Mia''s mind raced with questions as she observed the unexpected arrival of Jasmine''s grandparents. Why were they here? Hadn''t Jasmine informed her family about the event beforehand? These thoughts stirred a sense of unease in Mia.
Raymond''s reaction mirrored Mia''s concern.
With a nce at Jasmine, he noted, "Your grandparents have arrived." His words carried an unspoken request for Jasmine to shed light on Ernest and Irene''s unexpected presence at the event.
With the party already in full swing
and proceeding smoothly, Raymond hoped to avoid any disruptions their presence might bring, especially at such ate stage.
Jasmine''s expression tightened as she exined, "Dad, I''m not sure why Grandpa Ernest and Grandma Irene decided toe to today''s gathering, but I''ll ensure to handle this situation appropriately. You can count on me." With Jasmine''s assurance, Raymond breathed a sigh of relief.
Approaching Ernest and Irene, he inquired, "Mom, Dad, what prompted your sudden visit? You should have notified me earlier, and I would have arranged transportation for you." Irene responded with a chilly huff, "Given my current circumstances, [
couldn''t possibly trouble you to send a car for me." Her words dripped with tension from the moment she spoke.
Meanwhile, Ernest cast a disdainful nce at Asher beside him before speaking in a frosty tone, "So, this is the youngd you''re so eager to wee into your family, huh? Honestly, he doesn''t strike me as particrly sharp.
"If you''re so insistent on having an heir, Jazzy can always have children after she''s married. Bringing someone from such a questionable background —aren''t you concerned about bing the subject of ridicule?" Upon overhearing their conversation, Raymond looked at Jasmine with disbelief and remarked, "Jazzy, didn''t
you mention that you had convinced your grandparents?" Indeed, it was evident from Ernest''s and Irene''s demeanor that neither of them was supportive of the idea, and Jasmine had failed to persuade them.
Jasmine''s expression hardened as she hurriedly guided Ernest and Irene away, urging, "Grandpa, Grandma, let''s continue this discussion in the lobby. It''s too crowded here for a proper conversation." With a disdainful snort, they reluctantlyplied and followed her toward the lobby.
Raymond breathed a slight sigh of relief as Ernest and Irene left. Thest thing he wanted was a public confrontation in the crowded lobby.
After stealing a nce at Ernest and Irene, Raymond turned to Jasmine.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.
"Tell me the truth, did you really manage to persuade your grandparents?" Jasmine''s expression betrayed her unease. "I''m sorry, Dad. I misled you. I did talk to them, but Grandpa and Grandma were firm in their refusal.
However, I''ve had a change of perspective now. I stand with you, and I believe given some time, I can sway them." "How could you deceive me like this, Jazzy? How could you lie about something so important?" Despite his inner turmoil, Raymond held his tongue. After all, Jasmine''s newfound allegiance was a positive
development; as long as she was on his side, Ernest and Irene''s opinions mattered little.
However, Raymond knew that escting the situation would only fuel conflict and provide ammunition to his adversaries. Thus, for the sake of peace, he chose to remainposed.
Without hesitation, Raymond quickly followed suit, heading toward the lobby.
Seizing the moment, Mia approached Jasmine and asked, "What''s going on? Do you need my assistance?" Jasmine''s demeanor shifted from nervousness to confidentposure.
"Thanks, but I''ve got it under control. I can handle this myself," she assured Mia before joining Raymond in the
lobby. &? Despite Jasmine''s reassurance, Mia couldn''t shake her concern. What if there was a way she could lend a hand? Shortly after Jasmine entered the lobby, Luna emerged, having changed her attire.
Noticing Ernest and Irene, her expression turned to surprise. Could it be that they too were here to celebrate Asher''s asion?