Chapter 23
Jasmine didn’t
knot anyone at t
The banquet, so
so she found a quiet comer and sat alone. At this moment, Sonia happened to walk over and spor her.
she had already harbored a grudge toward pasmine since the incident in the basury boutique. Moreover, she had learned from Olivia that jasmine was clinging to
wealthy man, so she naturally assumed that was how Jasmine got imited to the banquet.
Hence, Sonia’s hatred for Jasmine only grew. She didn’t think jasmine would become so shameless and flirt with men like some loose woman after leaving Calvin
she strode over and mockingly asked, “Which sugar daddy got you in here?”
Jasmine shot back without hesitation, “Ms. Ford, only a truly twisted mind could interpret things so crudely!”
Upon hearing this, Sonia almost exploded from rage.
As she sized up Jasmine’s gown, she realized it was haute couture and far superior to her dress.
She sneered with jealousy. “Stop pretending. That gown and the jewelry you’re wearing aren’t cheap. Which sugardaddy bought them for you? seeing how willing he is to spend on you, I’m guessing you’ve been working hard in bed.”
Jasmine couldn’t be bothered to argue and tried to leave, but Sonia blocked her path. Sonia continued, “Are you feeling guilty? This is Olivia’s family’s banquet, Someone like you doesn’t belong here. Get our]”
Joshua arrived just in time before the women got into a fight.
“Ms. Ford, I was invited to this banquet, and Jasmine is my date. You have no right to touch her.”
“You?” Sonia recognized him and looked at him scomfully. “Who are you? Why would the Zellers invite you? Your Invitation isn’t take, is it?”
She knew most of Jesceria’s prominent heirs, but she had never seen him among them before. Hence, she was certain he wasn’t someone from a prestigious background.
At this moment, Olivia’s older brother, Thomas Zeller, came over
Sonda had always had a crush on him. She quickly stepped forward and greeted him sweetly, “Hi, Thomas,**
Thomas gave her a polite nod before turning to Joshua. His demeanor changed into a more cespectful one as he shook Joshua’s hand. “Mr. Sutton, I didn’t expect you to come. About the case that I asked for your help-”
Joshua cut him off, his smile graceful, and said, “Let’s not discuss business tonight.”
Hearing this, Thomas laughed heartily. “Fair enough. I’ll stop by the firm soon to discuss it.”
He was dealing with an exceptionally complex legal case one only Joshua could manage. But with Joshua’s packed schedule, Thomas saw this as a care opportunity to establish some rapport.
When Sonia w Thomas fawning over Joshua, she felt a bitter pang in her chest
Nonetheless, she dared not say anything further offensive to Joshua and Jasmine, Swallowing her frustration, she quietly slipped away.
Sonia had heard from livia that the eldest son of the Sutton family was attending that night. She wondered if the second, still–unmarried son might be there too.
it hir showed up.
, she had to make sure that she left a lasting impression on him. After all, if she married into the Sutton family, she’d rapidly rise to prominence janning the socialites in Jesceria
Doce joulua was door conversing with Thumas, he turned to Jasmine and asked, “Are you bure?”
“Not at all “jasmine smiled softly. She hadn’t anticipated Joslin to be so expected in Jescent even Thomas tried to curry Lavor with him.
“Are you hungry? Let ene get something for you to eat.
He shortly returned with a small plate of desserts
Without hesitation, she took a spoon and slowly devoured them
When he noticed a bit of trusting on her check, be gently took a napkin and wiped it off for her.
The closeness made Jasmine’s liegt skip a beat, and her cheeks flushed pink
This intimate scene caught Calvur’s eye just as he entered the banquet hall. He hadn’t expected as to be there that night, let alone be so intimate with mother
Olivia, who was holding his arm, noticed his l
This change in nood. She followed his gaze and saw Jasmine
She smiled Lantly and feigned surprise, saying, “I didn’t think that hung would find a new bolted so son after leaving you, I heard from Thomas that the mands Mr. Sutton”
