Chapter 409

Esme's body jolted as images of that run-down house with its filthy, unpleasant smell and Garren's beatings flooded back into her mind. Each scene felt like a return to the past, and all of it rushed into her mind all at once. It was easy to go from humble beginnings to a life of luxury, but the reverse of returning to that muddy, impoverished environment was nearly impossible. After living a life of privilege, how could Esme ever willingly go back to that? "Mom… What… should we do? Even if I can make Damian fall for me, he won't marry me if Grandma doesn't approve of me!" Esme said, looking anxiously at Jasmine. Jasmine remained unfazed and comforted her calmly, "It's simple. You just need to drug Astrid with veilroot as well." "T-This… Isn't this too much?" Esme's gaze shifted uneasily. She said hesitantly, "She's already in poor health, and if there are side effects from the drug—" Before Esme could finish expressing her concerns, Jasmine interrupted her, "Esme, this is not