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

sensitive, and Ethan could see

out and took the ointment.

out the door of

as she reached the living room, she bumped into Serena, who stood poised

speak; it was time to clock out, and she was free

the study?" Serena narrowed her eyes, her

Again, Jasmine remained silent.

change, do you? Cozying up to the man in charge; that's your game, isn't it?" Serena seemed hellbent on making a scene, refusing to let it

her, Jasmine turned

Serena's voice was thick with anger as she glared at Jasmine. "Ever taken a good look at yourself in the mirror? Do you see what you've become? Do you know that

bowed, Jasmine kept her

yourself," Serena snapped, visibly upset and nervous about

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

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

just how to push Daniel's

Daniel's expression

Serena loosened as he towered

he descended the stairs step

straining to keep his emotions

"There's... there's

a crack.

her vision fading as she

couldn't even ball them into a fist; the wave of despair made

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