A Man Like None Other

Chapter 462 Rental Girlfriend

“Oh, he’s a big shot,” described Dog airily. “Nothing happens in Avenport without his approval. Even property valuations depend on his signature. He is the one who has been providing me with contracts.”

Sarah was still concerned about Jared’s employment status. “He sounds like an important man. Can you see if Mr. Charleston can find Jared a job? He’s going to be your cousin-in-law, after all.”

Dog gazed scathingly at Jared. “I would refuse to lift a finger to help him for his attitude tonight. For Ingrid’s sake, I will put in a word with Mr. Charleston.”

Turning away with disgust, he picked up his glass of wine. “I’m going over to toast to Mr. Charleston’s good health. Help yourselves!”

Jared’s family and Ingrid’s family were the only ones remaining in the suite after Dog disappeared.

mean well despite the harshness of my words, Jared,” Sarah continued, sighing softly as she did so. “As your parents are no longer employed, you are now the man of the house. If you’re not going to buck up, who will your parents rely upon? What’s the point of coming

“Aunt Sarah, I-”

Ingrid snapped indignantly. “Josephine is Jared’s girlfriend. A rental! Listen to

rented by Jared for appearance’s sake. No escort would dress up in luxury brands and gift me a

reminded her sister. “We all know that as a

was grin sheepishly at Josephine who returned the smile without a trace of offense taken. Jared’s

Sarah again, changing tact at light speed. “I’d heard from your mother that you’ve remained unemployed this entire time. If Doug manages to secure a job for you, promise me that you’ll give it your best shot. I know

the time to be discussing me. There’s something about Ingrid you should know.”It’s time to tell

Ingrid?” Sarah

Ingrid turned pale with