Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1334: It never was

"The dinner is over... for the two of you."

Mr. and Mrs. Davis frowned, deeply displeased by Charles's remark. It wasn't that they wouldn't leave, but this involved their son as well. Moreover, the way Charles said it felt insulting-like he was kicking them out.

How rude.

"Mr. Bennet, I don't understand what is so wrong with our presence," Mrs. Davis said, stepping forward. "As a parent, you should understand us better than anyone. We are doing our best for our son and for this family meeting."

"Then your best is not enough."

This time, Allison spoke. Her voice was gentle yet firm. The Davises turned to her, but her expression remained composed.

"As a parent, I had hoped you would understand us more than anyone," she continued, "because I doubt you would appreciate it if we treated you the way you've treated us tonight."

"What exactly is wrong with what we're doing, Mrs. Bennet?" Mr. Davis scowled, turning to face her. "Did you not hear what we said earlier?"

"My husband and I postponed everything just to be here," Mrs. Davis added. "We are not trying to look down on you. However, my husband and I are in the middle of a very important deal-one we have been working on for years."

"Then just go," Jessa chimed in, jerking her chin toward the front door. "If that deal is more important than your son, go ahead. I'm sure he'd prefer that instead of sitting here, watching you prove how insignificant this dinner is to you."

"Hah!" Mrs. Davis scoffed, pausing when she caught the glow of her phone's screen out of the corner of her eye.

"Goodness." Jessa shook her head and downed the rest of her drink. "I swear, I'll grab her hair-stop me, darling."

Lester winced and quickly grabbed his wife's hand, knowing full well Jessa meant it. He didn't want this to escalate into a catfight.

As the tension in the air thickened, a soft chime rang in everyone's ears. No one paid it any mind, all waiting for the next rebuttal.

"Hon, let's just go," Mrs. Davis huffed sharply, casting her husband a look. "They'll never understand."

Mr. Davis nodded and turned to his son. "Finn, we apologize, but it seems your future in-laws were just waiting for us to make a mistake so they could pick on us."

urged. "This isn't going to work

anywhere," Charles grunted. "Not with the two

and I can't see eye to eye because of your unwillingness to put

"Marriage isn't that hard."

silenced the

their eyes widening in recognition as the figure approached Charles from

bowing his head to his

I hope I haven't

tipped his head. "Get

to the couple. "It's been

brows knitting as his

mild interest before glancing at Charles. "Father, would it be rude to

it, though,"

before casting the Davises a look. "I

to whisper in his ear Still, I remain hopeful that one day he'll hold my hand as we walk along

boy," Charles grumbled, cringing

out as she waved excitedly at her husband. "I saved this seat

his chair and tapping

satisfaction, but before he could sit, Mrs.

She trailed off, casting Penny

look.

her gaze and flashed

Mr. Davis frowned at Zoren, then at Charles. But before Charles could answer,

say a few things to them?" he asked

"Go ahead."

stopping beside the older man.

hands on Mr. Davis's shoulders and gently turned him around so he faced the table again. Lowering

know the deal you're talking about, but it seems you're so caught up in it that you've failed to see the people sitting at

eyes glinted