Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 432 - 431 As for ordinary friendship, it needs to be elevated to a higher level (2 more updates)

Chapter 432: 431 As for ordinary friendship, it needs to be elevated to a higher level (2 more updates)

The next day, Tim Payne visited the Hale Family, as his mother had entrusted him with something to give to his sister.

Peter Lewis had good relations with the Hale Family, so he specifically pulled William Hale aside, hoping that the introduction through him would have a higher chance of success than if he approached by himself.

"Who needs medical treatment?" William Hale asked directly.

"Miss Jones’ grandmother."

"Are you close?" Mr. Hale, always perceptive, eyed his cousin with a probing look.

"Just acquaintances."

Just acquaintances?

Was there a need to ask personally?

Was his cousin deceiving him, or was he deceiving himself?

He had already learned about last night’s incident from his lawyer and, honestly, he admired Cressida Jones, a young girl who had endured and kept a low profile for years, dealt with a family of scoundrels, and finally got what she wanted.

"What’s the matter? Not convenient?" Tim Payne raised an eyebrow.

"I’ll ask for you and get back to you."

"Thank you."

"Don’t mention it, we’re family. Zoe and I both hope you find the girl of your dreams soon."

"..."

Tim Payne was left speechless.

Why had William become just as disagreeable as his uncle?

He deliberately changed the subject, asking, "Where’s Finn Hale?"

"He took Miss Lopez to the airport; she’s going back to her hometown for the New Year."

After chatting for a bit, by the time they returned to the front hall, Tim Payne saw his own family standing in front of the sofa, holding a cup and vividly describing last night’s event.

"...Last night at the police station was quite dramatic."

"The Jones couple were fighting each other, scratching faces and pulling hair. Later, Marigold also arrived, and the mother and daughter dealt with that scumbag father together, turning the scene quite explosive, even more dramatic than the video I filmed."

"Then Miss Jones appeared just in time, played her part and deeply moved the scumbag father."

...

As he spoke till his mouth was dry, he didn’t forget to take a sip of water to moisten his throat.

When the water ran out, Wyatt Hale quickly went to refill it, saying, "Brother Law, keep going, I love listening."

Except for him, Zoe Payne, Simon Hale, Logan Hale, and even the elder Hales listened with great interest, making Tim Payne’s head ache.

Because this morning as he passed by the living room, his assistant had already recounted last night’s events in front of his family.

Martin Yates, who had stayed at the Sheng Family Mansion last night, laughed heartily after hearing it:

"This young friend of mine is truly incredible."

"Worthy of being my friend."

Mario Payne had initially wanted to punish the Jones Family, but feeling that the villains had already received their retribution, he deemed it unnecessary.

The Elder Mr. and Mrs. Payne repeatedly praised how well Cressida Jones had handled things.

However, they had known the late Old Lady Jones and couldn’t help but express their melancholic admiration.

Julia Yates felt pity for her difficult life, especially since her mother had died of cancer after years of suffering, which must have been tormenting for the family, who also had to deal with the cruel Jones Family.

But now, things seemed to have taken a sweet turn.

After Assistant Law finished his performance at the Hale Family, he moved on to perform at the Payne’s, making William Hale comment to his cousin, "Your assistant, not going into stand-up comedy, is truly a loss."

"I think so too."

Zoe Payne hadn’t expected so much to happen in just one night.

No wonder her brother called her a sesame rice ball.

Admiring her strategizing, he became even more interested.

Wyatt Hale excitedly said: "Brother Law, do you have this young lady’s contact?"

"What for?" Assistant Law was cautious.

This was his future boss’s wife.

"I really like her."

Tim Payne raised an eyebrow at him, "You’re too young, she might not be interested."

Wyatt frowned, "I’m not trying to date her, just want to be friends. Does age matter? Didn’t they say he and Uncle Yates have an age-gap friendship? Can’t I have that too?"

William Hale struggled to hold back a laugh.

"Just this..."

"Merely acquaintances?"

"Is Silas Jones definitely going to jail?" Zoe Payne frowned, "He shouldn’t be coming out, should he?"

