Chapter 93

"What?" Gretchen blurted out. Both she and Evelyn were stunned. "Since she couldn't accompany me at the banquet, perhaps I could borrow her time now?" Jasper responded, his eyes fixed on Evelyn despite addressing Gretchen. Evelyn did not respond, just swaying slightly from the alcohol. Meanwhile, Gretchen quickly caught on to Jasper's intentions and agreed. "Of course, of course! Please take good care of her, Mr. Richmond." However, Jasper felt a wave of displeasure at how casual Gretchen sounded. Seeing how quick she was to hand over a drunk Evelyn to another man, he could not help but wonder if she would have been so willing to let Evelyn leave with any other man. The thought made his mood darken considerably. Gretchen mistook Jasper's reaction for annoyance at Evelyn. She immediately pushed Evelyn into his arms, saying, "Apologize to Mr. Richmond properly, and don't be difficult." Just as Evelyn had started to relax, the alcohol hit her full force. She longed for her bed b