Chapter 184 Mr. Ethan Is Jealous... Again

"But..." Jasmine wanted to ask; after all, Ethan had never bothered to explain those rumors before.

"Are you referring to those rumors from before?" Ethan felt a bit guilty. "Fiona is an artist under my company's label. Nolan Cunningham personally intervened at that time because she needed a bit of publicity..."

Back then, Ethan couldn't have known that one day he would meet Jasmine. "I can explain this situation," he offered.

"I meant to clarify earlier, but I just didn't feel like talking about it at the time. Should I issue a statement tomorrow?" Ethan voiced his concern, fearing that Jasmine might be upset.

Jasmine was puzzled. "Why would you issue a statement?"

"I don't want you to get the wrong idea..." Ethan explained, drawing in a sharp breath.

This was how it felt to be guilty in front of someone he liked.

"No," Jasmine said, shaking her head. "We're working together, and my job is to keep those women away from you. I just need to know your true intentions, and if it's someone you care about, I'll respect the boundaries."

Jasmine was so business-like that it made Ethan's heart sink.

"You don't need to respect any boundaries." Ethan's voice was heavy with emotion.

"Mr. Ethan..." Jasmine, still not giving up, asked softly, "You don't have any other feelings toward Ms. Fiona, right?"

"Do I look like I'm interested in her?" Ethan snorted, becoming a bit upset.

Jasmine couldn't figure out what she had done to upset Ethan, so she just looked down and fidgeted with her fingers.

Even though Ethan claimed he wasn't bothered, she knew embarrassing him in front of Nolan Cunningham would upset him.

Haunted by a sense of inadequacy from her upbringing, Jasmine was hyper-sensitive to such situations.

Ethan parked the car next to the night market where Justin and Richard often ate, his luxury car standing out among a sea of shared electric scooters and tricycles.

Of course, Ethan's car wasn't the only luxury car there that was drawing attention.

"Uncle!" Justin got out of the car and was surprised to see Richard and Erin also eating at a street food stand.

Meanwhile, at the street food stand, Richard's face darkened as he looked at Erin. "Are you sure you can stomach this?"

Erin scoffed. "I was dumpster diving for food in Europe while you were still in the military."

joking. She was the Miss Ryan from a well- to-do family

popped up,

aback, staring at Justin, Jasmine, and Ethan

other hand, Erin was unfazed and patted the seat beside her. "Well,

got someone treating us already," Ethan

to skewers? You two are truly siblings. You have the same tastebuds," Erin teased, propping her head up and grinning at Jasmine. Jasmine adored Erin and, without realizing it, nudged Ethan aside to sit excitedly next to her. "It's Justin who's

treating?" Erin exclaimed in surprise, looking at Justin. "Come here, let me give

arms with

cherished Justin immensely, showering him with hugs and kisses. "All right then, you're saving your

stood up and said resignedly, "Mr. Ethan... if you don't

that, he meticulously wiped Ethan's stool

mind was processing the unfamiliar sight. He had never encountered this type of food before, and the bustling crowd sharing from one pot slightly caught him off guard. He

Jasmine, do you like it here?"

poetry, she

Erin replied in a down-to-earth manner, reaching for a skewer, her eyes pointedly on

must, but why step on me

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food before. She stood up nervously and

She finally remembered about him

was a

Ethan declared, as if in a silent contest

some skewers, taunting Ethan, "Come on, Mr.

breath, his face set as if he was about

courting business was no

Justin said,

whispered a word of caution to Justin, "Occasional treats are fine, but

decided

behind your uncle? Come try some of this." Jasmine noticed Casey shying

to come out; he was

what's this? Bringing

Casey was now exceptionally well-behaved in

is my good friend now,"

had even bitten Nolan Cunningham

kids getting along, but let's hope their moms don't

was essentially forewarning Ethan and Jasmine,

his guard down, and if Lisa ever intended to harm the child, it could pose a serious risk. Ethan paused for a moment, then nodded in acknowledgment. Grateful for Erin's reminder, he hadn't considered that possibility

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