Chapter 652

"Of course, I'm certain," Jerry replied with pride. "If you're with me, you'll enjoy endless wealth and luxury. But let me be clear. I can spend money on you, but we can never reach the point of marriage. My family would never allow me to marry someone of a different social standing." Lily chuckled. "So, when you say you want to pursue me, do you mean you want me to be your mistress?" "Let's not make it sound so harsh. I don't want you as a mistress; I want you as a girlfriend. We just can't take it to the next level," Jerry corrected her, keeping a serious tone. While the Coleman family couldn't compete with the four influential families of Bridgeport, they still held a respectable position. Lily was undeniably beautiful, but the Colemans valued more than just looks. His parents insisted on a match in social status. While someone like Lily might be suitable as a girlfriend, marriage was entirely off the table. Jerry always preferred to lay his cards on the table from th