CHAPTER 88: CHAPTER 88: WANTING TO SUBMIT TO HIM

Sabrina Hayes noticed her friend’s loss of composure and instinctively gave her a tug.

Yet Tessa Hughes remained motionless, her eyes unblinkingly fixed.

Sabrina wanted to face-palm.

Who said she wouldn’t get so star-struck that she couldn’t look away?

At this moment, Jasper Fitzgerald was already carrying Zara over.

The little girl called out sweetly as soon as she saw Sabrina, "Mommy, Auntie~"

Auntie didn’t respond to her.

Sabrina found it amusing and quickly went over.

Upon getting closer, she noticed the little cub’s hair was a bit damp, as if she had been sweating, and her cheeks were rosy.

"Why are you sweating so much?"

She took her over, asking quizzically.

Jasper Fitzgerald explained beside her, "She was playing around with Flash and Flash’s mom at the training grounds just now."

Sabrina laughed, "Seems like they had a lot of fun."

Jasper nodded, his voice cool and magnetic, "Her situation has basically stabilized. Tonight’s hypnosis helped her forget the unpleasant memories, so there’s no need to worry. But next time, if such a situation occurs again, it might get worse."

"I will definitely pay special attention! Today is all my fault; I didn’t keep an eye on Zara, which led to this happening."

Sabrina answered solemnly, then looked up at him, "Really, thank you so much, Mr. Fitzgerald, for treating Zara and playing with her. If not for you, I wouldn’t know what to do!"

Tonight’s accident was really dangerous, she didn’t dare to even think about it.

Thinking back, she felt terrified and distressed!

Jasper Fitzgerald was calm, "It’s fine; it’s over now. Miss Nash should not blame herself."

With that, he glanced at his watch and said, "It’s getting late, let’s head back. I won’t be in Veridia for the next few days; if there are any emergencies, contact Nash Spencer."

Sabrina, hearing he was leaving, asked instinctively, "Going on a business trip again?"

"Yes."

Jasper nodded slightly, not intending to say more.

Sabrina was sensible enough not to ask further.

The tasks he takes on are certainly confidential and cannot be disclosed.

She originally wanted to say with concern: "Alright then, Mr. Fitzgerald, take care and rest well."

But as she was about to speak, it felt inappropriate, so she changed it to: "Then... Be careful on the road, Mr. Fitzgerald!"

Jasper nodded, quickly bidding farewell to the mother and daughter, then bent down to get in the car and left.

The Maybach soon drove out of the military district compound.

Sabrina watched the car disappear into the distance before retrieving her gaze, saying to her friend, "Snap out of it, he’s gone far already, and you’re still staring?"

Tessa Hughes only came back to her senses then, her immediate reaction was to exclaim, "Oh my god, why didn’t you tell me before that Mr. Fitzgerald looks like that? This, this... he’s so handsome I don’t even know how to describe it!"

His body proportions, those exquisite features, that cold, aloof aura! It’s just perfect!

When he got out of the car just now, nodded at me, that aloof, unapproachable vibe made me want to surrender!"

Sabrina was amused by the exaggerated description, "Hmm, I could tell; you were even drooling!"

"What? That can’t be!"

Tessa was alarmed and quickly wiped her mouth, afraid she really embarrassed herself earlier.

But after feeling around for a while, there was nothing, and she realized Sabrina was teasing her.

"Alright, how dare you trick me!"

She charged at Sabrina angrily, tickling her.

Sabrina dodged in fear, but Tessa kept chasing, dragging little Zara into the chaos as well.

Seeing its young owner being bullied, Flash ran over and bit the hem of Tessa’s dress.

The three people and a dog played around as they got into the car, finally settling down.

Over the next week, Sabrina didn’t send Zara to school but let her rest at home until she ensured everything was fine before allowing her to go out again.

During this time, Lena Jennings’ case was also concluded.

The police chief personally called Sabrina to inform her, "The police found several other parents during the investigation. They all provided evidence proving Lena Jennings’ misconduct."

Her sentence is undeniable, estimated to be two to three years...

