Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 186 - 167: The Long and Winding Road to Win Her Back (Part 2)

Chapter 186: Chapter 167: The Long and Winding Road to Win Her Back (Part 2)
Eleanor Ford knew well that Serena Jennings was acting, and said lazily, "Even while drinking tea, you can’t keep quiet. Butler Forbes, go check on how Mrs. Miller is doing with the dishes, is Twinkle’s favorite soup ready yet?"
Butler Forbes received the orders and left.
Penny Leighton, the eldest son’s wife, said, "This year, Old Master’s talk time has noticeably increased."
May Dempsey chimed in, "Isn’t it! In the past, it was one by one being called in, but this year it’s all together, yet the Fourth Young Master hasn’t returned..."
Eleanor Ford raised her hand to look at her watch, "Stella, give Jason a call and ask where he is."
Stella Jennings responded, "Okay."
Just as she turned to leave, a servant came in to , "Madam, the Fourth Young Master and the young master are back!"
Stella Jennings looked delighted but also a bit apprehensive inside...
When Jason sees her, how will he react? Would he lose his temper in front of so many people or...
As she was thinking this, Jason Hawthorne came in holding Justin Hawthorne’s hand, and he immediately spotted Stella Jennings standing next to his mother.
His face instantly turned gloomy...
Jason Hawthorne never expected his mother to secretly invite Stella Jennings for New Year’s Eve dinner, even though he had made it so clear to her...
Serena Jennings had been observing Jason’s expression, and when she saw his face change, she couldn’t help but think: Does Uncle Jason not know that second sister would come tonight?
If that’s the case, then there’s going to be a good show!
Stella Jennings tried to maintain her composure; tonight was New Year’s Eve, and with Auntie Ford as her strong backer, Jason wouldn’t say anything rash...
"Mom, how can you make decisions without my consent?"
Jason spoke in a bad mood, not caring about the impact his words could have.
Eleanor Ford scolded unhappily, "Stella is your fiancée. She’s quietly followed you for so many years, shouldn’t you at least give her a status? Your father and I have discussed it, and tonight we’ll settle the matter between you two..."
Jason frowned, "Mom, that’s just your thought, not my wish! I will decide my marriage myself."
The words were already very clear.
As one of the concerned parties, Stella Jennings felt a bit embarrassed and quickly bit her lip in grievance, "Auntie Ford, maybe I should just go back!"
Her tone was so aggrieved, it was heartbreaking to hear...
Eleanor Ford quickly grabbed her hand, "Since you’re already here, of course, you should stay for dinner and then leave, don’t listen to his nonsense!"
Jason was about to speak when the study door upstairs opened, and Old Master Hawthorne came out first. Hearing the commotion downstairs, he sternly shouted, "What’s with the fuss during New Year’s! Stella was invited by your mother and me for dinner; what are you fussing about?"
When Old Master Hawthorne spoke, no one dared to make a sound.
Stella Jennings felt a wave of joy in her heart, it seemed that her future in-laws really liked her...
Serena Jennings and everyone else present couldn’t help but lament: Another good show we couldn’t see!
But from what happened just now, it can be deduced that second sister was not invited by Uncle Jason, and there’s even a romantic dispute between them...
That’s a significant discovery!
Jason Hawthorne said nothing more with a sullen face; it was New Year’s Eve, and it was clearly unwise to upset his father in front of the whole family. He could only wait until after dinner to discuss things with his father.
Justin Hawthorne’s black eyes darted around like a little adult; no matter what, he didn’t want Stella Jennings to be his new mom!
If grandma intends that, he would definitely find ways to sabotage it!
The New Year’s Eve dinner was always the most attended, especially this year, with Jasper Hawthorne newly married and Jason Hawthorne as "a family of three", Old Master Hawthorne was in a fairly good mood.
Eleanor Ford deliberately arranged Stella Jennings to sit between her and Jason, so she could mediate if anything happened.
Old Master Hawthorne spoke first, "This year, the company’s performance is excellent! The achievements in every field are outstanding, and the greatest credit goes to Jason. Of course, the branches led by Wade and Wyatt have also improved compared to last year, deserving of praise!"
He praised everyone without leaving anyone out, but everyone could hear that his greatest admiration was for his youngest son. After all, he was managing the entire "Aegis Group", dealing with a wide range of sectors, yet he handled them with such ease, ensuring each project made money...
This kind of ability is not something an average person can achieve.
Even Old Master himself didn’t dare to boast about it, which is why he had special fondness for his youngest son, whom he believed resembled himself in many ways...
Because of this bias, he was more forgiving of him.
Wade and Wyatt Hawthorne knew very well that their fourth brother was more capable than them; the more it was so, the more frustrated they felt, always thinking their father hadn’t given them a chance to showcase...
Jasper Hawthorne slowly tightened his grip on his chopstick, he really had to take action after the new year...
After briefly summarizing the company’s affairs, Old Master focused on his youngest son, "Although a man should prioritize career ambition, you’re already in your thirties, and Stella has been with you for years, it’s time to settle down!"
Upon hearing this, Stella Jennings was so happy that her chopsticks almost fell on the table, luckily she steadied herself...
Jason Hawthorne pressed his lips, "Dad, I..."
He had just started speaking when Old Master Hawthorne glared at him, "It’s New Year’s Eve, if you dare say something to displease everyone, watch out for my house rules!"
Stella Jennings timely chimed in, "Uncle Hawthorne, I understand that Jason is a man very focused on his career; what I admire most about him is this trait, no matter how long it takes, I will wait for him."
Her declaration made Old Master Hawthorne like her even more, believing she was sensible and capable, the best choice for Jason’s wife!
"Look how sensible Stella is! If you could learn even a little of her traits, your mom and I would be at ease!"
"Dad, I..."
Stella Jennings hurriedly interrupted, "Uncle Hawthorne, Jason has been very busy with company matters these past few days and has had multiple gastric attacks, maybe it’s better to discuss this after dinner?"
She spoke so considerately, showing how much she cared for Jason.
Eleanor Ford was increasingly satisfied with her and timely spoke, "Honey, I think Stella makes sense too. Jason is a typical workaholic, often skipping meals when busy. Let’s let him finish eating before discussing these matters."
Old Master Hawthorne nodded, "Hmm."
In an instant, the hearts of Wade, Wyatt, and Lana Hawthorne from the first and second families felt like they were blocked by a huge boulder. This New Year’s Eve dinner was simply a monologue for the third family!
All good things went to Jason Hawthorne alone!
Serena Jennings also felt uncomfortable inside, with tonight’s situation, the likelihood of second sister marrying Uncle Jasper had increased significantly. Would she really be overshadowed by her forever?