Linda's current salary is enormous because she previously got a five-fold rise. However, no matter what salary Jasper offers, she currently stands by her stance.

 Linda answered by shaking her head. "You don't know how much a woman weighs when she gives birth."

 Jasper sighed in frustration. Finally, he had to give in to the pregnant woman. "Okay, I'll take the secretary you recommended. I want the best and will work hard.

 While it was still in the same building, Zalina was asking about job vacancies that she found on the internet.

 "Sorry, but this job vacancy was two months ago. And we don't need any new hires."

 "Then let me meet the boss here. Where is the room?" asked Zalina.

 The woman in front of Zalina was astonished. "For what? Our boss won't be easy to meet just anyone," she said, looking at Zalina with disdain.

 "I've met him twice. He helped my mother and me once. He will recognize me."

"What, help you? No way, he's not that type of person. Even if you die in front of him, he won't do anything to you. I'll tell you. Our boss is icy, arrogant, and rude. So stop lying. Now go, we're busy!"

 Zalina didn't give up because she didn't lie. "I'm not lying. If you don't believe me, call Jasper. He'll know me!"

 The woman was getting annoyed and thought Zalina was a big liar.

 "He can't possibly know a country girl like you. Just look at you! Where did you get such old-fashioned clothes? Is that your grandmother's? And look at your hair! Are you a Rapunzel?"

Other employees have become interested in the debate between Zalina and the woman. They approached to find out more.

 "You don't have to insult me. My clothes and hair are mines, so it's up to me!" Zalina replied.

 "But you're distracting me. Get out of here!"

 A man in a security guard's uniform came up to them to stop the commotion.

"What's the matter, Rose? Why the fuss?"

 "Put her away, Pete! She's a shameless liar. It's a waste of time with her."

 "What is she doing?"

 "She insisted on meeting our boss. Plus, she told me to call Mr. Jasper to see her. She confidently said she knew Mr. Jasper. Who is she?"

 The security guard, Pete, immediately grabbed Zalina's hand and came with him to get out. However, Zalina immediately pushed the man's hand away.

 "Don't touch me!" refused Zalina.

 One of them reproaches Zalina. "Huh, she is a precious piece of art!"

 Jasper, signing the pile of files, suddenly stopped and put down his pen. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, trying to relax.

 Linda knocked on the door and entered without waiting for Jasper's answer.

 "There's a commotion downstairs. A strange woman insists on seeing you, sir. Security is trying to get her out."

"Then what should I do? Doesn't security already take care of it?" Jasper asked.

 Linda didn't say anything else. She got what Jasper meant. She then left and closed the door again.

 After Linda left his room, Jasper opened his eyes to see a painting hanging on one of the walls.

 "Has she realized something, so desperate to come to see me?"