FreeNovelTimothy's expression changed instantly. "Mom, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." "Tim, everything I'm doing is for your own good. There are so many great girls out there. Why can't you just pick one? Why do you have to be with Mia?" "Because, Mom, she's the only one I'll ever marry," Timothy said firmly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"But she has six brothers who are like guard dogs. Aren't you afraid they'll cafter you? They'll never let you remarry her. Are you planning to stay single forever?" Timothy asserted, "Yes. If I can't marry her, then I'd rather be single for the rest of my life." "How can you do this to the Barrett family? You won't have any children to carry on the family name." He remained calm. "But I already have a child." "That sickly Ginger? She's not a boy, and she can't inherit the family business. You need a son. If our family doesn't have a boy to carry on the legacy, won't it just benefit those distant relatives of the Barretts?" "When I die, I'll donate all of it." Sharon was livid. "What do you mean, donate it? That's a lot of money, and you can't just give it all away." "By that time, you won't be around, and this won't affect you," Timothy retorted.
Sharon was so angry she could hardly speak. Although she was proud of Timothy, he never listened to her.
She had little influence in the Barrett family and desperately wanted to assert herself with her future daughter-in-law. Having been overlooked in the family for so long, she wanted to have sauthority.
But if Tim married Mia, Sharon would be even more powerless, especially with Mia's six brothers backing her up. Sharon couldn't bear the thought of being sidelined.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs they entered the grandest private room, each person carried their own thoughts with them. After they sat down, nobody said anything. Raymond sat at the head of the table, with Jasmine on his left and Luna on his right, as neither was willing to give up their spot.
When the waiter arrived to take their order, Luna quickly grabbed the menu. "Dad, letorder for everyone. What does everyone like?" Jasmine directly addressed the waiter, "Bring us your signature dishes and all the ones we usually order, along with sred wine and drinks." The waiter promptly nodded. "Okay." Luna's expression darkened when she realized Jasmine's intention.
Jasmine looked at Luna and said, "I'm sorry. You're probably not familiar with this place, so I thought I'd save us stby ordering since I know the menu well." Raymond nodded and glanced at Luna. "You have much to learn. Given your background, if you wish to thrive in this circle, you need to expand your knowledge and network." After all, they couldn't afford any embarrassing slip-ups.
Luna seethed inwardly but held her tongue as she simply nodded in response.
Nevertheless, Luna wasn't willing to concede defeat just yet and swiftly brought up her son. "Dad, Asher loved the gift you gave him. He would love to play chess with you next time."
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