Chapter 351: 351: Old Madam Jiang's Fickle Goodwill Value

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Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Old Madam Jiang’s Fickle Goodwill Value The idea of raising a young girl to be a future daughter-in-law might not have seemed at all strange in the past. Some families even felt more assured when a girl they raised themselves married their son. But in modern times, and especially for a family like the Jennings Family, bringing up a child bride is considered quite disgraceful. It’s not as though the Jennings family’s grandsons were undesired; to go as far as raising a young girl to be a bride is unnecessary. Not to mention, Azura Loomis is a niece from her maternal family and, strictly speaking, a distant relative of the Jennings Family. The old Mrs. Jennings doted on Azura, truly treating her as her own granddaughter. It was for this reason that she couldn’t accept the overstepping behavior between the child she regarded as her own granddaughter and her own grandson. Let alone with two grandsons at that! If it had been before, the old lady would have never believed Donovan Jennings if he said Adam Jennings liked Azura. But having witnessed the private intimacy between Chase Jennings and Azura, even without a shred of evidence against Adam, the old lady believed it without hesitation. And as for Adam, being the one accused... he wasn’t even aware of the accusations against him. Such a shameful affair, the old lady could not possibly speak of it herself. This was also why Donovan Jennings had to discuss it privately with the old lady. In private, whatever is said is under his control. As for Adam’s innocence... After being so rash with his words to Scarlett time and again, what’s wrong with a brother tarnishing a little of his brother’s innocence? Luca Jennings quietly appreciated the effect of his son’s strong move, and then he said unhurriedly, “Since mom doesn’t object, let’s settle the matter this way.” At the end, he didn’t forget to turn his head and ask Old Sir Jiang, “Dad, what do you think?” “Just go ahead with what you all decided. I’m old now and can’t manage these things,” Old Sir Jiang said as he stood up with an easy countenance, as though he was retired and out of the loop, but... who would believe that? Azura realized the moment she saw the old Mrs. Jennings’ attitude that she had no way to stay. She suppressed the tumult of thoughts at the bottom of her heart. She maintained an appearance of reluctant acceptance, without clinging, which led Brianna Jennings and Blaise Jennings’s couples to feel a bit more goodwill toward her. Adam Jennings also felt rather complex emotions and, seeing that Azura was about to push the old lady upstairs, he quickly went forward, “Let me help.” Perhaps because of the worried look she had given him when she heard the news of his parent’s divorce, or maybe because they both seemed like castaways that night, Adam wanted to talk to Azura, just like old times. Adam thought his actions were ordinary, not realizing that they were exactly what the old lady was sensitive to. The old Mrs. Jennings’ face changed drastically and she said to Adam in a stern, urgent voice, “No need for you! Go back to your room!” After speaking, seeing Adam’s stunned expression and realizing that he would become a child from a divorced family after tonight, she felt annoyed with herself and tried to make amends, “You must be exhausted tonight, no need to keep me company. Go rest in your room quickly, Azura will take care of me.” Even though he was confused by the old lady’s attitude, thinking of his parents, Adam showed some disappointment on his face, nodded, and did not come any closer. Unbeknownst to him, to the old lady, this reaction of his was interpreted as his disappointment over not being able to be alone with Azura. The old Mrs. Jennings became even more convinced that Donovan hadn’t lied to her. On reflection, she realized Adam had previously told her he had performed well on his college entrance exam and could have gone to Capital University. Instead, he chose Sea University, where Azura was admitted based on a sports recommendation. Wasn’t it obvious he did this because of Azura? With this realization, she regretted not noticing sooner and praised her eldest grandson for his discerning and decisive nature—he was truly worthy of being the eldest among them. Meanwhile, the old Mrs. Jennings made up her mind deep in her heart. From today onwards, she must keep a close eye on Azura, not letting her have private contact with her two grandsons anymore. Even if she comes to visit in the future, she shouldn’t do it too frequently, to avoid running into the two grandsons again. Luckily, Chase has been dispatched to work at the company in another city. Previously she had been saddened for her grandson and wanted the eldest to just allow him to return, but now she has decided to let him stay at the company abroad for a longer period of time. Old Lady Jennings firmly believed that her two grandsons’ fondness for Azura stemmed from their day and night interactions, and that once the distance between them was increased, the affection would fade. She could ensure things at home, but the old lady didn’t know what to do about the situation between Chase and Azura at university for the time being. After giving it some thought, she decided to ask her eldest grandson to come up with a plan later on. He is clever. In her heart, she inevitably felt that Azura really had no sense of boundaries; even if they grew up in the same family, there should still be a sense of limits... All the way while Azura Loomis was escorting Old Lady Jennings home, her mind kept replaying the system’s announcements. [Old Lady Jennings’ Goodwill Value +1, current Goodwill Value 92, please keep up the good work, host.] [Old Lady Jennings’ Goodwill Value -2, current Goodwill Value 90, please stabilize the situation, host.] [Old Lady Jennings...] Azura felt that this old lady must be insane. What on earth had Donovan told her?! However, an old woman swayed so easily is also useless. Indeed, she should not have placed all her hopes on this old woman. ... Early the next day, just as Donovan had said yesterday, the Loomis family came early to pick someone up. The ones who came were Azura’s parents. Mr. Loomis’s father was a cousin of Old Lady Jennings, and the Loomis family’s business had begun to decline by Mr. Loomis’s generation, compounded by his lack of business acumen, leading to losses year after year since he took over the family affairs. The Loomis family could be called wealthy with difficulty, but their foundation was actually very weak. This was why Mr. and Mrs. Loomis internally did not wish for Azura to return. If it wasn’t for Azura unexpectedly gaining the old lady’s favor years ago, the Loomis family might have already fallen into decline. But ever since Azura had been sent to the Jennings family, the Loomis family had at least gotten some support in business from the Jennings family, and those families who wanted to climb up the social ladder, knowing that their daughter was fostered by the Jennings family, would also proactively seek cooperation with them. It could be said that the Loomis family was able to rekindle its success thanks to Azura. But since Donovan personally sought them out, they dared not refuse to pick her up. If they didn’t come to pick her up, this young master Jennings could deal them a blow with just a lift of his finger. Just the other day, a business deal that had been agreed upon was suddenly held up because Donovan hinted at it with a single comment. Azura really didn’t understand the situation; while staying at the Jennings family, she should have fostered good relations with these Jennings young masters. How could she have offended someone? And yet, she opened her mouth and asked to be sent back. What use is it to only appease Old Lady Jennings? Old Lady Jennings doesn’t handle business matters. Alas. Azura was aware that the decision to return to the Loomis family could not be changed, but she could not possibly give up on the Jennings family that she had worked hard to cultivate for many years. Before leaving, she bid farewell to each member of the household and even presented them with small gifts she had prepared overnight. She didn’t take all her belongings from the Jennings family. In addition to some clothes, bags, and accessories she used often, she left behind some old decorations and clothes. There always needs to be something to remind the old lady of her and bring her to mind. Azura had planned well, but little did she know that as soon as she stepped out the door, Donovan immediately instructed the butler to clear out her room. He was going to repurpose it into another room. Yes, making it into a playroom for Scarlett’s little fox would be quite nice.

Chapter 351: 351: Old Madam Jiang's Fickle Goodwill Value

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