Chapter 997


    Jasper''s innate air of nobility and elegance was so striking that no one could associate him with being a mere salesman.


    Imogen walked up to Jasper and tugged at his sleeve. She said quietly, "Let''s go." She couldn''t bear to see her newlywed husband mocked by her group of tactless ex-ssmates.


    Jasper seemed to understand Imogen''s thoughts. He gracefully pulled out a chair for her and sat down beside her. All eyes remained glued to Jasper. One of their married ssmates teased, "Imogen, I never expected your husband to be so handsome. You''re really lucky!"


    Imogen forced an awkward smile.


    "Your husband is way better looking than Ethan," another ssmate said.


    Scarlett''s face instantly darkened. She retorted unhappily, "No matter how handsome he is, he''s still just a salesman showing people houses. How can hepare to Ethan?"


    At that moment, a male ssmate became more animated. He chimed in, "Yeah. Looks aren''t everything for a man. He needs ability, strength, wealth, and... stamina."N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    They burst intoughter at the sexual innuendo. Everyone understood andughed at the vulgar joke, except for Imogen and Jasper.


    A male ssmate, who had a crush on Imogen, quickly exined after theughter, "Mr. Asher, don''t be offended. We''re not saying youck stamina. After all, ability and wealth are visible, but stamina isn''t something others can easily see."


    Another male ssmate said as heughed, "Imogen probably knows best."


    Imogen''s face turned pale with embarrassment. She grabbed Jasper''s hand, intending to leave.


    As she made a move, Jasper held her hand then pressed it gently against his thigh, signaling for her to sit still. Imogen was taken aback.


    As Imogen turned to look at him, she saw Jasper was wearing a subtle and meaningful smile.


    He wanted to join them because he


    wanted to meet Imogen''s friends and get to know about her past to build a good rapport. But


    now, it wasn''t necessary anymore.


    "Come on, Mr. Asher, have a drink," a male ssmate said as he poured a ss of wine for Jasper. He continued, "Try this. This wine is worth 20 thousand. A singlesip is worth hundreds."


    Jasper picked up the ss and said, "Thanks."


    The male ssmates continued, "You''ve probably never had such good wine before, right?"


    Imogen struggled to keep herposure, almost wanting to flip the table. Jasper gently massaged her hand before taking the ss to his nose to take a whiff.


    At that moment, everyone was watching him. They seemed to be expecting a look of surprise on his face. They thought that he was naive about the finer things in life.


    They also expected him, as a salesman, to say something nice in his customary fawning ttery.


    However, Jasper didn''t drink the wine. Instead, he put the ss down and said, "I don''t usually drink this kind of wine."


    "Ha ha! Is it because you''re so used to drinking fake wine that you can''t even tell good wine apart?" the man mocked.


    "Hey, Devin Hinton, watch your


    mouth!" Imogen snapped because she was unable to suppress her anger any longer. The room


    suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at the furious Imogen.


    "Imogen, don''t get upset." Devin teased.


    Jasper took out his phone and made a call. He instructed, "Bring my wine to room 6."


    After putting down the phone, he leaned close to Imogen. He soothed her gently. "Don''t get angry. It''s not worth it."


    Devin asked, "Oh, Mr. Asher has his own wine here?"