The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Corinne put down her fork and rested her chin on her hand. “I’m actually quite surprised you turned out cheerful and optimistic.”

Jason smiled. “Cheerful and optimistic? I guess. But you should know there’s a lot of pressure that comes with being a successor. The training was so harsh that I didn’t even get to enjoy my childhood. Not to mention, everyone treats me like I’m nothing just because I’m not the biological son. It was hard to make friends in the wealthy circle. When I first took over the company, the directors in the company were so angry that they couldn’t wait for me to fail.”

Corinne nodded sympathetically. “I can imagine how hard it must’ve been for you back then. But aren’t you glad you pushed through ’cause everyone has to bow to you now?”

Jason smiled wryly. “They only do that to my face, but when my back is turned, they’ll talk sh*t about me. Even Jeremy, Zeke, and Gerald think I’m beneath them. The only person in the world who treats me like an equal is Lucas.”

Corinne found it odd he would say that. She assumed Lucas was the type who thought everyone was beneath him. While it was true Jeremy, Zeke, and Gerald were closer to each other, it did not mean they looked down on Jason. Otherwise, they would not have hung out with him.

“You’re overthinking things. Jeremy’s not the type to look down on others,” said Corinne.

Jason narrowed his eyes. “Even now you’re still speaking up for him?”

up for him. I’m just giving you an impartial observation. If he’s really the type that judges people by their background, he wouldn’t have married

playing you, right? Isn’t that the reason you’re

did I speak up for

Let’s just forget about him. You should eat some of the crawfish too!” said Corinne in

I’m happy to

it’s lonely eating by myself. It’ll be more

eat them with you.” Jason sat down

crawfish since it tasted better when

sure you’re more compatible

peeling the crawfish, raised her eyebrow. “And here I