Chapter 274
Trapped in Love
Chapter 274 Double Standards Jade stole glances at Evan, admiring his handsome appearance. She nudged Gregory, who was devouring his meal, and said, âGreg, this man looks good and wellâdressed. He seems wealthy! The daughter of my distant cousinâs nephew, who lives in my younger sisterâs house at the village entrance, has high standards for men. Sheâll surely like someone like him!â
Gregory struggled to grasp the complex family connections for a moment before replying, âOh, that one! Certainly!â
Excitedly, Jade declared, âIâm going over to talk to him!â
She stood up, walked over to his table, and pulled up a chair. âHello there, handsome. Are you married?â
Evan furrowed his brow and glanced at Caroline, his face darkening when he noticed her lack of reaction.
In contrast, Alex seemed intrigued. âMaâam, heâs single but has a child.â
Jade looked concerned and asked, âSo, heâs divorced with a child? That can be complicated. How old is the child?â
Alex replied promptly, âFive.â
âFive years old? That might be a challenge since the child can recognize people.â Jade thought for a moment before saying, âBut it should be manageable as long as financial arrangements are im order!â
Alex couldnât help but chuckle as he realized Jade was trying to set Evan up on a date. This is quite amusing,â he thought âWhatâs your ideal type, handsome?â Jade inquired.
Evanâs face remained serious, with a hint of annoyance. He wasnât interested in Jadeâs matchmaking efforts.
Alex glanced meaningfully at Caroline and explained, âHe prefers a woman with almondâshaped eyes, an oval face, a straight nose, small lips, and a slightly stubborn temperament.â
Tyler and Liora both looked at their mother, thinking, âHmm⦠she fits all those qualities.â
Jade was delighted by Alexâs description. âThatâs a perfect match! The daughter of my distant cousinâs nephew, who lives in my younger sisterâs house at the village entrance, fits that description perfectly!â
Alex couldnât help but wonder about the complicated family ties. Their family connections are so Before Alex could unravel their relationship, Jade asked, âYou seem quite impressive, handsome. Do you own a house and a car?â
âIf not?â Alex spoke for Evan. He snapped his fingers and said, âThis man here owns houses all over the country and a few hundred cars!â
Jade was taken aback. Wow! He has exceptional qualities. If only the age gap werenât an issue, Iâd marry him!â
Regaining her composure, Jade continued âThatâs excellent. Youâre a perfect match for the prettiest girl in our village!â
Detecting something amiss, Jade eyed Evan suspiciously. âYou havenât said a word, handsome.
Are you mute? If thatâs the case, it might complicate things. According to our customs, a mute groom will need to pay extra for the wedding Weâre talking at least 100,000 dollars!â
Evan sneered and shot her a cold look. âIs 100,000 dollars too little? How about 1,000,000 dollars?â
Jade was relieved that Evan could speak. She smiled craftily. âThatâs a very generous offer! Iâll discuss this with the prettiest girl in the village first. However, Iâll be straightforward. Weâll see if sheâs interested, considering you have a child. Secondâhand men arenât in high demand, you know.
Caroline couldnât hold back a scornful laugh..
Tyler and Liora struggled to suppress their giggles, their faces turning red. âOh, look at that!
Scumbag Daddyâs getting roasted!â
Evanâs expression grew even more unpleasant upon hearing Carolineâs laughter. How can she laugh when this madwoman insults and slanders me? Would she still laugh if Neil were in my place?
Double standards!â