Confusion appeared on the faces of Colin's friends. They looked at Colin and then back at Jasmine, wondering what their real relationship was.
I had heard their conversation just now. All of them were envious of Colin's successes. They respected and almost idolized him. However, Jasmine came and trivialized his achievements by claiming that he was only successful because of her connections.
Upon hearing her words, Colin's expression darkened.
"Oh, congratulations then, Jasmine. Your dream has come true," an oblivious loudmouth suddenly cracked a joke.
The air around Colin turned dangerous. Needless to say, nothing kind was going to come out of his mouth.
Jasmine noticed the changes in his mood and realized her mistake. She panicked, knowing that she had fumbled her plan. To avoid embarrassment, she chuckled and grabbed everyone's attention just as Colin's lips parted.
She wasn't going to let Colin make her look bad. She uttered, "Come on, Colin is like an art piece. He's to be admired, not possessed. We're all ex-classmates, and Colin and I know each other quite well. I figured I could help Colin a bit since his work is somehow related to my family business too.
"I merely want to guide him to the most efficient path. Starting your own business can be risky and difficult. I'm just doing him a favor. It's not nepotism."
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