Chapter 939 Handsome Youth
The scene was at the Jones residence.
At the banquet last night, the Jones family were the laughing stock in the eyes of the guests, so halfway through, they made excuses and left in despair.
Olivia was embarrassed in Amos’ presence, so she hardly slept that night, and her eyes were swollen like two walnuts when she woke up in the morning.
Jada looked at her daughter’s tired face and felt sorry for her. “What had happened is irreversible, so you mustn’t take it to heart. Furthermore, Mr. Carlos didn’t say anything about you. Just be cautious in everything you do in the future. Your marriage into the Stone family will not be affected in any way.”
Tearfully, Olivia sipped her drink and nodded.
Bridger flipped the pages of the newspaper in his hand and said in a solemn voice, “Olivia, the marriage between the Jones and the Stone families is not about romantic love. It is a unification to strengthen the power of our two clans.”
“I know that, Dad.”
After she spoke, Bridger continued to ask, “By the way, how is the preparation for Farrington Jewelry’s new season? This matter is now the top priority. Suppose the sales of Farrington Jewelry in the new season still do not pick up. In that case, the financial report will show that the company has been losing money for three consecutive years, which will greatly impact you and the Jones family. Whether you can have a greater say in Farrington Jewelry depends on your results in this battle. On previous occasions, you talked to me, saying you are quite certain of being able to employ Muse. Is there any news?”
At that, Olivia choked and her gaze began to wander.
Bridger could see through Olivia’s guilty conscience at a glance, and his face suddenly became solemn. “What? What are you busy with during this time? Don’t tell me you haven’t discussed it with Muse yet?”
As Bridger’s expression turned solemn, the coldness of his countenance made Olivia uncomfortable.
She could not bring herself to tell him the truth and say she had not discussed the matter with Muse.
If she told her parents that Muse had declined, what would her proud parents think of her now?
“No, Dad, that’s not it!” Olivia concealed her awkwardness by chewing the bread. “Muse’s designs have been completed, and now it is in the final stage of optimization and adjustment. She has promised to cooperate with Farrington Jewelry. However, some agreement details have to be negotiated before they can be finalized…”
When he heard her, Bridger’s expression gradually softened. “Olivia, I do not mean to put pressure on you. It is just that the sales of the new season are too important for you to be sloppy over it. If the sales of Farrington Jewelry are still so sluggish, I’m afraid that even your engagement will be affected. I can see that you really like Amos, but you know that when two wealthy families are united in marriage, in the end, the ultimate goal is to be evenly matched. The Jones family can’t be too far behind the Stone family.”
“Hubby, why are you putting so much pressure on your daughter?” Jada glared at Bridger. “Didn’t you hear what your daughter said? She has successfully done her part with Muse! Our Olivia is good; she will definitely not let us down.”
Olivia nodded, but the pressure she bore on the inside felt even greater after hearing her parents’ words.
She smiled nervously and continued to eat her breakfast in order to avoid any more attention.
At this exact moment, Jerry came downstairs with his hair in a mess after just waking up.
The moment he came down, Bridger asked him, “Jerry, are you on good terms with Natalie?”
“What’s the matter?” Jerry sat down and asked, rather confused, “Dad, why are you suddenly asking me this?”
“Isn’t she older than you by six years?”
“Yes, why?” Apparently, Jerry was still puzzled by his father’s reason for questioning him about this.
“It’s been said that if a wife is older than the husband by three years, it brings good luck. Since she’s older than you by six years, that brings twice the good luck. You should look out for opportunities to get closer to her. Perhaps she likes younger handsome men and might fall in love with you. Then, if she marries you, it will be good for the Jones family.”
“Dad, what nonsense are you talking about?” Jerry was taken aback by his father’s idiotic ideas. “I do not know her well. Besides, even if I’m interested in her, she might not like me at all!”
