Chapter 998
Chapter 998:
Just as he was about to drive off, Reuben stepped in front of his vehicle, forcing him to hit the brakes.
Annoyance flickered across Jarrod’s face as he rolled down his window. He turned to Reuben and asked, “Mr. Barton, is there something you need p>
Reuben’s expression was unreadable as he stared at Jarrod. “Tell me the truth. How is my grandmother really doing p>
With a sly smile, Jarrod said, “That’s odd, Mr. Barton. If you’re so concerned about your grandmother, why not step inside and see for yourself? Why ask me p>
Reuben’s jaw tightened. His hands curled into fists, veins standing out on his skin. “If I could, would I be standing here asking you p>
Jarrod’s gaze held a hint of mockery. “Ah, so you’re aware you can’t go in? Then you already know the reason. Asking me won’t change anything. You’re afraid of your cousin, and guess what? So am I p>
Jarrod honked his horn sharply, making Reuben flinch.
Jarrod narrowed his eyes and said sharply, “Now, please move out of my way p>
Reuben gritted his teeth but stepped aside.
Jarrod sped away, leaving Reuben standing there, swallowed by the dust and exhaust fumes.
Reuben’s jaw clenched, his fists tightening at his sides as his face darkened with fury.
“Just you wait,” Reuben muttered under his breath. “One day, you’ll be the one on your knees, begging for mercy p>
Meanwhile, as Jarrod left the Barton family estate, he immediately placed a call to Austin to update him on the situation.
At that moment, Austin stood at the top of the skyscraper, watching the city lights flicker and the traffic below, a smile on his face. He said, “Well done. Keep them guessing. We’ll reveal the truth once my grandmother has fully recovered p>
“Understood!” Jarrod replied.
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Time passed quickly, and before long, the day of Ellen and Johan’s arranged meeting arrived. Johan had been up since dawn, meticulously grooming himself for the occasion. In an unusual display of enthusiasm, he made his way to the garden.
However, Nicola’s delight quickly turned to fury when she caught sight of Johan mercilessly snipping away at the roses she had painstakingly cultivated.
“Johan! Why did you cut my flowers?” Nicola seethed, her voice barely restrained.
Johan gazed at Nicola with absolute sincerity. “Mom, I figured these beautiful flowers would make the perfect bouquet for a beautiful lady. If I give them to Ellen, she’ll be overjoyed. And when I mention that they were grown by her future mother-in-law, she’ll like you even more. If she likes you even before marrying me, then you can bet you’ll get along well in the future p>
Nicola gazed at Johan, her eyes reflecting a blend of affection and quiet astonishment.
Nicola wagged her finger in front of Johan’s face, scolding him sharply, “You really excel at claiming others’ hard work! Those flowers were my labor of love for three long years, and you’ve chopped them down without a second thought p>
She seized a broom, poised to strike, but Johan, clutching the flowers and brushing rose petals off his suit, quickly moved out of reach.
“What a waste of resources you are! If your charm fails with Miss Barton, don’t dare ask for my help again—I’d be too mortified to assist,” Nicola retorted.
The embarrassment was still fresh for Nicola, recalling the times she had to call Maggie for Johan’s sake.
“Mom, once I marry Miss Barton, I promise to fill your garden with the prettiest roses,” Johan teased, flashing a mischievous smile as he hopped into his sports car. In the rearview mirror, he could see Nicola chasing him, broom still in hand.