Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade by Mr. Adeel

Chapter 627 Crude Expression

“Jessica, I need to see the chairman. Could you please bring me to him?” pleaded Heather.

“I’m sorry, Heather, but the chairman is not in the office right now.”

Even though the two used to be close friends back in high school, Jessica began to dislike Heather ever since she developed feelings for Alex. Plus, she knew what happened between Heather and him, so she would rather not assist the woman.

Heather’s eyes fell to the floor when she heard that the chairman was not around, but then her eyes lit up when she thought of an idea. “Could you call him and tell him that I need to talk to him?”

There was no reason to deny the woman that, so Jessica had no choice but to pick up the phone and dial Alex’s number. After a few rings, Jessica heard Alex’s commanding voice over the phone.

“What is it?” questioned Alex straightforwardly. The man’s impatient tone obviously showed that he did not appreciate the timing of the call, for he was busy with his training at Sakura Club at the moment.

After glancing at Heather standing next to her, Jessica replied, “Heather said that she needed to speak to you.”

Please! I really need your help,” begged Heather loudly so

that, Alex’s face hardened. He knew that Ivy Media Group had a new chairman and that the man was against Jennings Corporation, but he never expected Heather

she should stop thinking about it. Also, ask her not to come back anymore,” instructed Alex

expectantly at Jessica since she could not

shouldn’t come back here again,” informed Jessica before shrugging her shoulders indifferently at Heather. “If there’s nothing else I can help

Heather one last time, Jessica turned around and left the disappointed woman. As Alex’s secretary, Jessica knew how much he had helped Heather. The chairman has every right to turn Heather down. She deserves it.

Jennings residence. Demi excitedly stood up with the help of her crane to greet Heather when her granddaughter finally

you’re back! So how much is the chairman willing to give us this time?” inquired Demi as she

the elderly woman’s surprise, Heather shook her head in disappointment. “The chairman didn’t even want to talk to me. He’s not going to acquire Jennings

lost her footing when she heard Heather’s answer.

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for her, Brian was quick enough to dash over to catch her.

down, mom. We’ll find another way,” assured Brian before turning to Heather. “Isn’t that right, Heather?”