Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

They were in a secret relationship, but the flof love was wildly growing.

Soon, it was Jasper and Ruby's birthday. This day was very meaningful to Jasper. He knew that Ruby liked to play number games. Whether it was their ttogether or the payment of suits they made, it was a meaningful number.

Naturally, the opening of the new company also needed to be meaningful. The birthday was also the opening day of Jasper's clothing company.

Jasper's clothing company was named OnLy. He announced to the public that the nwas borrowed from the designer's name, the winner of a men's clothing design competition last year. But no one had seen this designer before.

The clothing company was huge. There was only one office building covering a wide range of areas. The live- stream platform and clothing processing factory were also established in the sbuilding to make it easier to manage.

On the day of the new company's opening, the Roberts family, the Landor family, the Blackwell family, the Yamin family, and the Turner family were all present. The news hit the headlines and everyone in Athana knew that Jasper had bought a building and spent a huge sum of money to build a new brand, OnLy.

After the opening ceremony in the morning, the Turner family people returned to Sapphire City. It could be said that they cand went in a hurry.

At 11:00 at night, a group of passengers carried their bags to Athana Airport and made their way to the aircraft.

Sherri pushed Hackett upstairs and urged, "Hackett, hurry up. It's getting late. Tis running out. It will have been midnight when we get there. Let's go." Half an hour ago, they were still at Grand Manor. Today was Jasper and Ruby's birthday. Trevon held a birthday party for the two of them. After cutting the cake and leaving the kids in the hotel, they cto the airport.

Rose held Edward's hand and urged, "Dawdler, what are you doing? Are you going or not? Hurry up. Move your legs.

"We were left behind in last year's trip. It's rare for Harper to get a high score this year. That's why we have the chance to travel with Trevon. Hurry up." Edward laughed and guessed Hackett's thoughts. He said, "If you're worried about Ruby, it's not too late for you to get off the plane now." Hackett was indeed concerned with his daughter. Every year after her birthday, he would be more worried.

Although Ruby would get married one day, he was still reluctant to part with her.

Suddenly, Trevon said, "Get out. That saves my money." Then, he held Natalie's hand and walked past Hackett. He suddenly stopped and said unhurriedly, "My son has been in a relationship for a long time. He might get married next year. Don't forget to cto the wedding." Natalie glanced sideways at the man beside him who was telling the truth in all honesty. When she saw him raise his eyebrows and smile, she even gloated a little. She felt a sense of victory. If Hackett knew that Jasper and Ruby had already been together for so long, he might have died of anger right now.

Rose, who had already entered the cabin, sensed that there was a gossip. She immediately turned around and asked, "What? Jasper is in a relationship? When did this happen? Why didn't we know about it at all?" Trevon held Natalie's hand and walked forward. He said, "My son keeps a low profile and doesn't like to be watched." When Sherri heard that Jasper had a girlfriend, she felt even worse than if she lost her job. "Natalie, what's wrong with you? When did Jasper have a girlfriend? Why don't you tell me?" No wonder Jasper didn't respond when she encouraged him to be with Ruby last year. It turned out that he had someone in his heart. So it seemed she had lost an excellent future son-in-law.

Sherri had a look of doubt and shock on her face. Originally holding Hackett's hand, she let go of it and walked into the cabin in a huff. Hackett was skeptical of Trevon's words. When he saw that Sherri was angry, he immediately chased after.

The plane took off.

On the plane, Sherri still could not accept the fact that Jasper had a girlfriend and had been dating for so long.

From Trevon's tone, he was very satisfied with his future daughter-in-law. She leaned against the sofa listlessly and sighed.

Rose smiled when she saw Sherri's pale face. She knew what she was sighing about. Natalie automatically blocked Sherri's words and was too embarrassed to talk to her. Hackett did not let Natalie off. "Natalie, is Jasper really in a relationship?" "Ah, yes." This was not a lie.

Hackett felt a little complicated. He had an indescribable feeling and somehow felt a little pity. "What does his girlfriend do?" Edward's legs were wide open. He sat on the sofa and helped Rose crack walnuts. He smiled and raised his chin.

He said to Trevon, "Tell us." Rose leaned on Edward's shoulder and rubbed Edward's ears from tto time. Her gossipy genes made her echo, "Yes, tell us something. I'm also curious what kind of girl she is." Edward indulged in Rose's behavior. No matter how restless her hands were, he did not stop her.

Trevon did not plan to go into detail. He was being sloppy and picky. He was very careful with his words. Trevon crossed his legs and looked like an old man with candy in his mouth. "I've never seen her before, but that doesn't matter as long as Jasper loves her. I'm rich enough. | don't need my son's marriage to serve for my family." 'Was that an answer?’ All the other people felt unsatisfied.

'Why did he not answer the question correctly? Wasn't the point about what kind of girlfriend Jasper would find? Why did he answer that his family was rich and did not need a marriage alliance?’ Trevon was digressing.

Sherri had completely believed that Jasper had a girlfriend and that his son-in-law had already been stolen by someone else. "Natalie, you are an incompetent mother. Jasper has been dating for so long. But you don't even know where that girl is from. What if Jasper brings you a very domineering daughter-in-law? Let's see what you'll do then." 'How could she be as gentle as my Ruby? If Ruby was with Jasper, Natalie would not be wronged by her daughter-in-law." Sherri thought in her heart and felt resentful.

