A Love Trap

Chapter 145 Who Was Jade

"She is not a kid. Why does she need somebody to keep her company?" Andrew's tone was as mild as before but Ashley detected a hint of acrimony in it.

However Jade didn't seem to notice anything, "How could you say that? Of course you have to spend time with Rosaline when you have the chance," she said with a smile.

Ashley found that Jade kept mentioning Rosaline in front of Andrew. The way she talked it sounded like Andrew and Rosaline were very close or even intimate. Ashley couldn't help feeling puzzled. Who was Rosaline?

She observed the woman in front of her. She looked like a warm, gentle person, who made people around her feel comfortable and at ease.

Her eyebrows were shaped beautifully like willow leaves while her eyes were almond-shaped. Her skin was creamy and firm and she wore a pale green long dress. Her hair was held up in a simple low bun.

She was elegant and graceful, and looked like she hailed from a distinguished family.

Andrew was getting impatient and was unable to hide it. He interrupted her, "Jade, I need something from you."

Jade immediately stopped saying what she still wanted to say.

"What is it?" she inquired.

Andrew brought Ashley up from behind him and said, "Ashley, this is Jade."

Ashley stared at her, not knowing who she was and why Andrew introduced her so formally, but she put on a broad smile and said, "Hi, Jade."

Maybe she imagined it but she thought she saw Jade's face stiffen for a fraction of a second and she suddenly seemed ill at ease all of a sudden.

Ashley blinked her eyes in puzzlement.

Her instinct told her that Andrew had something to do with it.

"Jade, this is my wife, Ashley."

Seeing Jade looking at Ashley that way, Andrew's tone turned a little harsher and he stressed on the word 'wife'.

"What?" Jade looked from Andrew to Ashley. She gasped and stared at Andrew again.

"Are you joking with me? You wife? When did you get married?" It sounded a little bit like Jade was cross-examining Andrew.

Her gentle demeanor had vanished and now she was a little scary.

"Jade, it is my personal matter." Andrew said dismissively.

Jade surely knew about Andrew's temper, because it looked like she was bursting with questions and yet held her tongue.

"Jade, Ashley said hello to you," he added abruptly.

Jade forced a smile and greeted Ashley, "Hello."

"Help her pick an evening dress and then help her do her hair."

"Her?" Jade looked at Ashley and asked with uncertainty.

Andrew nodded firmly.

Jade watched Ashley carefully. She wore a simple white T-shirt and a pair of dark jeans. Her dark hair was pulled back into a casual bun. She looked like a youthful college student.

She wore no makeup and her skin looked shiny, pale and firm with a brush of pink on the cheeks. Her large cat-like eyes gave her a cute look. She had an oval face, very long and thick eyelashes. A pretty girl.

However, someone of Andrew's social status could get any kind of woman. Why did he pick such a simple girl?

Andrew was taciturn but anyone who knew him well knew that he was always protective to the ones he cared about. So Jade didn't reveal her true feelings towards Ashley even if she held a grudge against her.

"Please follow me,"

Jade said to Ashley and headed to another room.

Ashley turned to look at Andrew.

Andrew was pleased with her reaction.

He touched Ashley's head gently and said, "Go on."

Ashley said nothing. She didn't want to go at all. 'Didn't he see her eyes? What if she kills me or does something bad to me?

Well, probably I am exaggerating.'

Ashley followed Jade hurriedly.

There were a lot of clothes in here too.

There were clothes in all sorts of styles and colors. Without exception, every piece was beautiful and eye-catching.

"Here, try something." Without Andrew's presence, Jade's attitude could hardly be regarded as nice. She pulled out a dress carelessly from the shelf and tossed it to Ashley without even bothering to look at her.

"Be careful. Don't damage the clothes. The cost of one dress here is enough for you to live for a couple of years. And you would need to work for a few months to pay for even one rhinestone on the dress."

Ashley pursed her lips. Her original impression of Jade was totally destroyed.

How could a person with such a soft face speak so harshly?

Ashley took the outfit from her hand without saying a word and walked into the fitting room.

The outfit looked great on her. It accentuated her hour-glass figure.

It was a red dress with a deep V cut in the front to showcase her cleavage and her back was also exposed. The dress was knee-length and tight. She had to walk very carefully if she didn't want to show her underpants.

Ashley stared at herself in the mirror and felt very conscious. She didn't want to go out. She put her arms on her breasts trying, in vain, to cover herself up.

Jade yelled impatiently, "What's taking so long? How can it take so much time to try one outfit? What are you doing?"

'Keep pushing and pushing. Where are you pushing me to? To hell?' Ashley muttered angrily to herself inside.

When she finally stepped out, Jade's eyes widened in surprise. Every piece of clothing here was her blood and sweat. She designed and made them, every single one, with all her heart. She didn't think that her dress would have such a gorgeous effect on Ashley.

Not many people could carry off this dress well. It was like the dress itself was picky in choosing its owner.

The red color required the wearer to have fair and clean skin. And many of the details like the cut and design required a certain body shape in order for it to look good.

After the initial looks of surprise and wonder, disgust and jealousy followed on Jade's face.

Ashley had been watching her and so she caught the change of expression from admiration to jealousy. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Why did she feel jealous? Jealous for her good physique?

"No time for dillydallying. What took you so long?" Jade looked ugly when she spoke to Ashley.

Ashley didn't say a word through all this. She knew if she talked back, more nasty words would follow.