Chapter 224 Aimed
The gangster spat the cigarette butt onto the ground and blurted, “Stop asking useless questions. Of course, we’re going after her! Once we settle this woman, we’ll get a lucrative reward from Mr. Shaw.”
“Quickly, get into the car.” The goons split into two cars and tailed Ben’s car. On the other hand, Ben did not notice he was being tailed all the way back to Ludwig Residence.
“Hi, Mr. Ludwig, Ms. Eyer.” Mr. Coleman greeted the two at the door. It was the first time Jean was being held in such high regard since the Eyer family went bankrupt. She followed Ben quietly and entered Ludwig Residence, while all the servants treated her in a servile manner.
“Please take a seat, Ms. Eyer.” Mr. Coleman’s attitude was completely different from before. “Hey Jean, you’re finally here. I’ve been waiting for you for a long time!” Farra walked out with a smile while a few rich women followed her.
When they saw that the visitor was Jean, there was a subtle change in their expressions. “Mrs. Ludwig, is she the honorable guest you mentioned?”
“Yeah. Do you have any problem with that, Mrs. Larry?” Farra wore a solemn expression, and grasped Jean’s hand. “My son is fond of this woman, and she’s going to be our daughter-in-law sooner or later. So, please stop gossiping about her in front of me. I’m not interested to hear it.”
“I-I see. Congratulations in advance then, Mr. Ludwig. We still have other matters to attend to. We shall take our leave first.”
The ladies exchanged glances and left with rueful smiles as they did not dare to offend Farra.
Meanwhile, Farra explained to Jean, “Please don’t bother with them. They are just friends I play cards with. They only judge you from the gossip they heard from the outside, but they don’t know your true personality.”
Jean squeezed a smile and mumbled, “Don’t worry.”
If she was indeed disturbed by others’ opinions toward her, she would have suffered from depression long ago.
Compared to that, she was more concerned about Farra and the Ludwigs’ attitude toward her – they seemed to be showing excessive enthusiasm.
Is this an illusion?
“Ben, your father must still be working in the study room. Go and call him for dinner.” Carrying herself as a poised, wealthy mistress, she turned around and ordered the servants, “Go help out in the kitchen.”
“Yes, Madam.”
Jean was overwhelmed to be treated with such respect.
“Just think of here as your home in the future. Don’t feel pressured. We won’t blame you, even if you reject Ben.” Farra said and patted the back of Jean’s hand. “To be honest, I’ve seen the true colors of many people since Ben’s incident. I can tell from the incident at the Sans family that you’re a kind girl.”
Jean remained silent with her downcast eyes.
While Farra rattled on, Ben and Myer came downstairs.
“There, there. You’re going to intimidate her if you continue on.” Myer said while smiling with a profound look.
The family attended to Jean conscientiously throughout the meal, as if they had deemed her as their future daughter-in-law. Jean thought it was surreal because, given the Ludwig family’s power, Myer didn’t have to fawn over her.
“Jean, oh wait, I guess I should address you as Ms. Eyer now.”
Here it comes…
Jean put down her cutleries and lifted her head with a smile. “You’re an elder, Mr. Ludwig. You don’t have to address me like that.”
Sitting across from Jean, Ben knitted his brows, but Farra patted his hand. “Your father would like to know more about her. Keep quiet.”
Ben looked at Jean with his eyes darkened while the latter, having read his mind, shook her head gently.
Only then did Ben continue eating.
“I heard from a few old friends that you plan to revive Eyer Group, and you even won the project to collaborate with Royden Group. You’re as capable as your parents.”
“Mr. Ludwig, please get to the point if there’s anything you’d like to tell me. Otherwise, I’ll feel uneasy throughout the meal.” Jean directly expressed her concern.
Because of Ben, she didn’t wish to strain the relationship with the Ludwig family.
“Sure.” Myer’s spirit was lifted. “I’m saying this with the utmost sincerity – my son has been pursuing you for a long time, but I didn’t agree due to various reasons. Today, I give you my promise. As long as the feeling you have is mutual, my wife and I will definitely support the relationship.”
Ben’s eyes lit up. “Thanks, Dad!”
On the other hand, Jean remained silent in her seat.
She knew Myer had not finished his sentence.
Myer gazed at Jean with a wide smile and continued, “I know it’s not an easy task to revive Eyer Group. Since you and Ben are close, Ludwig Group naturally wouldn’t turn a blind eye to Eyer Group’s predicament. Regarding the collaboration with Royden Group, feel free to come and find me anytime if you need an investor or any sort of assistance.”
Myer had put it in such a comprehensive way, and even prepared a way for her. It was as though Jean could get her hands on the Ludwig family and Ludwig Group as long as she agreed.
However, the truth was, things were more complex.
Jean blinked and replied, “Mr. Ludwig, we’ve reached a consensus with Royden Group, so I don’t think we need further assistance. Besides, the relationship between Ben and I is not what you think it is.”
“Jean…” Ben tightened his grip on the cutleries as he became flustered. “Dad is trying to help you.”
“Eyer Group wouldn’t dare to receive help from anyone now. I’m worried that the company will be expropriated if I let my guard down.”
Edgar and Royden Group were the best examples. Jean wouldn’t be tricked twice on the same matter.
Myer’s expression changed after hearing her casual comment.
He was an experienced businessman, and had come across numerous young people with strong characters. However, someone as stubborn as Jean, despite having no support, was rare.
Myer could sense that Jean’s temperament was very similar to that of Edgar’s.
Edgar controlled the economic lifeline of the entire city despite his young age, so he could afford to be arrogant. However, the Eyer family had collapsed, who was Jean to give Myer the cold shoulder?
To Myer, it was embarrassing enough he had to accept Jean as his daughter-in-law, yet Jean refused to give them any benefits.
Not only that, she wouldn’t even show respect to Myer.
At that moment, the smile on Myer’s face no longer existed. “True enough, the others said that you would never give in.”
“It’s not that I’m unwilling to give in, but I can’t afford to because I have no bargaining chips . Thanks for having me today, Mr. Ludwig, but I guess I’m still not qualified to eat with your family.”
With that, Jean stood up and walked out of the dining room. No one dared to stop her.
“Gary Eyer was stubborn, and so is his daughter!”
Being turned down by Jean, Myer was so frustrated that he mentioned Gary’s name.
When Jean heard that, she halted stiffly and turned around to stare at Myer.
Her expression at that moment was familiar to Ben. He quickly walked over and said, “Jean, my dad was just giving a suggestion. He has no intention to expropriate Eyer Group.”
Myer snorted, “Hmph! Do you really think I would be concerned about a shell corporation that is no more than a waste recycling station? If it wasn’t for Edgar Royden’s attitude, I wouldn’t have invited you over for this meal.”
