Chapter 15
“If I didn’t raise the price, do you think the outsiders will think that our family is loving and peaceful? Everyone knew the real situation when Jasmine barged into my relationship and got me thrown out of the manor. Do you think the masses are stupid? We act in front of others and they’ll think that our family is loving and peaceful?!”
“The most important thing about business-related weddings is profit. As long as the wedding can bring both families enough value and profit, there’s nothing that can’t be fixed. Besides, you never asked me if I’m willing to marry Thedus either,” Jeanne said with a scoff.
“Okay. Aside from the Locke family, why did you raise the price during the auction?” Alexander continued to interrogate his daughter. “Are you trying to tell the public that there’s dissension in the family? Are you trying to start a fight with your brother-in-law?”
“There are a few reasons why I did that to Octavia. First, it’s not George’s fault and I’m standing up for my son. Second, if I choose to accept her attitude tonight, given Octavia’s character, she’ll put me in a difficult position when I move in after the wedding.
“I didn’t start it. She was the one who forced me to do it. Do you think I should just take it silently?” Jeanne raised a brow and she added, “Or do you think standing up for myself is something wrong? Like what happened seven years ago…”
“Besides, I did it because I’m trying to give Eden a chance to show how much he loves Jasmine. I simply raised the price but he still did his best to get the sapphire for Jasmine. People will only regard him as a loving fiance.”
Alexander was furious. “Do you have any idea what you did earlier? Have you not learned your lesson? Many years have passed but you still never change! You’re still reckless! Are you trying to embarrass me on purpose?”
“I did what I did because I want the Locke family to know that I’m not someone they can take advantage of. So, why do you think I did something wrong tonight?” Jeanne asked as she stared at her father.
Jeanne added, “If a little auction was enough to affect your relationship with Eden, then the vicious vows and oaths that you took in front of the media will come true. Am I right?”
Now that Jeanne had returned, Jasmine ought to give her a difficult time. She would never be as merciful as seven years ago. She swore she would make Jeanne wish that she was dead!
Jasmine was frustrated and embarrassed. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she grumbled, “Dad, Mom, Jeanne came back to embarrass us all! She’s trying to cause trouble, she must be!”
Alexander was not in a good mood. “Enough! She’s valuable to us now, so just let her be for the time being. After the wedding, I’ll make her pay for what she did!”
With gnashing teeth, Alexander put his hand down and said, “You just embarrassed the Locke family in public and you’re still thinking about the wedding?”
“If you’re kind, people will take advantage of you. If you can’t tolerate anymore, just retaliate!” Jeanne ruffled the boy’s curly hair.
“Sis, what you did tonight affected my relationship with Eden, and yet you’re still mocking me?” Jasmine grumbled with teary eyes.
Jasmine switched back to her obedient and soft side and said with a pampering tone, “Dad, Jeanne looks nothing like a Lawrence.”
