Chapter 806
Star was extremely surprised; she still didn't know what had happened.
It was Bianca who called her over, Star was still thinking at this moment.
Probably Bianca's father, Oscar Porter, had something to discuss with Jackson, and Bianca secretly informed her, giving her a chance to meet Jackson.
However, as soon as Star walked up to Jackson, she noticed something was off about his expression.
The way he looked at her seemed to carry a hint of mockery.
"Jackson?" Star's tone was a bit hesitant.
Jackson coldly withdrew his gaze, not bothering to deal with Star, let alone explain.
Star's heart grew more anxious, and at that moment, another car pulled up.
When Star saw that it was Gray getting out of the car, she felt even more uneasy.
She hasn't forgotten the situation where Bianca was exposed online for the Shirley incident, which led to her, Bianca, and Jenny being trapped in the private room with no way to escape. And today's scene made Star feel somewhat similar to that day. Could it be...
Star thought, her nails leaving marks on her palms.
Jackson glanced at Gray and then took the lead towards the Porter Manor.
Gray walked over, gave Star a sideways glance, and said, "Star, you and Bianca seem to get along quite well?"
Gray had a good relationship with Henry before, and after Henry's untimely death, Star was found, and Gray had always been polite to Star.
Unexpectedly, today, as soon as he spoke, his tone was mocking.
Star hadn't realized more of the emotions yet, and Gray quickened his pace to catch up.
Star, thinking of a countermeasure, followed behind the two.
Before they even entered the hallway, Oscar hurriedly came out to greet them, exceptionally enthusiastic, his face full of smiles.
He was in a meeting at HorizonHive Media when he received a call from Terry, telling him to come back immediately because Jackson was coming to visit.
No reason was given, and the call was abruptly ended.
Oscar didn't dare to delay; immediately stopped the meeting and rushed back.
Now, seeing that not only Jackson had come, but even Gray was here, Oscar's mind started to race.
Could it be that Gray had agreed to the marriage alliance between the two families and had specially invited Jackson to witness it?
Thinking of this, Oscar couldn't help but smile even more.
"Mr. Frane, it's an honor to have you at the Porter Manor today. Gray, why didn't you give me a heads-up? I could have prepared better."
Oscar raised his hand to pat Gray's shoulder.
Gray didn't dodge; the Flores family and the Porter family had a long-standing relationship, and he had to give this bit of face.
But Gray only nodded coldly, not saying a word.
Oscar frowned slightly, looking at Star, who was walking at the back.
Star often came to the Porter Manor, and Oscar felt something was off, so he looked at Star inquiringly.
Star smiled to cover up, "We are all juniors; there's no need for you to come out personally to greet us. You're too kind."
Star's nonchalant demeanor immediately put Oscar at ease.
He laughed heartily, "This isn't Mr. Frane's first time here. In the future, Star, you should..."
He wanted to say that Star should bring Jackson over more often.
Star seemed to anticipate this and interrupted, "Oscar, let's go inside."
"Alright."
The group entered the living room, and Oscar and Zoey invited them to sit down. Oscar looked around and realized that Bianca was not there.
He frowned and immediately asked Zoey, "Where's Bianca? Why is she hiding?"
Zoey smiled, "Honey, Bianca must be shy. How can the girl be present when discussing marriage?"
Oscar immediately laughed again, slapping his forehead, "Look at me, I was being foolish."
But before he finished speaking, Gray frowned tightly.
"Marriage? Why don't I know about this?"
There were only two men present, Jackson and Gray, so Oscar and Zoey must be talking about Gray.
Bianca's conditions were nowhere near Jackson's.
Obviously, the person Oscar and Zoey were talking about discussing marriage with was Gray.
Gray was speechless and irritated. When did he ever say he was here to discuss marriage?
Oscar and Zoey were stunned.
"If it's not to discuss marriage, then what is it?"
If it wasn't to discuss marriage, why did they bring Jackson along?
But looking at Jackson, who had been cold and silent since he came in, Oscar felt that this indeed didn't seem like a marriage discussion but more like a vendetta.
He was feeling uneasy when Gray spoke in a deep voice.
"We're here for what? Oscar, you should ask your good daughter! See what good deeds she's done!"
Oscar immediately looked at Zoey, "What's going on?"
Zoey shook her head, looking equally puzzled.
Bianca hadn't told her what had happened, and seeing her like this, Oscar angrily said.
"Go get Bianca out here now!"
Zoey then turned and quickly left, and Oscar sat down, smiling apologetically.
"Mr. Frane, Gray, Bianca is a bit spoiled by us, a little headstrong, but she has a good heart and is very fond of you, Gray.
If she did something wrong, could you overlook it for the sake of growing up together? Of course, I will also discipline her properly."
Oscar spoke until his mouth was dry, and his voice fell.
Jackson still sat there with his legs crossed, his expression unchanged, not even lifting an eyelid.
He didn't respond.
The prolonged silence brought even longer awkwardness and anxiety.
Oscar's heart skipped a beat, and he looked to Star for help, giving her a look.
Star didn't want to embarrass Oscar, so she stood up, picked up the teacup on the table, and brought it to Jackson.
Star said, "Jackson, have some tea first. Bianca should be out soon. Whatever it is, we can talk it over slowly."
Oscar breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that with Jackson's care for Star.
As long as Star spoke, Jackson would surely let go of whatever Bianca had done.
However, Jackson didn't even look at Star, let alone take the tea she offered.
Star's hand holding the tea began to tremble slightly, her eyes reddened, and feeling the gazes of Oscar and the Porter family's servants, she felt extremely embarrassed.
Her tears almost fell, but were forced back, and she said in a trembling voice.
"Jackson, what happened? You should at least tell me. When we were kids, you were always the fairest and most reasonable, never taking out your anger on others, always considering others first."
"It was because of your nature that I let you leave first to get help back then, because I knew you were cold on the outside but warm on the inside, loyal and righteous. If I didn't find a reason for you to leave first, you would never have left me behind."
Star's voice trembled, and tears finally fell. "Jackson, I hardly recognize you now."
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