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.

he offered Jasmine something, she seemed unable

and Ethan could see

out and took the

slipped out the door of the

the living room, she bumped into Serena, who stood

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

study?" Serena narrowed her eyes, her voice tinged with

Again, Jasmine remained silent.

the man in charge; that's your game, isn't it?" Serena seemed

Jasmine turned

Do you see what you've become? Do you know that Ethan is a germaphobe? Trying to

Jasmine kept her

and nervous about

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

She just came out of your brother's study! 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

just how to push Daniel's

Daniel's expression darkened

Serena loosened as he towered over Jasmine, his presence heavy

descended the stairs step

straining to

backward. "There's... there's nothing,

Jasmine's cheek with a crack. "Just shameless! Are you trying to seduce my

reeled from the blow, her vision

became stiff and unresponsive. Jasmine couldn't even ball them into a fist; the

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