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.

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 back with a rental car and girlfriend? Are appearances really that important to you? Everybody in the village knows that you’re fresh out of prison. They’ll

“Aunt Sarah, I-”

about, Mom?” Ingrid snapped indignantly. “Josephine is

am certain that Josephine is not rented by Jared for appearance’s sake. No escort would dress up in luxury brands and gift me a priceless pair of earrings. Dog is the one who is in

her sister. “We

for words. All she could do was grin sheepishly at Josephine who returned the smile without a trace of offense taken. Jared’s

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

time to be discussing me. There’s something about Ingrid you

about Ingrid?” Sarah leaned in

Jared!” Ingrid turned pale with