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.

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 back with a rental car and girlfriend? Are appearances really that important to you? Everybody in the

“Aunt Sarah, I-”

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

certain that Josephine is not rented by Jared for appearance’s sake. No escort would dress up in luxury brands and gift me

girlfriend, Sarah,” Hannah reminded her sister. “We all know

a loss for words. All she could do was grin sheepishly at Josephine who returned the smile without a trace of offense taken. Jared’s aunt only wants the best for him. I’m sure

will encourage you to work harder, Jared,” began 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

aware of all that, Aunt Sarah,” said Jared gently. “Now’s not the time to be discussing me. There’s something about

Sarah leaned in

Jared!” Ingrid turned pale with