Chapter 827 Planning to Get Married
Juniper sneered, "Haven't you figured it out yet? The property is mine alone. You and your daughter won't get a single cent."
"Ridiculous! I'm also part of the Cooper family. Why shouldn't I get a share?"
Elara thought to herself that as long as she could drug Aaron into a stupor, he would obediently listen to her and be easily manipulated. The Cooper Group would definitely be hers!
"I get it, you're back for the inheritance again, aren't you? If it's for money, just admit it. Stop pretending to be a dutiful daughter! It's disgusting!" Elara rolled her eyes.
"None of your business!" Juniper retorted directly.
"This is my home. I can come back whenever I want. Who are you to comment, you clown?"
"Did you just call me a clown?" Elara was so angry she almost jumped up.
Juniper laughed.
"You—"
Elara could never win an argument with Juniper. Despite being extremely angry, with her face flushed and neck bulging, she could only storm out, slamming the door behind her.
Juniper shook her head. Elara couldn't win an argument, never made a point, so why did she come looking for her? To get humiliated? Such pointless arguments were a real waste of time.
At that moment, her phone rang.
"Anthony." Juniper quickly answered the call.
"What are you doing?"
His gentle voice instantly calmed the irritation caused by Elara.
"Packing my luggage."
"Have you seen your dad?"
"Yes, I have. But he's in bad shape, said he just recovered from a serious illness. I feel really unfilial, not even knowing my dad was sick because I was too busy dating. Am I being selfish?"
"It's not your fault. Your dad probably didn't want you to worry and kept it from you. Don't blame yourself too much."
"Yeah, I'm planning to take a longer leave from work to spend more time with my dad. And you need time on your end too, right? What did your dad say?"
"Since I got back, he hasn't spoken to me. I'll apologize to him later."
"My dad also doesn't approve of us being together. He was very angry when he heard we got back together. But it's not a problem on my end; my dad always listens to me. He'll eventually accept it if I coax him enough. The main issue is on your side."
"Don't you trust me?"
"Of course I do. There's nothing you can't handle," Juniper said confidently.
"Then wait for my good news. I'll make sure my father meets you."
"Okay."
"I miss you a lot. Do you miss me?"
Juniper's eyes twinkled, and she smiled, "Isn't that a silly question?"
"Do you miss me? How much?"
"Just a little bit."
"Only a little bit?"
"Alright, alright, I miss you a lot. Satisfied? Asking the obvious." Juniper teased, "Girls like to ask these kinds of questions. Why are you, a man, acting so feminine?"
"Maybe it's because of love," Anthony chuckled.
"Will I become more masculine and you more feminine, and then I'll be the one protecting you?"
"Impossible. You're my princess. I'll always protect you and take care of you. If there's danger, I'll be the first to shield you. But I might act a bit childish in front of you. I hope you don't mind."
Hearing this, Juniper felt deeply moved.
Anthony's sweet and obedient words were truly charming.
How could there be such an adorable boyfriend? He must be the cutest boyfriend in the world.
Thinking of him, Juniper's heart was filled with sweetness.
Her lips curled into a smile, revealing her teeth, "Alright, alright, I won't mind."
After hanging up the phone, Anthony went to the next room.
"Dad."
Ruben had his back to him, not speaking.
"Anthony's here," Brenda said with a smile, trying to ease the tension.
"I don't have such an irresponsible, unfilial son," Ruben snorted.
"Dad, I'm sorry. The wedding caused a lot of negative impact on the Eilish family and you, and it also led to a sharp drop in the Eilish Group's stock price..."
Ruben slammed the table, "You know that? If you knew, why did you still do it?"
"You considered the consequences and still did it!"
Ruben had high hopes for his only son, Anthony, who had never disappointed him before. That's why this incident made Ruben so furious.
Moreover, after the incident, Anthony kept avoiding him, unwilling to communicate, and even ran off to Libertonia, which only fueled Ruben's anger.
"I can't marry someone I don't love. I'm sorry! This is my fault."
"Honey, it's all in the past. Don't blame Anthony anymore. The stock price has recovered, and the public's criticism is also diminishing..."
"Just because no one is criticizing us doesn't mean nothing happened! Such a serious matter, people will never forget and will always talk behind our backs!"
"...Other people's opinions don't matter..."
"Don't matter? How can they not matter? A person without credibility can't stand!"
"But isn't Anthony's happiness the most important? If you force them to marry, they'll end up divorcing, and people will still gossip."
"Force? When did I ever force them? Didn't he bring her home himself? Did I put a knife to his throat and force him to marry her?"
"He..."
"Mom, Dad is right. You don't need to speak for me," Anthony said.
"Don't think that just because you say that, it means nothing happened. Ridiculous! Ridiculous! A disgrace!"
Ruben continued to scold, venting the anger he had been holding in for a long time.
He scolded for a full half hour.
"Dad, have some tea," Anthony poured a cup, "to soothe your throat before continuing."
"I'm too tired to scold you. What's the point? Scolding you won't change what happened. It's a waste of my breath! Why did you come back, just to make me angry?"
"You say one thing but mean another. When Anthony wasn't home, you missed him. Now that he's back, you say things like this," Brenda shook her head. "You're more emotional than a woman."
"I..." Ruben felt a bit embarrassed, "You too? A doting mother spoils the child. It's all because of you."
"Alright, alright, it's all my fault. Just don't blame Anthony anymore. There's no real hatred between father and son. Once you vent your anger, it'll be fine."
Brenda was a smart and gentle woman, always good at soothing people. She and Ruben had never quarreled in all their years together, which was one of the reasons Ruben loved her so much.
"Honey, Anthony poured you tea. Just have a sip."
Brenda smiled gently, her soft and tender demeanor melting Ruben's heart. He had no temper in front of Brenda.
"Honey... have some tea," Brenda handed him the cup.
"You..." Ruben shook his head helplessly and took a sip.
"Dad, I'm planning to get married."
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