The Wrong Woman

Chapter 976

When Imogen stepped out of the alley, she saw Jasper holding her frog head, looking around as if earnestly searching for her.

As soon as he turned and their eyes met, he walked over briskly. With a furrowed brow, Jasper asked, "How much did those little frogs cost?"

"About 50 dollars," Imogen replied.

He seemed incredulous and shocked. "You chased an old lady down two streets over 50 dollars?"

Imogen's face darkened in annoyance. "Is it just about the money?"

"If it's not about the money, then what's the problem?" he countered.

Imogen huffed, realizing that good looks didn't necessarily mean good sense. This small disagreement already revealed their clashing values.

Forcing a polite smile, she explained, "Yes, it's about the money. Those 50 dollars are worth a two-day meal for me. I woke up early in the morning, ran to the wholesale market, and hauled back those little frogs.

"I inflated each one myself, hoping they'd sell well. I protected them while running away from the city officials for an hour. Now, a thief disguised as an old lady stole them, and I went to get them back. Is that wrong?"

took out his wallet, and handed Imogen all

time on these trivial matters. He still hoped the date could

a smile at the sight of the thick wad of cash. There must have been at

help but like Jasper more. Seeing his generosity, their

hesitation, she grabbed the money and stuffed it

"This guy is good at pretending to be rich. He's probably given me all he's got and might have to scrape by next month." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

admire a man with such generosity. Even if

giving me this

his expression serious as he walked to her back. "Now,

Jasper's reminder, she was suddenly aware of the sweat covering her body, making the

help but ask, "Asher, did

slightly. "What did

Asher, you're 37, a tech school graduate now working as a car

six months ago, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, but you've managed

before walking to face her. Gazing at her, he queried, "Didn't she

folding the costume, replied casually, "She did, but photos these days are unreliable with all the filters. You're much better looking