However, these days someone is negotiating privately regarding this case, possibly to reduce Lena Jennings’ sentence."

Sabrina’s eyes darkened, "Who?"

The chief said meaningfully, "It’s her friend..."

Sabrina’s face abruptly sank, instantly realizing.

It’s Brooke Sinclairs!

The chief added truthfully, "This person, because solid evidence wasn’t found, couldn’t be touched, so she got off scot-free! Now she’s secretly using her connections to find loopholes for Lena Jennings, possibly even managing to lessen the sentence."

Sabrina’s expression was unpleasant, but there was nothing she could do.

For regular medical accidents causing patient death, the maximum sentence is usually only three years!

Although Lena Jennings caused real harm to the children, she didn’t cause any fatalities, which leaves room for maneuver.

And Brooke Sinclairs is the instigator; she indirectly harmed Lena Jennings. How could she not wholeheartedly try to clear her name?

Otherwise, if Lena Jennings finds some evidence one day, Brooke would be in trouble too.

Understanding this, Sabrina grew cold with determination.

Brooke Sinclairs!

Eventually, she would find dirt on her and make her pay the price!!!

Suppressing her inner fury, Sabrina thanked the chief, "Thank you, Chief, for the trouble!"

The chief replied politely, "It’s necessary; after all, Mr. Fitzgerald personally instructed it, so we must handle it well."

Sabrina nodded, and after hanging up the phone, sent messages to Nash Spencer about the situation and thanked Jasper Fitzgerald.

The progress wouldn’t have been so quick if it weren’t for him!

Nash Spencer replied, "My boss received the thanks; he says no need to be too polite... Also, he asked me to tell Dr. Nash that there’s an auction tonight in Veridia, with a rare medicinal herb that could help Zara’s psychological condition!

My boss can’t make it back in time and would like you to personally attend, to win the herb!"

Upon hearing this, Sabrina naturally agreed, "Alright!"

Nash Spencer quickly sent over the auction catalog.

Sabrina glanced at it.

The starting price for that rare medicinal herb was three million!

She gasped.

So much?

She had already spent all her savings when buying a house before, she temporarily didn’t have that much money!

Sabrina felt a headache and pondered for a while, ultimately deciding to go to The Sheffield Group to find Josee Sheffield.

At this moment, Josee Sheffield was in the CEO office, reviewing piles of documents.

Seeing her arrive, he was somewhat surprised, "What brings you here? Isn’t the lab busy?"

Sabrina hesitated a bit, seemingly pondering how to speak.

Josee raised an eyebrow.

Knowing Sabrina for years, it’s rare to see her so hesitant.

He looked at her with interest, saying, "What’s up? If you’ve got something, just say it; being hesitant isn’t like you!"

Sabrina paused, took a deep breath, and explained truthfully, "There’s an auction tonight with a rare medicinal herb that could help Zara recover.

You know what prices at such events can be... So... May I advance our profit share from our cooperation? You can deduct it from the earnings when the special medicine is launched?"

Saying this made her feel a bit awkward.

In all these years, she never asked anyone for money.

Not even Jordan Hawthorne...

And now she asked Josee Sheffield, making her feel embarrassed.

"Is that all?"

Josee Sheffield listened and showed a face of ’Is this even a big deal? It’s unlike you to be unable to ask!’

"How much is needed for that herb?"

"Not sure."

Sabrina shook her head, "The known information is that the starting price is three million, but how high the bid might go is unknown!"

Initially, Josee was thinking to just hand her a card or check.

But upon reconsideration, "Is the auction you’re attending the one at Greenwood Manor?"

Sabrina was surprised, "Yes, how did you know?"

Josee smirked with a roguish smile, "Naturally because I’m also invited. I wasn’t planning to attend, but since you want the herb, I’ll accompany you to get it."

This implied he agreed to let her advance the share.

Sabrina breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at him, "Thanks!"

Josee dismissed it, "Such a minor thing, just a phone call would do, no need to make a special trip."

He didn’t like Sabrina being too formal with him.

However, regarding her thinking of him first when needing help, he felt internally pleased.