"What did you want to say just now?" Edward asks again, eyebrows twisting the slightest. Could it be that something happened to Alice? After all, Jacquiline had just met up with Alice, and she looks hesitant. Obviously, she has something to say.


    Hearing Edward question again, Jacquiline bes very reluctant. If Joanna wasn''t here, it would be a good time for her to confess.


    Unfortunately, Joanna is here. If she confesses her feelings, she is afraid that Edward might not give her an answer. She has be a thorn in Joanna''s eyes, stabbing her in the flesh.


    As she is openly shing with Joanna, Jacquiline decides not to do such a stupid thing.


    "Oh, nothing. I just want to tell you that your mother asked for you to go back to eat early today. I think there are some important guestsing to the house." Jacquiline chews at her lips, the words just came to her. Joanna notices Jacquiline''s unusual behaviour, feeling as if something is off. But she doesn''t dwell on it too much, as she already knows who this important guest is!


    "Edward! I..."


    "Let her know that thepany is busy, so I can''t go back today."


    Edward refuses without thinking about the matter.


    Joanna''s expression changes, her beautiful eyes filling with pitiful tears. She bites her lips and turns towards Edward, very aggrieved, "Edward, you do know that my Father will be there, right?"


    Edward doesn''t say a word, his eyes dark as night. It makes it hard to know what he is thinking. However, Joanna continues toin about this unfairness.


    "I know that I''ve done some bad things, so I allowed you to hold the press conference. But I really love you Edward, can you please don''t be like this? I really can''t lose you. Father has always been very concerned about our marriage.Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    I initially wanted to talk to you alone. I told him that this between us, but Father still worries. I only asked your mother for dinner today, she even called me. Let''s go back together."


    Although Joanna is not the brightest of the bunch, her words make Edward realize that she is still up to something.


    Knowing how to use the authority of the Mayor to control Edward, and due to the fact that he had lost his father at a young age, he was raised by his Mother, J. So, what his mother says, Edward will still follow to a certain degree. Joanna used these two people to remind Edward, that even if he wants to refuse her proposal, he would have to think twice.


    Jacquiline senses that Edward is a little shaken, and she takes the initiative to speak up. "Edward, no matter how busy work is, it is better to apany your mother for dinner. Let''s go back earlier."


    Edward epts the offer and agrees.


    On the other hand, Joanna grits her teeth in anger. Although this was what she wanted, it was Jacquiline that got through to him.


    Jacquiline, when did she have the means to change Edward''s opinions?


    In the past, she didn''t realize that apart from Alice, there was actually another person who could influence Edward''s decisions! Smith Residence.


    George and Edna Hale sit in the spacious and fancy-looking living room. Casually discussing some topics, the atmosphere is harmonious.


    It was until the Nanny Anne walks over, bowing her head respectfully, "Madam, it''s six o''clock, do you want the cook to prepare the dishes first?"


    J pauses for a moment with a white porcin tea cup, raises her gaze to nce at the French clock on the wall. It is exactly six o''clock. Realising now that it has gottente, she wonders why Edward and the others have not returned. Thinking that her son might not return, J''s face sinks slightly. But in front of Mayor Hale, she has to say it with a smile, "Wait for the young master toe back."


    "Yes." Nanny Anne responds and quietly steps aside.


    "I didn''t expect it to be sote since we started chatting," George says tly, but the old deliberate eyes sh with displeasure.


    J smiles, "Yes, Edward always prioritizespany''s affairs over home matter. I don''t see him often. In other words, he is the only one in charge of such a big business."


    Originally, J wanted to exin to George with words, and let him be slightly more understanding.


    Who knew that George didn''t understand her, replying with a smile, "It''s good for a man to pay attention to work, but as the saying goes, start a family then seed in your work. If this family fails, can the work be established?" J''s heart tightens when she hears this, feeling cold sweat on her back when she looks at George''s smiling face.


    George just reminded her that if Edward doesn''t marry Joanna, thepany wouldn''t get better.


    No way!


    J panics, "I''ll call Edward first, I''m afraid that he will forget as he loses track of time when he works."


    "Please, Mrs. Smith."


    J rises from her seat, walking to the side entrance to grab thendline. She dials Edward''s phone number, hoping that her son would not have a temper. He can insult others, just not the Mayor. He must know his ce. Everyone knows the truth. J never wanted Edward and Joanna to get married.


    On the contrary, if Joanna really became the daughter-inw of the Smith family, it would only benefit them.


    It''s a pity that Edward doesn''t know the truth. He was really too infatuated with that snake Alice to notice.


    By the way, she said no idea where thatdy found herwyer. They made the case decision final and irreversible. Not only did she get apensation, she is still running the clinic with flourish.


    Had she not been busy repairing the rtionship with Mayor Hale recently, she would have found a chance to track her down.


    The dial tone rings.


    The phone has been ringing, but there is no answer from the other line for a long time. J''s hand holding thendline oozes a line of cold sweat. She unnaturally nces towards the living room. It just so happens that Mayor Hale is staring right back at her, his hawk- like eye pointing at her. His sharp eyes almost make her lose her bnce, she can''t help but me her son Edward, and then Alice.


    At that moment, there appears to be a loud noise outside the gate, Nanny Anne walks over with joy and respect, "Hello young master, Miss Hale and Miss Smith!"


    J sighs in relief, finally he arrives.


    "Edward." George is still sitting on the sofa, but he calls out Edward''s name.


    "Father!" Joanna says with an innocent expression on her face. She quickly walks over, sitting next to him and holding his hand as an intimate gesture.


    "Youngdy, why are you here with Edward?" George instinctively ignores Jacquiline, turning to Joanna to ask.


    "I missed Edward, so I went to see him. That''s why we came to eat together." Joanna doesn''t mention about the fact that J invited her only, she was shy."