Wed to the Billionaire Brother of My Spouse by Doris

Chapter 200 The Mastermind Behind the Fake Heiress Case is Released from Prison

Ethan's mood carried a tinge of melancholy as he observed Jasmine. He had brought her to this serene place as a means to alleviate her social anxiety. Though she disliked mingling with others, she found solace in swimming and admiring the sea vistas.

His intention was to help Jasmine unwind, yet here she was, fully engrossed in her work.

"Mr. Ethan, take a look at this - we've received a new energy project proposal from a small company that's gaining traction. They've secured a million dollars in a crowd- funding round and are already advancing into Series B. Do you think you can negotiate a collaboration?" Jasmine's eyes gleamed with excitement, her words flowing smoothly without a hint of hesitation.

Ethan, reclining in the pool, glanced up at Jasmine with a touch of resignation. He admired her dedication to her work - she was truly captivating when she was so focused. However, at that moment, all he yearned for was her company in the water. "Mr. Ethan, can you make it happen?" impatience tinged Jasmine's voice.

He needed to respond promptly. If he couldn't, she would seek alternative solutions.

"Those crowd-funding enthusiasts tend to hog the spotlight, reluctant to share the benefits, particularly with Stellar Enterprises," Ethan sighed, shaking his head.

Jasmine's enthusiasm deflated like a punctured balloon.

It seemed they would have to wait for Howard to play his hand.

With the crowd-funding option off the table, the decision boiled down to choosing between the Brown family and the Cunningham clan.

However, either choice entailed sacrificing Ethan's own happiness.

He would have to marry Harper, or perhaps a distinguished lady from the Cunningham family, like Fiona.

Observing Ethan, a pang of sympathy washed over Jasmine as she slumped beside the pool, utterly bewildered.

She had once believed that individuals like Ethan were born into privilege, destined for success from the outset.

Yet, it appeared that even his marriage wasn't his to decide, treated more as a transaction than anything else.

Noticing Jasmine's shifting gaze, Ethan emitted a chuckle of amusement.

She seemed sentimental without cause.

It was rather endearing.

"What's on your mind?" Ethan playfully tossed Jasmine's tablet onto a nearby towel and pulled her into the water.

Startled, Jasmine clung to Ethan's neck, holding him tightly.

"What if Mr. Howard tries to force you out of Stellar Enterprises using his shares - what will you do then?" Jasmine fretted.

Her thoughts could only carry her so far.

With limited resources and lacking influential family support, there wasn't much more she could do for Ethan.

That sense of helplessness quickened Jasmine's heartbeat.

"You've already done plenty by arranging Daria and Branson for me," Ethan reassured her, gently lowering Jasmine into the pool. "Leave the rest to me, alright? Trust me."

Jasmine's heart swelled with both confidence in Ethan's abilities and apprehension of Howard, the cunning old fox. And then there were wolves like Clara and Daniel lurking nearby.

In the treacherous landscape of the Douglas Family, Ethan had always seemed like a lone wolf.

"I want to assist you..." Jasmine murmured, her head bowed and her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

She didn't know how much aid she could offer Ethan, but she was willing to attempt anything within her power.

The debt she owed Ethan was one she felt she could never fully repay.

"Just stay by my side, or else... I'm just too weary." Ethan leaned against Jasmine's shoulder.

confronted numerous challenges, matching wits and strength against Howard

Jasmine entered his life that he realized the significance of having a partner on this

infusing him with passion and determination

a few laps without stopping?" Ethan gestured towards the end of

not regulation-sized, the

swum in a long while and felt a stiffness

she glanced at Ethan eagerly. "If I manage

aback

had gradually eroded Jasmine's guard around him, which he

transformation unsettled him, even as

gradually shedding her

inquired, pulling Jasmine close with

fulfill any of his lady's

Jasmine hesitated, nibbling

encouraged, affectionately tousling

Justin to the amusement park..." Jasmine glanced at Ethan

It was Justin's wish.

accompany her to Justin's kindergarten parent's day on the

never experienced such an event because he lacked

mother

make it up to him. However, it wasn't Ethan's fault, and he shouldn't have to bear the

kindergarten were all affluent or of high social standing, making it inappropriate for Ethan to

Jasmine's heart, and he had completely overlooked the little one. "Alright, I'll arrange it." Jasmine hugged Ethan excitedly,

ensnared Jasmine, teasingly admonishing her. "Don't start a

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towards the far end. Upon reaching the wall, Jasmine

pool's edge, glancing at his

each time ignored, aggravating

swam over!" Jasmine emerged from the water, joy lighting up her

heart raced, and she sought refuge in Ethan's embrace, her pulse quickening. "Don't worry. The hotel staff have

body betrayed her,

was interrupted by

to answer, but

assigned a special ringtone to Richard, so she knew it

Richard, Ethan

and glanced at it. "Richard, what's wrong?" Jasmine's

"

you coming

happened?" Jasmine

Justin today. Erin...

Mom has been

-

harbored some resentment towards

her mother's actions had

she didn't know how

you," Richard hastily added. "If you

I'll find a place

Jasmine shook her head, her voice

picked her up, and... Mom expressed a desire to

continued, sounding troubled.

curious about meeting this woman whom Richard called

Justin was trapped

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