Chapter 387 - 476: Secret Rendezvous
Tomorrow was Chinese New Year, so Chloe Sinclair went to bed early.
This was the most peaceful she’d slept since her rebirth.
She didn’t have to think about experiment data, worry about the attacks and vitriol online, or deal with the disgusting people in her real life.
On Chinese New Year’s Day, all she wanted was a good night’s sleep.
But at midnight, the sound of fireworks and children’s happy cheers woke Chloe Sinclair up.
The window was open, letting in a gentle, cold breeze that made the curtains flutter.
Suddenly, her sharp ears caught a faint rustling sound outside her window.
Chloe Sinclair frowned. The smooth lines of her arms tensed instantly as she focused and walked toward the window.
Looking down, she saw Jasper Shaw struggling to climb up a white pipe.
Chloe Sinclair wasn’t sure how long she stood there, frozen, before she belatedly came to her senses and took out her phone to snap a bunch of pictures.
Jasper Shaw clearly hadn’t expected Chloe Sinclair to spot him. Their eyes met, and he stared at the dark camera lens, looking a bit awkward for a moment.
Chloe Sinclair leaned halfway out the window and held out a hand, ready to pull Jasper Shaw up.
But to her surprise, Jasper suddenly moved with surprising agility. He made a few rock-climbing-like maneuvers and scrambled up much faster.
He jumped through the window, but just as he was about to speak, Chloe Sinclair covered his mouth.
Jasper Shaw was a little confused.
Chloe Sinclair blinked and whispered, "My dad’s room is next door, and he’s still working."
The villa had good soundproofing, but with the window open, her dad would definitely hear them.
Although she had already told her family about him, Jasper sneaking in like this at this hour still made her nervous.
The room was dark, lit only by the faint, yellow glow of a streetlamp below the villa, which cast some light through the wide-open window.
By that dim light, Chloe Sinclair could just make out Jasper Shaw’s high-bridged nose and long eyelashes.
’Holy shit, my man is so handsome!’
Chloe Sinclair had always thought Jasper Shaw was handsome, but she had never felt it so clearly as she did now.
The lines of his face were sharp, his expression cool, and beneath his lashes, his black pupils were as deep as a tranquil spring.
In short, he was insanely handsome.
If he hadn’t just been stealthily climbing up the side of the building, Chloe Sinclair would have thought Jasper Shaw looked exactly like the domineering CEO from a novel.
Chloe Sinclair pulled Jasper Shaw over to her bedside.
Jasper Shaw’s dark eyes scanned the surroundings, taking in the blue and pink room. Directly across from him were photos of Chloe Sinclair, along with many of her paintings.
The Sinclair Family had saved and framed every single one.
A row of various stuffed animals sat on the floor, with small string lights woven among them, emitting a soft white glow.
It was undeniably a young girl’s room.
Jasper Shaw suddenly thought of his own villa, and a mix of complicated feelings washed over him.
’I’ll have to redecorate my room as soon as I get back!’ he secretly resolved.
Just then, Chloe Sinclair poured Jasper Shaw a glass of warm water.
The man glanced down at the cup.
It was pink.
A smile suddenly tugged at the corner of his lips. Without any hesitation, he drank it all in one go.
Chloe Sinclair’s mouth fell open. She had been about to warn Jasper Shaw about the temperature, but the man had already downed it in a single gulp.
Chloe Sinclair was slightly taken aback. "Wasn’t it hot?"
Jasper Shaw shook his head. "It was fine."
Chloe Sinclair’s lip twitched. She suddenly remembered Jasper Shaw’s "old man" lifestyle and felt a sense of understanding.
Drinking goji berry tea, soaking his feet in hot water, taking hot baths.
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Chloe Sinclair shot the man a sideways glance and asked, "Why are you here? And in such a bizarre way, too."
’If her dad had heard the noise and come out to look, she was certain Jasper Shaw would never be able to marry her in this lifetime!’
[PS: Starting this week, updates will be infrequent for the rest of the month. I want to pass my exams, so I need to spend more time studying. Updates will gradually return to normal on the 30th or the 1st.]