Chapter 10 Anastasia stood perfectly still , watching Jasper tenderly help Valeria off the marble floor like she was made of fucking porcelain . Valeria immediately collapsed into his arms with practiced grace . " Jasper , I'm totally fine - I just lost my balance . This isn't Ana's fault , but she seems really upset . I think she's still mad about me accidentally breaking those prayer beads … " Her voice was honey mixed with arsenic . Anastasia watched the whole production with cold amusement , a bitter smile twisting her lips . Valeria's performance was absolutely flawless . That wounded innocent act would have any guy ready to slay dragons for her . Jasper looked down at the trembling girl in his arms , his expression darkening as he noticed her face . " What the hell happened to your cheek ? " " Please don't be angry with Ana … " The implication was louder than words . The restroom's ambient lighting threw harsh shadows across Jasper's face , making his features look almost predatory . For a split second , Anastasia felt dizzy looking at this stranger wearing her ex - boyfriend's face . Then Jasper's voice sliced through the tension like a blade . " Anastasia , you need to apologize to Valeria right fucking now . I don't give a shit how pissed off you are - you don't put your hands on people . " Anastasia's laugh could have cut diamond . " Apologize ? Are you high ? " Jasper's face went stone cold , his voice dropping to that scary quiet register she'd only heard him use on business calls. " Don't make me repeat myself , Ana . You're acting like someone I don't even recognize . This is your last chance - say you're sorry . " " Sorry ? " Anastasia's voice was pure venom . " Jasper , let me make this crystal fucking clear - 1 15:59 Dumped Today . Married Tomorrow : My Overnight Wedding to a Tycoon Chapter 10 wouldn't apologize to that bitch if you held a gun to my head . " Her absolute defiance flipped some psychotic switch in Jasper's brain . His hand flew across her face before either of them realized what was happening . The crack echoed off the marble walls like a gunshot . Anastasia's world went white for a second , her hand instinctively flying to her burning cheek . Her fingers shook as shock slowly transformed into murderous rage . She lifted her head with deadly calm , her eyes promising violence . " That's it . We're done . Forever . " Jasper's hand was still frozen in midair , his palm stinging . Seeing the red handprint blooming across Anastasia's face sent an unexpected jolt of panic through his system . " Ana , fuck … I didn't … If you'd just done what I asked , I wouldn't have had to- " " Had to ? " Anastasia's voice was barely human . " You had to hit me ? Because I wouldn't kiss your mistress's ass ? " " You know I've never touched you before ! Three years together and I never even grabbed you too hard . But you went after Valeria for no reason . She doesn't deserve your psycho jealousy . " This was more passion Anastasia had seen from Jasper in months - all in defense of another woman . Not that it mattered anymore . After today , he was dead to her . Anastasia straightened to her full height , her face pale but her spine steel . " We're finished , Jasper . There's no coming back from this . " She turned toward the door . Real panic flashed across Jasper's face as he reached for her desperately . " Ana , wait - don't do this- " Anastasia recoiled from his touch like he was radioactive . " Don't you dare fucking touch me . " Jasper's hand hung in empty air , something breaking behind his eyes . 15:59 Dumped Today , Married Tomorrow : My Overnight Weding to a Tycoon 6.0 Chapter 10 Watching her walk away with complete finality sent actual fear crawling up his throat . Maybe she really meant it this time . Valeria observed the whole meltdown from her position in Jasper's arms , satisfaction blazing in her eyes before she carefully hid it . She touched his arm gently , her voice like silk . " Jasper , please don't blame Ana . She's just really hurt … " Jasper nodded slowly , his arrogance already reasserting itself . " I probably let her get away with too much shit over the years . Give her a week and she'll be blowing up my phone , begging me to take her back . Then she can grovel to you properly . " Women were like children - the more you spoiled them , the more they acted out . Minutes later , Jasper left with Valeria practically glued to his side . Valeria's victorious smile was impossible to suppress . Jasper Hale was officially conquered . Back at her table , Anastasia's phone buzzed with a bank alert . The number of zeros on her screen made her actually gasp out loud . Before she could even count them all , her phone started ringing . Cassian's name on the display sent her heart into overdrive . She took a deep breath to steady herself before answering . " Mrs. Rhodes , did the transfer go through ? " His voice was pure sex wrapped in expensive cologne . Being called " Mrs. Rhodes " hit her like a shot of whiskey - warm , burning , and slightly overwhelming . " I … yeah , I got it , but seriously , I don't need handouts . I have my own money . " She was stammering like a teenager . " Keep your money . But you're Mrs. Rhodes now , which means what's mine is yours . " His voice dropped to that dangerous frequency that made her knees weak . " All of it . " 15:59 Dumped Today Married Tomorrow My Overniæbt Und Chapter 10 Heat flooded Anastasia's face at his casual claim of ownership . She couldn't imagine the usually arctic Cassian Rhodes saying something so … possessive . It was the complete opposite of Jasper's violent slap . This felt like being treasured . " Okay , " she managed to whisper . " We're meeting my parents soon . Buy whatever you need - don't even look at price tags . " Even his practical concern felt intimate . " Got it . " After hanging up , reality still felt like a fever dream . But Cassian's timing was perfect . She definitely needed to prepare for the in - laws . Anastasia headed back to rejoin Tamia . Time for some strategic retail therapy . When she reached their table , Tamia immediately went into full alert mode . " Jesus Christ , where were you ? I was about to call security . Holy shit , what happened to your face ? " Anastasia attempted nonchalance . " Nothing dramatic . Just had a run - in with Jasper and his new toy . Took longer than expected . " Tamia exploded out of her chair like she'd been ejected . " Those fucking parasites are here ? Did that asshole hit you ? Where are they ? I'm about to commit a double homicide . " " They're long gone . Relax - I got Valeria good before Jasper lost his shit . Trust me , I gave better than I got . " Tamia slowly sat back down , still radiating murder . " Next time I see those toxic waste dumps , I'm going full psycho bitch on both of them . They're both human garbage . " " Don't let them ruin our lunch . Finish eating - I need you to come shopping with me . I've got some serious gift hunting to do . " 15:59 ០ Dumped Today , Married Tomorrow . My Overnight Wedding to a Tycoon Chapter 10 " Say less . Retail therapy is my love language . " Tamia immediately pivoted , diving back into her meal with renewed enthusiasm . After settling the check , they headed to the Time Warner Center's luxury shopping floors . The mall's soaring glass atrium and designer boutiques created the perfect backdrop for serious spending . Tamia linked arms with Anastasia , practically vibrating with excitement . " Okay , what's the mission today ? Designer clothes ? Handbags ? Jewelry ? I'm ready to enable the hell out of you . " Anastasia smiled faintly , scanning the high - end storefronts . " Let me see what calls to me . " Choosing gifts for the Rhodes family required serious strategy . They probably owned everything worth having . Her gifts needed to be thoughtful and personal - showing genuine care without looking like she was trying too hard . The two friends began their shopping expedition , completely unaware that their day was about to get significantly more complicated . ( 10 ) ( 0 ) 7.00