Chapter 382

The old woman was suddenly at a loss for words.

She stared at Jarrod for a long time, unable to say anything.

Jarrod, however, didn't raise his voice or lose his composure. Once he'd made his point clear, he relaxed, a gentle smile tugging at his lips. "Alright, Grandma, let me take you home. This ends here. I'll handle my own affairs."

That was his final word, shutting down any further interference.

The old woman opened her mouth, struggling, "You..."

But nothing more would come out.

All she could do was brush Jarrod's hand away. "No need! Go keep Elodie company!"

Jarrod glanced at his indignant grandmother, slipped one hand into his pocket, and shook his head with a quiet, amused sigh.

Maurice and Joseph approached from either side, unaware of what had just transpired between the grandson and grandmother. Maurice looked puzzled. "Why would Raleigh suddenly ask about that? If this really gets out, won't Sylvie be the one everyone gossips about?"

didn't respond, his

exchanged a look with Maurice, then turned to Jarrod. After a moment, he spoke up. "Sylvie's

Maurice looked stunned.

lifted his eyes to

working at

and licensing issues with various vendors, she made sure

at the office, Esmeralda sauntered over, smirking. “That huge Silverstein family gala—wasn't it supposed to be for you? Now everyone's saying the party's because Jarrod has some big

typing, unfazed.

those group chats- work, social, everything. Lately, there's been all kinds of gossip. People are saying someone spotted Sylvie

at the

could resist a

all; whoever Jarrod wanted to marry was his own business. She figured he was probably still in the

the door to

in, his

Even Esmeralda dropped her

down in front

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