Chapter 7 Thomas paced back and forth in the room , visibly agitated . Marlene noticed something was wrong and gently tapped him , snapping him out of it . " Did you call Jasmine ? " " It's still turned off . It's been three days . " "This isn't like her . She never goes off the grid without a reason . " " You don't think something happened to her ? " They grew unsettled the more they thought about it . The last time they had seen Jasmine was four days ago , at the hospital . She had handed the transfer agreement to Emma and quietly left . No one had noticed . The next morning , Thomas rushed to the hospital . As soon as he entered , he asked , " Has Jasmine been here ? " Emma was momentarily stunned , then responded with annoyance , " Didn't she go traveling ? She hasn't come to see me once since I got discharged . " However , Marlene felt something was wrong . Jasmine always reported her whereabouts . Even if she was traveling , she would leave a message . Just as she was about to leave , Emma suddenly stopped her . " Mom , I've taken over Jasmine's company , and I need four million for sample production on a new design … " " Don't talk about money now . We'll wait till Jasmine gets back . " Waving her off , she turned and left . Emma angrily punched the pillow , slowly realizing Marlene's attitude was beginning to change .