Chapter 4 Anastasia stood watching until Cassian's luxury car disappeared around the corner , feeling like she'd just stepped into someone else's life . She tiptoed into the brownstone , careful not to disturb her grandmother who'd already gone to bed . When she checked her phone , she found a barrage of missed calls . Several from Jasper , and even more from her best friend Tamia . They'd been roommates in college and remained ride - or - die confidantes ever since . No one understood Anastasia better than Tamia . Now a sales director at a tech startup , Tamia was known for her unstoppable hustle . Anastasia immediately called her back . The second Tamia answered , words tumbled out in concern : " Ana ! Are you okay? Why weren't you answering ? Where are you ? " " I'm fine , don't worry . I'm home , " Anastasia replied , trying to sound casual . " Thank God . Hey , is everything okay with you and Jasper ? He called me sounding desperate , said he couldn't find you anywhere . " Anastasia hesitated . " I need to tell you something , but promise me you won't freak out . " She needed to tell Tamia the truth - secrets like this had a way of revealing themselves anyway . Sooner or later , Tamia would find out . #1 … .. " Tamia paused , clearly sensing bad news . " Okay , I'm listening . What happened ? " " Jasper and I are done . For good this time . " Anastasia took a deep breath . " And he's already with Valeria . " 2.1 15:58 Dunned Today Married Tomorrow : My Overnight Wedding to a Tycoon Chapter 4 Strangely , saying it out loud didn't hurt as much as she'd expected . " WHAT ? You're telling me that absolute piece of garbage is hooking up with that backstabbing little snake ? " Tamia's voice shot up several decibels . Anastasia held the phone away from her ear . Tamia was fully triggered now , her words machine - gunning through the speaker . " Does Valeria have no shame whatsoever ? Are all the men in New York dead ? She just had to go after her stepsister's boyfriend ? " " And Jasper - that walking trash fire - even animals know better ! He knows you can't stand Valeria , and he still went there ? " " I knew something was up when she ' coincidentally ' applied to J & A . I told you she was plotting something … " " Honey , please calm down … " Anastasia couldn't help but smile despite everything . Having a friend this fiercely loyal made the situation so much more bearable . Her heart felt lighter already . " So what's your plan ? You're not just going to let these two snakes slither off into the sunset , are you ? Remember who you are - you were literally voted ' Most Likely to Run the World ' in college ! You could have any man you want , but you chose to waste your time on Jasper's pretty - boy face . You built that company into what it is today , and this is how he repays you ? " " And Miss Perfect Valeria with her ' I'm so innocent ' act ? You should expose her for the homewrecker she is . She's just like her mother - a professional man - stealer . " " And then what ? Let everyone see I couldn't keep my man ? " Anastasia sighed . " Actually , I've already moved on . " " You're just letting them get away with it ? " Tamia sounded outraged . " Not at all . They played me , and they'll pay for it . Besides , " Anastasia's lips curved into a private smile , " sometimes you have to clear out the trash to make room for something better . " She suddenly thought about the upcoming A ' Design Award competition . Valeria had been dropping 15-58 Dumped Today . Married Tomorrow : My Overnight Wedding to a Tycoon 2.4 % Chapter 4 hints about entering , clearly hoping for instant fame . Just days ago , Jasper had casually mentioned it to Anastasia . She'd thought nothing of it at the time . Now it made perfect sense - he was planning to push his new girlfriend as the next design star . After all , winning that competition was the fastest path to industry recognition . Tonight had been shocking enough without adding her impending marriage to Cassian Rhodes into the mix . Anastasia decided to keep that bombshell to herself for now . " So what's your next move ? " Tamia pressed . " Settling scores . Leaving the company . " Anastasia was ready to walk away from the mess . " Good . I'm with you all the way . Whatever you need , just say the word , " Tamia insisted . In college , Anastasia had been legendary - gorgeous , talented , consistently top of her class , and winning so many design competitions that her dorm room looked like a trophy cabinet . She'd been unstoppable . When she wasn't blinded by love , she was practically invincible . ' Don't worry about me . I'll be fine . " Anastasia's mind was already racing with possibilities . After hanging up , she switched off her phone completely , denying Jasper any chance to contact her . Starting tomorrow , Anastasia Kingsley would no longer waste another second on men like him . ( 18 ) ( 0 ) 15:58