Secret Wealthy Marriage
Chapter 384: High-profile Etiquette (5)

Chapter 384: Chapter 384: High-profile Etiquette (5)

Despite what he had said, the three of them had always lived a happy and simple life together. Most of the time, Henry would quarrel and argue with the old master on behalf of his wife and daughter. This often made the old man infuriated.

Over the years, the old master had truly aged, so Henry would just listen to whatever he said without arguing. When Emily was upset, Henry would spend more time comforting and persuading her to feel better.

"...I understand, Dad. I will call them, and we will come tonight," Emily finally could not help interrupting the old master’s chatter.

"Mhm, they have to work, so bring Axel early. Bonnie Jenkins’ and Natalie Parton’s dishes are not as delicious as yours," the old master added.

Over the years, Emily was asked to return to the old mansion for holidays and prepare meals for two reasons: first, as the wife of the eldest son, she should shoulder the responsibility; second, her cooking skills were better than those of the second and third sons’ families. He found her cooking more enjoyable and satisfying.

"Alright, I will bring Axel over after his nap. Do I need to buy more vegetables? Dad." This seemed to be the first time she had spoken to the old master so calmly since having Carolline Ruiz.

When she had just married Henry, she sincerely wanted to be a good daughter-in-law, but the old master never liked her. No matter how hard she tried, she could never win his favor. Eventually, she gave up.

"No need, they have bought a lot. Just come." The old master then hung up the phone.

What Emily did not know was that after the old master hung up the phone, he triumphantly said to the room filled with elderly men and women, "Just wait. My precious great-grandson and his father will be here soon. Bonnie Jenkins, Natalie Parton, is the water ready? We’re waiting for you to make us tea."

None of the dozen or so old men and women in the room left, as they did not believe that after Carolline was born, the old master, who had been so angry that he almost dismantled the roof at that time, had not seen Carolline and her child for so many years. Clearly, the child was not welcome by the old master, and now suddenly, they were his precious darlings. They talked about how Carolline’s husband must be an enviable figure who even they could not envy.

If they said Jasmine Ruiz had married a powerful man, they would believe it, after all, she was from Kyoto, and her parents had been in business for so many years. Jasmine was also beautiful, so there was nothing wrong with her marrying into a prestigious family.

But what about their daughter Carolline? She was just an ordinary nurse, and although her mother was a principal, it was just an obscure private kindergarten, and she was just a vice-principal. Even though her father had ability, he did not pursue fame and fortune, did not make much money, and did not have enough connections. How could Carolline find someone like Jasmine’s husband, a powerful man?

Not to mention that the neighbors did not believe it, even the second and third sons who had been called by the old master today did not believe it. At that time, no matter what, Carolline refused to say who the child’s father was. It must have been someone she could not bear to mention. After all, at that time, Jasmine was married to Christopher Lopez, who was very obedient to her.

Back then, if it hadn’t been for the news that Jasmine was about to marry Christopher, which had diluted the old master’s anger, he would not have let Carolline’s family get away with it so easily. He would not have given up until he found that man.

Bonnie Jenkins, in particular, was very discontented. When did Carolline and her son become the old master’s precious darlings? They were called over in such a hurry, even though Jasmine was already five months pregnant. If the people that Carolline brought did not meet their expectations, she was determined to lose her temper.