Chapter 172

Chapter 172

Keith Jackman larily raised his hand but didn't bother shaking Gregory's, speaking with a dismissive tone. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Nothing's set in stone yet. Well ulk once it's a done deal."

"Exactly, my son might not even like your daughter. We only agreed to come here out of respect for Gregory. We do some business together, after all." Marianne Jackman chimed in, dripping with disdain. She wore flashy Jewelry, her proud demeanor rivaling Christina's, However, the Jackman family's foundation was far stronger than the Sullivan family's, The Jackman family dominated Harrowfell's entertainment industry and had expanded into real estate and cosmetics manufacturing. Despite their course appearance, the Jackmans owned several factories, not only producing their own cosmetics brand but also serving as an OEM for others.

They were a powerful family, which was why Gregory was so eager to

arrange a marriage between Paisley and Baron,

Gregory had been just one of the Jackman family's many business partners and wasn't even on their radar. It wasn't until the Sullivan family's sudden business boom, rumored to be thanks to their dealings with the Vanderbilt family, that the Jackmans reluctantly took notice "Let's take our seats, Gregory said, swallowing his frustration at the Jackman family's arrogance as he guided them to their

seats.

Keith snorted arrogantly. "Now that everyone's here, let's have the kids meet."

Marianne scrutinized Brittany. "She's decent-looking but too skinny. I wonder if she's good

for childbearing"

Her son had already been married three times, and none of his wives had borne him a child, "Son, what do you think of her!" Marianne asked Baron

Baron's gaze roved over Brittany's body, finally settling on her chest, "She'll do. I can give it a shot."

Feeling uncomfortable under his stare, Brittany tugged at Christina's sleeve.

are they

the Jackman family, Christina suppressed her feelings, knowing they might

my younger daughter. Your son is

and Marianne immediately got mad. "What's this supposed to mean? You're not serious about this at all! You invite us here, and daughter isn't

your

didn't even go to school. We're only here out

at Brittany, his tone sleazy. "Hey, I don't like

him. "I

Brittany swore that when Dominick arrived, she'd ask him to

a waiter knocked on the door and entered. "There's

quickly, ready to greet him. But when the door opened, it wasn't Dominick.

are you?" Gregory

quickly stood up and explained, "Oh, Dad,

and sat back down. They were just Brittany's

bother showing any courtesy. Instead, she pointed arrogantly to

still waiting for a few more people. Once they're here, we'll start the meal. Her tone was haughty, as if she were doing them a favor by letting then join the dinner, Gary's expression was grim, but

also took their

whispering in annoyance, "Gury,

think we're so desperate for a

why did you even

used to be an irrelevant, no-name actress who couldn't even get through the door for this

backer she now had, no one would have given

weren't for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255