Chapter 851 - Norman Kiani (2/2)

”Yes. That is what she told me. And I came here to hear your side of the story.”

Seeing how his father is in a bad mood, Jasper knows that this is not a good time to mention Ellie.

”Lilian came into my office more than once without permission. She is practically stalking me at work and off work as well. But I guess you know that.”

”That does not answer why you fired her.”

Jasper swiftly ran several different scenarios how to explain previous afternoon, but every one of them ended up putting Ellie in a negative light while he didn't have a proper business justification for firing Lilian.

”What do you want?”, Jasper finally asked.

”Did you have a woman in your office waiting for you after our meeting with Mr. Korhonen yesterday?”

”Yes.” Jasper can't deny this. His father probably checked before coming to confront him about it.

”Why was she here?”, Norman scrutinized Jasper.

Jasper can tell that his father is ready to retort no matter what Jasper answers. He decided to dodge the topic.

”Since when are you micromanaging my time?”

Norman can see that Jasper is protecting that woman for some reason and is unwilling to talk about her. His conclusion is that Lilian was correct. ”I am concerned about your image. If you want to spend time with women for fun, that is your business. But keep it out of office.”

Again, Jasper wished that he strangled Lilian when he had a chance. ”Thank you for your concern. Now if you excuse me, I need to prepare for my next meeting.”

Norman didn't stand up. ”I want you to hire Lilian back.”

Jasper found several things wrong with this request, but the biggest issue for him would be to explain to Ellie why Lilian is still there, in case if Ellie finds out. Jasper is not willing to yield on this one. ”No. Business-wise she is not necessary and personally I don't want her near me.”

”She is a good young lady.” Norman does not understand what Jasper has against Lilian.

”You are entitled to your own opinion.”

Norman noticed Jasper's cold attitude. ”You dislike her. Why?”

”For some reason, she is acting like my future wife. Making sure that no other woman can come near me.”

”Is that a bad thing?” Norman does not see a problem with Lilian acting like Jasper's future wife. He is a good friend with her father, and both of them would bless the union between their children.

”I didn't care about that until I found someone I care about.” Jasper responded without missing a beat.

Norman's bushy gray eyebrows shoot up in surprise. ”You have a… girlfriend?”

”I am pursuing a woman, yes.” Jasper gave a vague response.

”Who is she?” Norman could not hide his curiosity.

”If she responds to my feelings, you will find out. But don't try to push Lilian my way. I was not interested in her so far, and that will not change.”

Norman made a face like he is thinking something, gave a small indistinct wiggle of his head and left the office.

Jasper exhaled when his father left.

He can't believe that Lilian went to tell on him. She knows very well why she got fired.

Jasper checked time. It's still not 11 AM… It's a long way to go until 5 PM when he will leave the office to pick up Ellie and take her out on a date.

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