Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0248

tnsguised as members of high society, people wore fake smiles and greeted each other with superficial pleasantries Jasmine, who was dressed in a bright red suit, stood in the center of the hall, looking professional and stunning.

When someone was in the limelight, no one cared about their past Even though she couldn't engage in the most basic of academic discussions, others would bring up appropriate topics to make sure she felt fully involved. She noticed me too. Her gaze followed my every move as she casually brushed her hair back, deliberately showing off her carefully applied makeup.

"Mrs Hawk, I didn't expect to see you here. She handed me a glass of wine and pretended to cover her mouth apologetically, saying, "Oh, I'm so sorry. Ms. Jones. I forgot you're no longer 'Mrs. Hawk'."

Although no one pointed fingers, there were still those around eager to watch the drama unfold.

Someone fanned the flames, saying, "Ms. Cooper, who is this? She doesn't seem to be from your circle."

At this moment, Jasmine was no longer the pitiful little figure who once garnered sympathy in the hospital.

She looked me up and down with a contemptuous gaze while her words. were now tinged with an unconscious arrogance. Even a fool could guess. where that arrogance came from.

Yasmine stepped in front of me, about to speak, but I stopped her and said, "Go handle your business."

She leaned in close to my ear and whispered, just loud enough for only the two of us to hear, "Are you sure you can handle this?"

I nodded, all smiles as I looked at Jasmine and asked, "Has your owner arrived yet? I need to talk to him about something."

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humiliated. The color drained from her face, and the smile on her lips

so blunt as ever. If you want to see Nick, just go ahead. There's no need to ask me about his whereabouts. I'm not that

to attend to. He's not by

dotes on you. By the way, Mr. Hawk isn't someone just any random person can meet on a whim." As soon as the person said

lawyer who was known for his sharp tongue chimed in,

what had

to come over to help me, but a man beside her suddenly called out to her. He was the most famous headhunter in Radiant City, and Our goal today

isn't she? Interesting," he said while stroking his chin thoughtfully.

someone worth befriendinel?

now that our roles were suddenly reversed, she

Jones, my friends are

me.

you

because you

urgently? I can

easily.

QUMS

she

her beauty and

once thought she was an innocent bystander

son clearly how much she enjoyed