Wed to the Billionaire Brother of My Spouse by Doris

Chapter 30

Chapter 30 Ethan

"How long do you plan on hiding?" In the study, Ethan sat at his desk and raised an

eyebrow.

Jasmine crept out from behind the curtains, emerging cautiously once the noise outside had ceased.

After applying some ointment to her hand, she intended to put the medicine away.

"Thanks..." She murmured, her head lowered and feeling uneasy as she pulled out a few crumpled bills from her pocket-money she earned from collecting cans and scrap. "About the other day... the cupcake, thank you. Justin loved it."

Jasmine flashed Ethan a smile that betrayed a hint of unease.

In her eyes, Ethan was far from a saint, but compared to the real villains out there, he was a breath of fresh air.

Catching a glimpse of the money in Jasmine's hand, Ethan spoke in a low voice, "Keep it. When I'm short, I'll hit you up."

Clutching the cash awkwardly, Jasmine quickly bowed her head and stuffed it back in her pocket.

It was clearly a joke, yet Jasmine's eyes welled up with tears.

Compassion had become a stranger to her over time.

Ethan Douglas lacking money? That was almost laughable.

"Goodbye, Mr. Douglas..." Jasmine gave a deep bow, intending to dash off after placing the burn ointment on the table.

"Just take it; you've already used it. It's no use to me now," Ethan said indifferently.

something,

too sensitive, and Ethan could

out and

out the door of the

bumped into Serena, who stood poised

didn't speak; it was time to clock out, and she was free

narrowed

Again, Jasmine remained silent.

in charge; that's your game, isn't it?" Serena seemed hellbent on making a scene, refusing to let it

Jasmine turned

in the mirror? Do you see what you've become? Do you know that Ethan is a germaphobe? Trying to seduce him... you're clueless

Jasmine

overestimating yourself," Serena snapped, visibly upset and nervous about Jasmine's

the sound of their quarrel drew Daniel out. Wrapping a shawl around Serena's shoulders, he asked, "What's going

I told you she's trouble. She's shrewd, posing as harmless when she's anything but. She knows your brother's the one calling the shots here and she's trying to worm her way

she knew just how to push

expression darkened to thunderous

towered over Jasmine, his presence heavy like

as he descended

He was straining to keep

backward. "There's...

cheek with a crack. "Just shameless!

reeled from the blow, her vision fading

them into a fist; the wave of despair made her heart race with

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