Chapter 700

Charles' attitude that day had said it all. He mentioned that he only came because of Samuel, but that old man meant nothing to Jade.

He had been out of the picture for so many years that Jade barely thought of Samuel. Little did she know, Samuel actually knew someone as significant as Charles.

As Jade thought about it, she felt increasingly resentful about this marriage. It was not Joseph's Frotconn that had elevated them. Rather, it was Joseph's family who had latched onto the Shaws.

The Shaws might have seen better days under Samuel's leadership. Although Julian was not as capable as Samuel, the Shaws were still a wealthy family. They were unlike Joseph's family, which had only recently risen to wealth. Thinking about Winter's scandal with Charles, an idea suddenly popped into Jade's head, and it startled even her.

Lost in her thoughts, she failed to notice Julian standing up, staring at her suspiciously. "What are you thinking about?" he asked.

Startled, Jade's shoulders jerked slightly. "I... I was just thinking how great it would have been if Winter had married Charles instead. Xavier can't even begin to compare to him-not at all.

future, he'll be in charge

became. How could

However, Charles was different-he was the CEO of Collosus

say such things? Are you suggesting Winter might actually be involved

would be if it were true? You think

high standards, and not just anyone can join their family. Winter has married before, and she's in the entertainment industry. Do you think the Hoffmans would ever accept that?" Julian, always the rational one, remained

about it?" Jade protested, still unwilling to let go of the idea. However, when she saw the severe look on Julian's face, she fell silent and did not dare

it, but only briefly. If Winter had not married Xavier,

on helping Winter get out of her current mess? This situation is more complicated than it

"You mean..."

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