Natalie smiled. How could Ruby be domineering? If someone had to be like that, that person must be Jasper. "If you're afraid that | can't cope with her, I still have your help, right? If one day I'm bullied by my future daughter- in-law, you'll cand helpwith a gun on her head." Rose laughed and shrugged her shoulders. "Alright, | promise I'll do it. But Sherri, you might be thinking too much. There is a madman to protect his wife, how could you get bullied? Am I right, Old Trevon?" "I'm very far in age from Edward. Do you have poor eyesight?" Edward spoke for his wife. "It's not embarrassing to admit that you're old." In the end, to dispel Hackett's suspicion, Trevon added another truth. "From my son's description, my evaluation of my future daughter-in-law is that she's a bold girl." Natalie turned to look at the man who was telling the truth again, signaling him to shut up.

Upon receiving his wife's warning, Trevon laughed out loud. "Let's play cards." Trevon thought he had said nothing wrong. 'Ruby has been in love with Jasper for such a long tand no one knew it. Isn't she just bold? | didn't lie." Indeed, Trevon's words dispelled the last doubt in Hackett's heart. After all, his daughter was not a bold girl.

Sherri was in a bad mood. Trevon dispelled her last fantasy. Ruby had nothing to do with being bold. She could be regarded as gentle. "I'm not coming. | want to sleep." Rose persuaded with a smile. "Don't. It's rare for us to cout and have fun together. Don't spoil the mood.

Besides, Jasper is only dating, not getting married. If the relationship breaks down, anything is possible." Trevon raised his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes as he asked Rose, "Are you cursingfor not having a daughter-in-law?" Rose retorted, "Shut up. Con, tfor cards. Edward, teach me! | don't know about cards." Edward wanted to persuade Rose not to participate. He had no talent for playing cards. However, when he saw the smile on Rose's face, he agreed in the end. "Alright." Edward didn't know what Jasper's girlfriend was like, but he could catch a hint of scheming from Trevon's eyes.

He didn't know exactly what it was, but certainly nothing good cfrom Trevon's heart.

For several hours, Sherri was in a state of repeatedly sighing. Natalie comforted her several times guiltily. When she saw her best friend's pale appearance, she almost couldn't hold it in and told her the truth.

At the stime, in Grand Manor, the birthday party was coming to an end.

Jasper drank swine and raised his hand to look at his watch. He realized that it was already 12:30 pm. He glanced at Olivia and Ruby, who were sitting on the sofa with their heads close to each other and their faces red.

He instructed, "Nona, help your sister to her room. Cyril, Kade, and Harper send Liam over as well." Rose's twins and the Yamin family's two kids were too young. When their elders left, they brought the younger ones home, afraid that Jasper would not be able to take care of so many people.

In addition, they needed to make up for their lessons tomorrow morning.

They all had their private rooms in Grand Manor, which were reserved by their fathers.

Nona nodded. She never refuted her brother's arrangements. She was unbelievably obedient.

After everyone left, Jasper carried Ruby to her room. In a daze, she felt someone hugging her. It was a familiar scent. She subconsciously buried her head into his arms and mumbled something.

Jasper's helpless eyes hid a hint of pampering. "You can't drink so much next time." It wasn't Ruby's wish to drink so much. It was just that she was unlucky at night. She always lost in games and had to accept punishment.

The girl in his arms seemed to have heard Jasper's words and replied gloomily, "Yes." Half an hour later, Jasper went to the other rooms to check on the kids. He also instructed them not to go out at night and that they should call him if anything happened.

At one o'clock in the morning, Jasper went to their rooms to check again. Olivia and Nona had already fallen asleep, while Cyril and Harper were still playing games. Cyril was very loud, and Liam was sleeping like a dead dog on the bed.

"Let's go. We're losing the tower." Harper was screaming, "I'm out of HP. | need to go back." Cyril cursed. He was extremely anxious. Seeing that the crystal was about to be pushed, he said, "I'll die when you cback. Hurry up. Don't you know how to play?" When Jasper cin, he heard the two of them scolding each other. He reprimanded, "Keep your phone. If you don't sleep, go home. Don't you know that you have tuition tomorrow?" Cyril, who had been criticized, nodded hurriedly. "Got it, got it. I'll go to bed immediately after this round." Harper had no tuition or homework and was finally liberated.

After leaving the kids' rooms, Jasper returned to his one. The woman on the bed was sleeping peacefully. She was breathing evenly. Perhaps it was because it was too hot, her arms reached out of the blanket.

He walked over and tucked her arm back under the blanket. He lay down beside her and did not plan to sleep.

He just quietly looked at her beautiful sleeping face and smiled.

After a while, Ruby was woken up by the heat and wanted to go to the toilet. Jasper had adjusted the temperature of the air conditioner to 78.8°F, but other than her head, no part of her body was exposed to the air.

It would be strange if she didn't feel hot.

She opened her sleepy eyes. Jasper looked at her and asked, "What's wrong? Do you want to go to the toilet?" Before Ruby fully opened her eyes, she heard a familiar voice. She turned around and held her pee. Instead of going to the toilet immediately, she asked, "Is it my room or yours?" Jasper did not blush or feel that he had done something wrong. He smiled faintly and said, "It's mine." Upon hearing this, Ruby smiled. She lifted the blanket and got out of bed. She did not feel uncomfortable. They were in love, so it would be strange if Jasper could send her back. As lovers, they had been together for so long.

They had done everything they needed to do except the very last thing.

She had to admit that Jasper could be considered a gentleman. Although he was not pretentious, she was still nervous if he had that kind of idea.

The shy images of cuddling together suddenly rushed into her mind. Her ears turned red, and her heart beat like a drum. She lowered her head and said, "I'm going to the toilet."