Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 181

With Shawn gone, Jasmine expressed her concern. “Seren, did your sister have another argument with your brother–in–law?”

While caressing her nephew’s head, Serenity replied, “Hank is still at his parents‘ home He told my sister to return his portion of the living expenses because he wasn’t eating at home He wants his cut back.”

Jasmine responded after a brief pause, “He’s not much of a keeper, isn’t he?”

Serenity fell silent for a moment before answering, “My sister needs to find stability before she can think about the future.”

Jasmine was without a word.

“How was Mrs. Dawson’s party? Did you have chemistry with her son?”

“My head is still aching.”

Serenity blinked her eyes and burst out laughing. “Don’t tell me you faked being drunk at the party?”

It was all about poise and grace within the higher society.

Jasmine could forget marrying

go crazy, but I pretended to be intoxicated after consuming lots of wine. I lay on the floor and pretended to sleep. My aunt frantically dragged me out of there. I think my aunt won’t ever take me to

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off her back

those of the rich social class were there. Jasmine’s fake drunkenness and sleep–on the floor stunt was a

a drunken fit at Mrs. Dawson’s

did not take long

down on Jasmine.

the property boom. Since Jasmine’s parents took over the family business, their assets had doubled,

the eyes of the rich and powerful, the Soxes were nouveau riches who only struck a gold mine by luck due to the property

a son, which secured her position as the

Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Lowe sure wore the pants

in disbelief, “You

times call

never Jasmine’s intention to marry someone rich and powerful. Instead of looking for love, she was waiting for love to come to her. Her family did not need to rush her into marriage as she would

hundreds of dates but would not find chemistry with anyone if

not come.