Chapter 273

Jasmine Keane's fingertips trembled slightly. "What choice?"

"First, marry Tiffany Sinclair and cut all ties with you."

Julian Valdemar's gaze was steady.

"Second, break off the engagement and leave the Valdemar family."

Jasmine's heart skipped a beat.

"I choose you." Julian grasped her hand. "Even if it means losing everything."

She nearly gritted her teeth to dust.

Leave the Valdemars?

What was the point of all her careful planning then?

"What's wrong?" Julian noticed her stiffness. "You don't want to?"

Jasmine quickly painted on a sweet smile. "Of course I do. It's just... sudden."

She leaned against his shoulder. "The Patriarch dotes on you. Once he cools down—"

Julian didn't respond. Instead, he asked, "Can I stay at your place tonight?"

He had nowhere else to go.

"Of course." Jasmine blinked her dewy eyes. "I'll stay with you no matter what."

Warmth flooded Julian's chest.

When the news broke, Sophia Laurent was reviewing documents.

She didn't even look up.

Adrian Valdemar stared at his phone screen and suddenly laughed.

"Brutal."

He hadn't expected Sophia to actually banish Julian from the family.

"Bravo!" He couldn't resist calling Julian. "How's slumming it, Third Young Master?"

The call ended abruptly.

When he redialed, only a busy tone answered.

Adrian raised an eyebrow.

Blocked?

He hummed cheerfully.

This would be entertaining.

Let's see how long this hothouse flower could survive the storm.