Chapter 443
What a complete fool!
That worthless Julian Valdemar actually left the Valdemar estate without a fight after Sophia Laurent kicked him out?
Didn't he know he could go complain to Patriarch Valdemar?
Even if he didn't dare make a scene, couldn't he at least pretend to be pitiful?
Such a spineless coward!
The Valdemar estate gates slowly creaked open, revealing a middle-aged maid.
"Young Master Julian, what brings you here?"
Her expression suddenly darkened as she remembered something.
"Tonight is the Patriarch's birthday banquet. Do you have an invitation?"
Jasmine Keane's eyes widened in disbelief.
How dare a servant speak to them like this?
What shocked her more was Julian's reaction. Instead of anger, his face showed only apology.
"Aunt Sunny, my apologies for disturbing you. I don't have an invitation, but could you please inform Grandfather that I've come to wish him a happy birthday?"
The maid nodded curtly.
"Wait here."
The gates closed again.
Jasmine gritted her teeth in fury.
Once she married into the Valdemar family, this old hag would be the first one she'd fire!
How dare a servant block her master from entering his own home!
But now wasn't the time to make a scene.
She sighed softly, adopting a fragile tone.
"Julian, it's all my fault for dragging you into this..."
Julian gently squeezed her hand.
"Don't say that. I'm actually happy with how things are."
Supporting the woman he loved through his own efforts filled him with satisfaction.
"I'll work hard to save enough money for our wedding."
Jasmine nearly rolled her eyes.
Wasn't inheriting the Valdemar fortune better?
Why not ask the Patriarch for support? Who did Sophia think she was?
"I don't care about a dowry..."
"That's not acceptable." Julian said firmly. "A dowry shows a man's sincerity."
"At my current salary, I'll have saved two hundred thousand in three years."
Jasmine almost laughed in his face.
Two hundred thousand? That wouldn't even buy one of her handbags!
"You're so thoughtful, Julian."
"Of course. You're my future wife."
As they spoke, the gates reopened.
"The Patriarch will see you now."
Julian exhaled in relief.
"Thank you, Aunt Sunny."
He took Jasmine's hand and hurried inside.
Jasmine greedily surveyed the magnificent estate.
This grand mansion should have been her home.
What expensive gift would the Patriarch give her?