Life at the Top

“Let’s go for a walk,” Celine said abruptly to Jasper when they had almost reached the hotel.

Jasper was startled but then realized his entire body smelled like booze. It was a good idea to get some air and clear his mind. Thus, he got Julian to pull the car over before he and Celine got out.

It was already past ten at night, but Waterhoof City was not the least bit deserted. You could still see lots of people making their way around.

As they strolled on the sidewalk, Celine turned and gazed somewhat drunkenly at Jasper as she said, “Why are you so far away from me? Are you scared I’ll eat you up?”

When Jasper, who had been standing behind Celine, heard that, he immediately walked up to Celine and stood next to her before saying, “Is this close enough for you?”

Celine did not say anything. She reached out, took hold of Jasper’s arm, and put her head on his shoulder. She said with a smile, “This is better.”

Then, she pointed to a couple standing by the road and said, “Look, they’re doing it like this.”

pull his arm

as she said dismissively, “I’m a woman, and I’m not

you’re already married,”

of Jasper’s arm and smiled meaningfully, saying, “Yes, I’m already married. I can’t be like this

another woman in an unhappy

his head. He had no interest in the relationships of other married couples, nor did he

real chatterbox and said, “Who cares about marriage? We only got together due to a mix of interests. Him, his parents, and my parents were satisfied

you satisfied?” Jasper

and is an illustrious person. He’s the perfect husband no matter

“You wouldn’t be so childish that you want a love story between a princess and a beggar, right? All relationships are built on a foundation of

Celine said as she shook her head. “I’m not a

abruptly stopped and stood in front of a display in a department store. She was staring unblinkingly at a pair of

as she pointed