SWNOVELS Chapter Gossip 429
Chapter 429 Pass Of As Someone Else +5 Pearis
Joanna, however, was as blind as a bat, completely oblivious to James' offensive behavior, and chided with displeasure. "Christopher, what are you doing? This is my friend's son, James Cooper, you should get along well with him." "Hmmph, I detest ugly people," Christopher said with an air of arrogance,
Suddenly, James's expression turned awkward. Although he was visibly displeased, he didn't dare to act
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Joanna was quite angry but was well aware of Christopher's stubborn temperament. Deciding to bypass him, she turned her attention to James. "James, let me introduce you. This is my daughter, Janice. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask her for help. Consider her your family, and I hope you two get along well."
Having said that, she unexpectedly invited James to sit next to Janice.
James sized up Janice, and a regretful expression crossed his face. Janice was actually quite attractive, but when compared to Isabella and Rosalie, she paled in comparison. Thus, James had initially thought that those two were the ones being introduced to him. He felt an immense sense of regret upon seeing Janice.
Isabella noticed the regretful look on James' face. However, when he sat down, he couldn't help but sit as close as possible to Janice, which nearly made Isabella blow her top. "Janice, come here, Isabella instructed.
In reality, Janice was already prepared to stand up. The timing was perfect as Isabella provided her with a reason. She practically leaped to her feet and walked over to Isabella. Quickly, Rosalie shifted her seat, making room for Janice to sit between the two of them.
Joanna immediately frowned. "What are you doing? Let them get to know each other."
I'm so close to losing my temper! Does she even realize how she's coming across? She's acting like a madam from a brothel, showcasing her girl to the clientele. Does she despise her daughter so much as to introduce her to such a lowlife? There is no need to get to know James further, his behavior earlier is more than enough to reveal his deplorable character. Aunt Joanna really knows how to stoop to a new low. Well, I'm curious to see, just who this
Joanna silently fumed, but Carlos and Christopher had already begun to speak at that point.
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"I agree that getting to know each other is important. I wonder what kind of business his family is in. Even though I don't handle the family business, I'm still quite familiar with the circles in Yrinas," Carlos said.
"That's right. We should get to know each other. Which university did you graduate from and what was your major? What projects are you mainly responsible for now?" Christopher asked with a scoff.
Confronted with their inquiries, James stammered through his answer, evading their questions, and didn't reveal any valuable information.
With a smile, Christopher asked, "Are you perhaps a swindler?"
"What nonsense are you spewing?" James panicked, even going so far as to tug on Joanna's sleeve, looking unerly desperate for help. 11:10 Tue, Oct 22 WB-
Chapter 429 Pass Of As Someone Else
Joanna immediately responded, "No way! His father is a friend of mine."
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"Is that so? Who's his father, and what's his relationship with you? Does Uncle Eric know him?" Isabella suddenly asked.
However, as soon as she asked, the others could tell something was amiss.
It was a first for Isabella to speak in such a cold tone, each word felt as sharp as a blade as if interrogating Joanna, and at the same time mocking her.
Joanna immediately became upset. "Are you questioning an elder? Do you really think I'll harm my own daughter?"
"That is a possibility, Rosalie murmured.
"How can you be so disrespectful toward your elders?" Joanna's voice rose in frustration.
Naturally, people around them had also turned their attention over.
Not caring to preserve her pride, Isabella took Janice's hand and stood, warning Joanna, "I don't think this man is suitable for Janice. It's best if you don't bring him around us again. I don't want to see his face. The Quirks are never the type to blindly obey parental orders. Of course, I'll have Uncle Eric thoroughly vet every suitor you want to introduce to see if they are worthy of Janice. If anyone tries to pass themselves off as a worthy suitor, we, the Quirks, will show them the consequences of coveting what doesn't belong to them."
Isabella cast an icy gaze toward Joanna and finally landed it on James. Her warning was laced with threat, which caused James to shudder involuntarily.
After Isabella finished, she took Janice's hand and left, feeling the air there beyond nauseating.
Janice and Carlos were confused. Although the situation was indeed distasteful, Isabella's anger seemed excessive as if she had a fallout with Joanna right then and there and so publicly with a lot of spectators.
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