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.

wits and strength against Howard and

that he realized the significance of having

the weariness from his heart, infusing him with passion and determination to forge ahead and

stopping?" Ethan gestured towards the end of the

not regulation-sized, the pool

long while and

overhead, she glanced at Ethan eagerly. "If I

aback

Jasmine's guard around him, which he

him, even as he

she were gradually shedding her defenses, revealing her

Ethan inquired, pulling Jasmine close with

believed he could fulfill any

we, perhaps..." Jasmine hesitated, nibbling

encouraged,

the amusement park..." Jasmine glanced at Ethan

It was Justin's wish.

accompany her to Justin's kindergarten parent's day on the 19th since both parents were required to

experienced such an event because he lacked a

his mother

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

all affluent or of high social standing, making it inappropriate for

had completely overlooked the little one. "Alright, I'll arrange it." Jasmine hugged Ethan excitedly, then, realizing it was improper, attempted

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

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Jasmine turned and dove into the pool, swimming towards the far end. Upon reaching

the pool's

called repeatedly, each

the

to her forehead. Jasmine's heart raced, and she sought refuge in Ethan's embrace, her pulse quickening. "Don't worry. The hotel staff have departed, leaving only the butler and a few servants, whom I've sent away. They won't intrude," Ethan reassured her, his tone

body betrayed

intimacy was interrupted by the buzz

hesitated, wanting to

had assigned a special ringtone to Richard, so she knew

Richard, Ethan reluctantly released

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

"

coming

happened?" Jasmine

up Justin today. Erin... my boss

Mom has been

heart skipped a beat - her mother was out of

Jasmine harbored some resentment towards her mother,

her mother's actions

know how to

just wanted to inform you," Richard hastily added. "If you

I'll find a

her head, her voice

and... Mom expressed

continued, sounding troubled.

about meeting this woman whom

was trapped in the

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