When She Stops Playing Nice

Chapter 252 She was worn out from dealing with this tedious relationship.

"Alright, this won't happen again in the future," Gabriel said gently.

At Blossom Grand Hotel. "Ashley!" Jasmine exclaimed with excitement upon seeing Ashley Jackson. "I can't believe you cback to visit me." she said, deeply touched.

That wasn't why she returned; Ashley did not say it explicitly. Looking at Jasmine with concern, she sighed. "My poor Jasmine." Jasmine felt even more aggrieved and said, "Ashley, do you remember who I am? You once said you would arrange a marriage forwith Gabriel "Of course I remember, and I still think that way." Ashley reassured her. "But how is your recovery going? There won't be any lasting injuries, right?" It wouldn't be ideal to bring a daughter-in-law with disabilities into the Jackson family.

Jasmine hadn't understood the underlying meaning in Ashley's words, but her mother, Hannah, did. “No, no, don't worry. Jasmine's treatment is arranged at Prover Hospital, which has top-notch international medical resources. The doctors have assured us that Jasmine is recovering well and won't be left with any lasting injuries," she explained. After finishing her explanation, Hannah felt a sense of foreboding, realizing that by praising Prover Hospital, she also inadvertently praised Gina Ashley didn't notice these subtleties. What caught her attention were the varying depths of scars on Jasmine's face. "Will these scars ever heal?" Due to Jasmine's multiple fractures and the focus of her treatment being on her body, coupled with Hannah's reassurances and the advancement of medical aesthetics, there was no need to worry about scars remaining on her face. Jasmine shifted her focus to recuperating her body, considering she spent most of her days in bed, even if her face was unscathed, it was still difficult for her to muster the courage to see Gabriel. "It's possible. I'll contact the best cosmetic hospitals for scar removal, Jasmine said.

Ashley nodded thoughtfully. "Yeah, girls care a lot about their appearance. The face is essential." The Jackson family's daughters-in-law also represented the family's image. While Gina may have been beautiful, she lacked discipline and didn't possess a refined demeanor. On the other hand, Jasmine was different. With the longstanding relationship between the two families, Jasmine was seen as obedient, primarily because she listened to Ashley. This kind of daughter-in-law was considered well-mannered, something Gina couldn't compare to Reluctantly, Jasmine began to confide in Ashley. "Ashley, I don't know what Gina has done to Gabriel; he's completely devoted to her, ignoring everything else....

Ashley comforted Jasmine, saying, "Don't worry, Gina can never becmy sister-in-law witharound. Right now, your priority is to focus on getting better and appearing in front of Gabriel in the best possible condition." "Okay." Jasmine nodded vigorously.

At Quaria, Michael entered the reception room. "Miss Ashley Jackson,” he greeted.

Ashley began to size Michael. He was pretty handsand seemed to be a talented individual, despite his young age, being the president of Quaria.

1/3 O Chapter 252 Ashley, maintaining the dignity of being a member of the Jackson family, said, "Mr. Clark, I would like to talk to you. I represent the Jackson family and the Jackson Group's interest in investing in Quaria." Even though she hadn't directly involved herself in the Jackson Croup's business dealings, her father, Harry, held the shares, making him a shareholder. So, her statement was indeed accurate.

Michael wasn't too surprised. Considering the tGabriel had been entangling with Gina, he assumed Ashley was representing Gabriel in extending goodwill to Quaria. "Certainly, Miss Jackson. How much capital do you intend to invest?" Ashley took a sip of water nonchalantly. "Jackson Group can provide whatever amount of capital is needed. My request regarding Quaria is quite simple. If you agree to a small condition of mine, our cooperation can be quickly finalized." Michael didn't believe Ashley's request would be as minor as she implied. "Miss Jackson, please go ahead and tell me." "I heard that Gina Miller is your exclusively hired designer at Quaria. If you dismiss her, I will invest immediately." tiller is i Michael was somewhat surprised. "Miss Jackson, as far as I know, Miss Miller is involved with your cousin..." Ashley smirked sarcastically. "They haven't even established a proper relationship yet; it's just sambiguous connection. Unless you are worried that if you dismiss Gina Miller, Gabriel might cause trouble for Quaria?" Michael conidn't help but find it amusing. "That's not the reason at all." Then just fire her directly," Ashley said impatiently.

"Impossible. Michael replied just as directly.

Ashley was puzzled. "Why can't you do it? As a president, don't you have the authority to fire someone?" She found it incredulous that he would lack such authority.

"I don't have the authority to fire her," Michael said..

Ashley chuckled in exasperation. "Isn't she the exclusively hired designer you brought in? If you can't fire her, then who can? Your chairman?" Michael joked, "Perhaps it depends on the mood of our chairman. If our chairman is in a good mood, they might dismiss this exclusive designer." 209 Ashley sneered. “Fine, then tellhow I can meet with your chairman. I'll talk to him directly!" At first, Ashley thought that Gina could becan exclusive designer at Quaria, an internationally renowned luxury brand, because of Michael's support. Now, it seemed that he was just a superficial support for her. Gina's actual backing was the chairman, the founder of Quaria. There were many speculations about who the founder of Quaria might be, but Ashley leaned towards the idea that the founder was a stylish older man Given her clear understanding of Gina's background, the possibility of her being treated as the founder's daughter could be ruled out. That only allowed Gina to have an inappropriate relationship with this founder.

Feeling angry at this realization, Ashley thought, "This shameless woman refuses to commit to Gabriel openly and toys with him behind the scenes, is that it? Today, not only will I make her leave Quaria, but I'll also expose this matter, making Gabriel see her true colors once and for all!" Michael shrugged. "Our chairman is in the company now; there's no need for special arrangements to meet our chairman. I can have her over Ashley's anger subsided slightly upon hearing this. Michael seemed to have sinsight, recognizing her status and offering to bring the founder himself. Ashley instinctively straightened up. "Alright, then hurry up and bring him to me!" "Alright." Michael nodded.

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