Chapter 73: Slap
Jazmine Harrison looked away, abashed at what she had just said. She had been so lost in the moment that she didn't realize what had slipped from her tongue. She coughed and quickly added, "I'm still married. Don't get your hopes up."
Sebastian Crowne didn't say anything, but Jazmine could feel his happiness lingering in the air. She turned back to stare into the city, unsure of what to say next. Mentally, she slapped herself and resolved not to let herself slip like that again.
"The city looks even better from the terrace of the Sunset Square Apartments," she muttered.
"It might. But we'll have no way to know. The place is off-limits to the public. It's private property — part of the Crowne family estate."
"If you wish, I can take you there."
"You can?" Jazmine stared at him in surprise. In response, he smiled.
Suddenly an idea struck Jazmine. "Do you have any acquaintance with President Crowne?" The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. "Are you some distant relative of the prestigious Crowne family?"
It made sense — how else could he afford a penthouse at the Sunset Square Apartments? It also explained why he could easily secure a room adjacent to hers at such short notice. Perhaps he had come here to accompany President Crowne to the fashion show.
The surname 'Crowne' was common enough that Jazmine hadn't considered this before. But she also knew that the influential Crowne family of Hong Kong didn't have any known relatives. Their family tree was limited to the parents, grandparents, and the Crowne brothers. Maybe he's an illegitimate child they kept hidden from the world.
Jazmine chose not to ask directly, fearing she might hurt his feelings.
"Maybe. Maybe not," Sebastian replied with a teasing smile.