The Man's Decree

Chapter 462 Rental Girlfriend

“Oh, he’s a big shot,” described Dog airily. “Nothing happens in Avenport without his approval. Even property valuations depend on his signature. He is the one who has been providing me with contracts.”

Sarah was still concerned about Jared’s employment status. “He sounds like an important man. Can you see if Mr. Charleston can find Jared a job? He’s going to be your cousin-in-law, after all.”

Dog gazed scathingly at Jared. “I would refuse to lift a finger to help him for his attitude tonight. For Ingrid’s sake, I will put in a word with Mr. Charleston.”

Turning away with disgust, he picked up his glass of wine. “I’m going over to toast to Mr. Charleston’s good health. Help yourselves!”

Jared’s family and Ingrid’s family were the only ones remaining in the suite after Dog disappeared.

“I mean well despite the harshness of my words, Jared,” Sarah continued, sighing softly as she did so. “As your parents are no longer employed, you are now the man of the house. If you’re not going to buck up, who will your parents rely upon? What’s the point of coming back with a rental car and girlfriend? Are appearances really that important to you? Everybody in the village knows that you’re fresh out of prison. They’ll disrespect you even more when they see through your little charade!”

“Aunt Sarah, I-”

Ingrid snapped indignantly. “Josephine is Jared’s girlfriend. A rental! Listen to yourself. You’ve

certain that Josephine is not rented by Jared for appearance’s sake. No escort would dress up in luxury brands and gift me a priceless pair of earrings.

really is Jared’s girlfriend, Sarah,” Hannah reminded her sister. “We all know that as a

returned the smile without a trace of offense taken. Jared’s aunt only wants the best for him. I’m sure she didn’t mean to direct

an excellent girl will encourage you to work harder, Jared,” began Sarah again, changing tact at light speed. “I’d heard from your mother that you’ve remained unemployed this entire time. If Doug manages to secure a job for you, promise

Jared gently. “Now’s not the time to be discussing me. There’s something about Ingrid you should

time to

Ingrid?” Sarah

Ingrid turned pale