★★★★ The evening arrived and Jasmine found no cocktail dress in her wardrobe. She was also not willing to buy one before going to the party since she did not care how people would look at her. If people raised their fingers on her, she would be extremely glad because, from now on, she would care for the opportunities that could ruin that jerk's image. "Mummy, are you deliberately trying to look bad?" Payne asked as she watched her mother wearing old, dirty clothes, with excessive makeup on her face. "Do you think I look bad?" Jasmine asked her daughter. "Yeah, your face looks like a two-year-old drew on it with crayons. And the dress you're wearing looks like you haven't bought a new dress in years; a homeless woman,” Payne described distastefully, as her mother had never adorned herself in such a horrifying way. "I like your thoughts. Today is Halloween for me," Jasmine said, dragging her brush with blush powder across her cheeks, making herself even more hideous. "Are you going
★★★★★"Who is this hideous woman? Does she have a pass to this party too? Or are we just not aware of this beauty?" Cesar said between laughs.Damon didn’t know how to describe this foolish woman. She decided to come looking like this just to embarrass me. How silly? Damon sighed. "I should have known earlier!"Jasmine was quite pleased by the murmurs of the people. She would never have guessed that others laughing at her would be so satisfying. She rubbed her palms together and looked for Damon. There he was, standing magnificently with one hand in his pocket."Let’s see how you handle me now," Jasmine muttered under her breath as she raised her chin and made her way to Damon and Cesar.Cesar frowned, muttering, "Is that girl coming towards us?"Jasmine approached them, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Gentlemen," she said with a mocking bow, "enjoying the party?"Cesar couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, it certainly just got more interesting."Damon’s eyes narrowed. "What do you th
★★★★ Meanwhile, Cesar and Jasmine arrived at the top floor. Cesar led her to a room filled with beautiful dresses. "Take your pick," he said, gesturing grandly. Jasmine's eyes widened at the selection. "These are amazing! Thank you." He winked. "Choose wisely. This could be your moment." Jasmine selected a stunning emerald green dress. Cesar's eyes lit up. "Now, that's what I'm talking about. You will look incredible." "Thank you, you've been a great help, even though I've probably ruined my chances with my own stupidity," Jasmine admitted, her tone tinged with regret as she realized how her actions might have been perceived by Damon. "Well, truthfully, I'm quite curious to see you all dolled up. I've never known my friend to be so considerate towards someone else," Cesar remarked with a playful grin. "Now, get yourself ready before joining the party. Oh, and I'm not sure if there's any makeup left for you." Jasmine felt a blush rise to her cheeks, though it was well-hidden unde
★★★★"My friend is single and beautiful," Cindy said, praising her friend in front of Cesar with a sly smile. "If you’re hinting at being single, don’t leave her alone. The men in this venue won’t waste a second to approach her."Cesar chuckled, catching onto Cindy’s subtle matchmaking attempt. "Indeed, your friend is beautiful. But you might be forgetting she may not want to mingle with me. It’s not really pleasant to force someone into a situation, Cindy. I’m sure she’ll pass on your offer."Cesar’s tactful response left Cindy and her friend slightly puzzled, as they didn’t quite grasp his polite deflection.At that moment, a group of women passed by, their voices carrying over the crowd. "Look at the woman on the stairs. How gorgeous she is! That dress suits her so well. Who is she?"The murmurs caught Cindy’s attention. She and her friend shifted their gaze to the staircase. Descending gracefully was a woman in an emerald gown that hugged her body as if it had been tailored exclus
★★★★ "God damn, this man!" Cesar cursed under his breath, loud enough for Jasmine to hear. She heaved a sigh and turned to face Damon, who was glaring at her as if her action upset him. Jasmine rolled her eyes in response. "What kind of requirement can her presence possibly fulfill?" Cindy demanded, her ears turning deep crimson in anger. "I have selected her as the lead face of our film," Damon answered without hesitation, shocking both Jasmine and Cindy, who had never guessed this was what Damon had been planning all along, despite having asked him multiple times about the lead actress. "Is this some kind of joke?" Cindy snapped, disbelief flashing across her face. "I recommended Maria, who is not only a talented actress but also a three-time award-winning star." "The board of directors wants a new face," Damon replied coldly. "You may have a say in company matters, but do not question my decisions." "You've forgotten that Grandfather also said my consent is required for such
★★★★"Wow! Interesting. So, can I assume that you suddenly start feeling uncomfortable seeing your ex-boyfriend with your sister at this party?" Cesar shifted his attention back to Jasmine, raising an eyebrow."No, it's not something that makes me uncomfortable," Jasmine replied firmly. "I broke up with him five years ago, and there's nothing left between us. But my relationship with them has never been good."Jasmine turned her head away from Layla, who was stepping into the venue. Layla immediately noticed Jasmine and couldn’t hide her surprise. "How did my sister get an invitation to this party?" she asked Paul, her voice dripping with disdain. "Didn't you say it’s an elite party? No normal people can just step in. How come Jas is here?"Paul shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "Maybe she has connections we don’t know about," he suggested, though his eyes betrayed his curiosity.Layla’s eyes narrowed as she noticed Cesar and she could say he was from a rich family. "Look at the
★★★★ "I mean to say, if you are thinking of ruining my friend's life even for a moment, I will make sure the following morning your family files your missing complaint," the woman said with a creepy smile, impressed by Jasmine’s silence. She knew Cindy was watching them from somewhere. She turned around to leave, but this time her hand was grabbed by Jasmine, who dug her nails into her arm. She winced in pain, turning around as her tears trickled. "What the hell?!" the woman cried out. "I did not feel the same amount of pain you are going through, but this is what you deserve. And if you think your threat has successfully worked on me, then you are a complete fool. Tell your best friend that sometimes insecurity is the only thing that can easily make her look aged, which she already is. There are many handsome men in this country other than Damon Colley," Jasmine said, withdrawing her nails from her skin as she stepped back, adding, "Tell Miss Cindy if she wants to hide her love, t
★★★"My gesture depends on my mood. Since she provokes me while knowing me well, how can my gesture remain kind and tasteful for her?" Damon said curtly, quickly lighting a cigarette in frustration."Is that so? Why is it so different with Jasmine? She deliberately walked in like a beggar to embarrass you, yet I didn't see a single moment of harshness from you. Although you didn't help her, you didn't throw her out either," Cesar said, taking a seat next to him. Though the screen was in front of them, Jasmine was no longer visible on it.Damon took a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly. "This matter is different. Do not twist it."Cesar raised an eyebrow. "Different how? Because she doesn’t give you importance, or because you actually care about her?"Damon glanced at Cesar, his eyes cold. "What are you getting at?"Cesar leaned forward, his tone softer but probing. "I've known you for a long time, Damon. You don’t get this worked up over just anyone. If she’s nothing to you