Chapter 29
“It’s our family’s fault—it’s our fault.” Damian hurriedly smiled apologetically. “I also wish that I could beat that son of mine to death! However, will that solve the problem? After all, he’s a Locke. No matter how hard I try, I won’t be able to cut off ties with him. I want to kick him out too, but when I think about how we still have to cooperate with MUK, I can’t possibly ruin our plan, right?”
Damian also felt like his heart was being cut. He said, “During this period, in order to work with MUK, I’ve invested over two billion dollars to build our e-commerce platform. I’ve bought over a dozen e-commerce companies, and the bank’s mortgage has been overdrawn! I won’t let you pay the cost. Once the contract is signed, you can work on half of the project!”
At this moment, Alexander was putting on airs. He snorted coldly. “Damian, I wholeheartedly wanted my daughter to marry your son. During this period, we’ve been worried that your family has been wronged. I never expected Thedus to fool around with women outside! Damian, your son’s behavior has indeed disappointed me and my family.”
Jeanne said unhurriedly, “Auntie, you said that Thedus will never do anything to let me down in the future. I don’t know what will happen in the future, but this time, he really did something immoral. Not only did he ruin my reputation, but he also ruined the reputation of my family.”
“Alex, my family has let you down!” Damian was full of sincerity, “Indeed, there’s nothing I can do to make up for it. The only thing I can do now is that I’m willing to discuss the collaboration with MUK with the Lawrence Enterprise. We’ll split the agreed project equally.”
Octavia quickly added, “There’s no need for you to apologize anymore. I was only trying to scare you just now. How could I really let you do that? Once you become a Locke, I’ll dote on you more than I can. How could I let you feel wronged…?”
Everyone knew that the e-commerce platform was the hottest project at the moment. With the arrival of MUK Group, which was the largest group in all of Asia, the e-commerce transaction that could win over Harken was just around the corner!
“The marriage between the Lawrences and the Lockes is based on the principle of mutual benefit. If we break off the marriage, it won’t benefit either of our families. I’m willing to accept your suggestion to help save Thedus’ image…”
Jeanne completely ignored the thoughts of the mother and the son. She said to Alexander, “Dad, I don’t want to affect the interests of our families just because of this. I’m willing to face the reporters together with Thedus.”
“We’re both parents, so I know how you feel. That said, now that the marriage between our families has been announced and the collaboration with MUK has been discussed, isn’t it a pity to suddenly break it off?”
She hurriedly said to Jeanne, “Jeannie, Thedus was muddle-headed for a moment. I guarantee that he won’t do anything to let you down in the future. Can you forgive him just this once?”
She secretly gritted her teeth and said, “It was my fault. It was my lack of discipline that caused Thedus to do something that wronged you. I’ll apologize to you. I’m sorry.”
“That’s enough.” Alexander didn’t seem to care. “I, Alexander, can’t betray my daughter and let her marry someone like your son for such a small benefit!”
Given her age, Octavia still had to apologize to a little girl. If word got out, how would she, the wife of a prestigious family, face the outside world?!
What right did he have to apologize to Jeanne, who was a married woman? Why should he even kneel and guarantee that he would not repeat his mistake?!
Everyone looked at Jeanne. For a second, they were stunned by her imposing manner. At the next second, it seemed like it was just an illusion.
