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Chapter 768
The doors of the three cars opened simultaneously. Zoe and Penelope disembarked from
their respective
vehicles, followed by the gray-haired Cornelius, dressed in an opulent black fur coat.
Holding a walking
stick with a golden eagle carving, he exited the car with Zoe’s help, looking stern.
“Dad, be careful,” Penelope cautioned while approaching him.
Cornelius let out a heavy sigh at the sight of the Becketts’ gate. “Jasper did not show up at
all when you
visited the Becketts to discuss marriage. Is that right?”
She bit her lips and nodded shamefully. “Yes.”
“You’re useless.”
Zoe silently pouted, seemingly unhappy at her mom as well.
Penelope explained fearfully, “You know Jasper’s character well. Even Javier can’t force
him to do
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtanything against his will. Sophia, as his stepmother, is of no use at all.”
Ever since Penelope’s husband’s passing, Landon had been the pillar of support for their
small family.
Without Landon, Cornelius would have looked down on Penelope even more.
“You’re Zoe’s mom. How could you be of no help when she’s bullied? All you can do is
wallow in
helplessness and anger,” growled Cornelius, who poked Penelope with his stick.
He added, “The Harpers are a distinguished family in Solana City. Everyone holds us in
high regard. But
now, I am forced to show up to settle the mess caused by that Beckett fellow. Is this how
you show your
respect to me?”
“Dad, it’s all my fault. I’m useless,” Penelope apologized profusely, head hung low.
“Grandpa, Mom has tried her best. You should stop blaming her,” Zoe spoke up for
Penelope while holding
Cornelius’ arm.
Cornelius’ eyes were spitting fire. His temples were throbbing. “Jasper is an arrogant little
brat! He
basically humiliated the Harper family with his actions. He’d better behave today and
agree to marry Zoe.
If not, I will treat the Becketts as our archenemy!”
In a lounge at the nightclub, Betty was partying with her friends, reveling in a hedonistic
lifestyle. She
danced closely with two nearly naked male models amidst excited screams.
In a daze, Betty stretched her neck and poured red wine all over her trembling chest.
Witnessing this, a male model hugged her tight and started licking her from the neck
down to her chest.
This elicited more cheers and screams around her as she laughed hysterically.
After the lustful moments, she grabbed a wine bottle and slumped on the couch. While
downing the wine,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmshe let out uncontrollable laughs.
“Ms. Betty? Ms. Betty!” Her assistant walked up to her and kneeled. “There’s a situation at
Seaview Manor
now.”
“What’s wrong?” Betty drawled.
“The Harpers are paying a visit. I believe they are there to discuss marriage.”
“Pfft. What the fuck is going on? Didn’t Zoe’s widowed mom show up a few days ago? She
was sent home
without getting to meet Jasper at all.”
The assistant explained, “Things are different this time. She’s there with Cornelius
Harper!”
Betty’s eyes flickered open. She shot up on the couch. “Who?”
“Cornelius Harper, Zoe’s grandpa! I heard they came with a group of people. They must be
there for a
confrontation.”
“Hahaha! That’s interesting!” Betty slapped the couch with an exciting gleam in her eyes.
“Get the car
ready! I’ll be home to enjoy the debacle!”
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