“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.”
Jasper frowned slightly and tried to pull his arm away as he said, “Miss Maynard, you’re drunk.”
“I’m not drunk.” Celine tightened her hold on Jasper’s arm as she said dismissively, “I’m a woman, and I’m not scared. What are you scared about?”
“But you’re already married,” Jasper said.
Celine was stunned for a moment before she let go of Jasper’s arm and smiled meaningfully, saying, “Yes, I’m already married. I can’t be like this anymore. I would have forgotten if you hadn’t reminded me.”
Was this another woman in an unhappy marriage?
Jasper shook his head. He had no interest in the relationships of other married couples, nor did he plan to butt in.
However, Celine seemed to have become a 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 when we got married, but no one ever bothered asking if I was satisfied.”
“So, are you satisfied?” Jasper asked.
Celine smiled and seemed to become more animated as she said, “Of course, I’m satisfied. He’s handsome, rich, capable, and is an illustrious person. He’s the perfect husband no matter how you look at him. What kind of woman wouldn’t want to marry a man like that?”
“That’s fine, then.” Jasper sighed. “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 materialism. Or are you unwilling to be with your husband and spend the rest of your life with him just for the sake of benefits?”
“It’s not that,” Celine said as she shook her head. “I’m not a high schooler who daydreams about love anymore. That’s hilarious.”
“But…” As she spoke, Celine abruptly stopped and stood in front of a display in a department store. She was staring unblinkingly at a pair of red high heels the mannequin had on its feet.
“I want this,” Celine said as she pointed at the window.
Jasper glanced at the store’s tightly shut doors and frowned as he said, “It’s already closed. Shall we come and buy them tomorrow when they’re open?”
“No! I want them now!” Celine was as stubborn as a spoiled little girl asking for sweets from her parents.
“I can’t break the window and steal them now, can I?” Jasper said helplessly as he tried to forcibly drag Celine away. This woman was troublesome after she was drunk.
“Commission!” Celine shook Jasper’s arm off her as she stretched out two fingers. She said seriously, albeit with drunken eyes, “I’ll shave off 20% of the commission to list Sena publicly. But I want this, right now!”
Jasper’s head throbbed. However, his eyes widened when he saw a logo from the corners of his eyes.
It was a logo unique to businesses owned by the Law family.
“F*ck it, I’m going for it!”
