Jasmine, who was also at the meeting, was green with envy. However, there was nothing she could do apart from watching Natalie win applause from the seniors.
Of course, Natalie felt her jealousy, but the former did not take it to heart and calmly carried on with her design concept.
Shortly afterward, the meeting ended and the crowd dispersed.
Jasmine rose and walked towards Shane, intimately entwining her arms around his. “Shane, shall we have dinner at my place tonight? My dad misses you.”
She intentionally emphasized “my dad” and glanced at Natalie, savoring the satisfaction of seeing Natalie pause briefly from organizing her design drafts.
Natalie used to be the princess of the Smith family, while Jasmine was born out of wedlock.
Natalie could legitimately call “Daddy” but Jasmine could only do so secretively.
Now, Natalie was no longer the Smith princess and she could no longer call Harrison “Daddy”. She could not even tell anyone about her relationship with the Smiths. Jasmine was most delighted by this!
Jasmine’s actions and thoughts were read by Shane instantly. He frowned slightly. “No, I can’t. I’m busy tonight.”
He then pulled his arm away from her.
Jasmine felt disappointed and humiliated having been rejected on the spot. “What is it? Is it urgent? If it’s not, do come. All the dishes are being prepared as we speak.”
“What do you think? It’s Grandpa’s death anniversary.” Shane glanced at her briefly.
Jasmine gaped but no words came out. She was scolding Susan silently.
That idiot! Of all days to invite Shane to dinner, what made her choose Grandpa Thompson’s death anniversary? Does she deliberately want him to scold me?
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