"The Jones can’t withstand investigation; today, the economic criminal investigation officers have already commenced auditing at the Jones, he will likely spend the latter half of his life in prison," Tim Payne said.

"And what about Miss Jones’ stepmother and stepsister?"

"Last night, Mr. Drake wanted to sue Lavinia Wilde for intentionally drugging him and raping him."

"Phutt—" Old Lady Hale, who was drinking tea, couldn’t hold it in.

Zoe Payne couldn’t hold back her laughter either, "Really?"

Tim Payne nodded solemnly.

Assistant Law glanced at his own boss, this matter...

Certainly couldn’t leave out his boss, Junior President Payne fussing from behind the scenes.

Mr. Drake, though lecherous, is a clever man, quickly grasping the gist; ever since he knew that Cressida Jones had inherited the Jones family wealth, he could guess that the girl wasn’t simple.

Such a woman, he dared not marry.

Additionally, prompted by Tim Payne, he went to the police station to report the case early in the morning.

It’s said that Marigold Jones originally wanted to bail her mother out, but was informed her mother was suspected of a rape case, shocking and bewildering both mother and daughter, feeling absurd but helpless.

"But the child in Marigold Jones’ stomach is still there, heard she already made a scene at the Jeans Family," Assistant Law added.

Zoe Payne stretched her hand to touch her own abdomen and sighed helplessly.

This child in Marigold Jones’ belly isn’t looked forward to, even if born, she wouldn’t take responsibility.

Yet regrettably, there are such parents.

**

Recently, Cressida Jones handed over the flower shop to her employees and was dealing with the Jones family matters; Tim Payne lent her the Payne Corps’ legal team, having professionals involved doubled the efficacy.

Soon, Silas Jones was officially arrested; during this time Cressida Jones often visited him, bringing him warmth.

Silas Jones, teary with gratitude, regretted and was annoyed with himself, saying he had been blind before.

Marigold Jones also visited twice, each time complaining, "Dad, that bitch Cressida Jones sold the family villa, I had nowhere to live after being discharged from the hospital, she’s aiming to hollow out our family."

"Shut up, your sister is doing that to save me!"

Tax evasion and tax dodging required paying back the full tax amount plus fines, which could lighten the punishment.

Thus, Cressida Jones said, she’d rather not have the company but to save her father, using this pretext to liquidate a lot of money.

Outsiders even said:

She’s a filial daughter!

Marigold Jones was furious, was her father blind?

However, Cressida Jones held the legal documents, she was completely powerless.

Crucially, she couldn’t even see Cressida Jones.

She knew where Cressida Jones’ ailing grandmother was hospitalized, originally planning to stake out there, only to find out upon inquiry that she had been discharged.

Because it was through private connections, after Cressida Jones took her grandmother to the hospital, she met Tim Payne.

"Cressida, this is..." the grandmother looked at Tim Payne, her originally cloudy eyes brightened a bit.

"The Junior President Payne I mentioned to you, he has helped me a lot."

Tim Payne, going with the flow, greeted, "Hello, Grandma."

"Hello."

Peter Lewis, after reviewing her medical case, also arranged a few more tests for her. The grandmother, holding Cressida Jones’ hand, smiled, "That young man isn’t bad, does he have a companion?"

"Grandma, the Payne Family isn’t just any ordinary family."

The grandmother, thinking of her own daughter marrying into a prestigious family which led to such consequences, weighing down her granddaughter too.

She sighed, patting the back of Cressida Jones’ hand.

"People differ from each other; don’t trap yourself because of your mother’s issues, when choosing a partner, observe and choose carefully, but also don’t be too cautious."

Cressida Jones smiled, "I understand."

After leaving from Peter Lewis’, Cressida Jones expressed her thanks to Tim Payne, but unexpectedly her grandmother said, "It’s almost noon, why don’t we all have lunch together?"

With the grandmother being warm-hearted, Tim Payne couldn’t refuse.

Originally thinking it was just a casual meal outside, but unexpectedly...

It turned into a house visit!