Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
Chapter 1824 - 439: Duel Between Two Bosses! Blow Her Up!_4

Chapter 1824: 439: Duel Between Two Bosses! Blow Her Up!_4

"Okay," Samuel Thompson nodded.

Mary Perryne followed with, "Then go find me a daughter-in-law."

Samuel Thompson: "..." He had no response to that.

Edward Thompson was too scared to speak.

As they grew older, Mary Perryne became more and more persistent in urging them to marry.

Mary Perryne rolled her eyes at the two brothers and continued, "Who’s free tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, Samuel Thompson and Edward Thompson exchanged a glance before Edward Thompson asked, "Mom, what’s happening?"

Mary Perryne placed the last flower into the vase, "The daughter of the Summer family is back, and there’s a welcome party tomorrow night. Which of you has the time to accompany me?"

The two families had always been on good terms, and since David Beckman had personally invited them, they naturally had to show face.

Hearing this, Samuel Thompson immediately said with a smile, "For such a good occasion, you should let the elder brother go!"

"Second brother is right," added Edward Thompson, "Eldest brother will definitely want to go with you."

After all, she was the saudade he had secretly pined for over many years.

And besides, both of them had noticed that lately, Mandel Thompson was in a rather good mood.

Anyone with a bit of insight could guess why.

It must be because Jean Beckman was back, and he was happy about that.

Mary Perryne immediately sensed something off in their words. She turned to look at them, "What are you two getting at?"

Samuel Thompson said, "Mom, you don’t need to worry about what we mean! Both Bob and I are busy tomorrow, so it’s best if you let the eldest brother accompany you."

At this point, Samuel Thompson turned to Edward Thompson, "Bob, don’t you agree with what I’m saying?"

Edward Thompson nodded in agreement, "I think you’re absolutely right."

Mary Perryne was a bit confused.

What are these kids up to?

Playing guessing games?

Edward Thompson continued, "Mom, I have a shoot to oversee tomorrow. Second brother has an art exhibition. We really don’t have the time."

Samuel Thompson nodded, "It’s not that we don’t want to accompany you."

Mary Perryne narrowed her eyes, sensing that something was amiss.

However, Mary Perryne didn’t dwell on it.

In fact, she had never considered having Jean Beckman as her daughter-in-law.

After all, she had watched the girl grow up.

Mary Perryne understood Jean Beckman quite well.

Jean Beckman had always been hot-tempered, obstinate, and liked to give her parents the silent treatment. During her rebellious teenage years, she even threatened to jump off a building to coerce her parents.

Such a girl was not a good candidate for a daughter-in-law.

The next day, Mary Perryne looked at Mandel Thompson, "Brandon, are you free tonight? Will you accompany me to Uncle Summer’s house?"

Mandel Thompson frowned subtly, "To the Summer family’s house?"

"Yes," Mary Perryne nodded, "Jean is back, and your Uncle Summer is holding a welcome party for her."

After she spoke, Mary Perryne added, "If you’re busy, I’ll go by myself."

It seemed somewhat inappropriate for his mother to go to such an event alone.

After thinking it over, Mandel Thompson said, "Okay, I’ll accompany you."

Mandel Thompson had initially planned to have dinner with Isla Astir tonight, but now that he couldn’t keep the date, he had to send her a message.

And to make things clearer, Mandel Thompson also called Isla Astir.

"Miss Astir, I’m sorry, but tonight I have to accompany my mom to a social event, so I’ll have to break our date."

Breaking a date so soon into a relationship made Mandel Thompson feel a bit guilty.

"No problem," Isla Astir followed up, "Let’s reschedule for tomorrow night."

"Sure," Mandel Thompson continued, "Miss Astir, aren’t you going to ask where I’m going, who I’ll see?"

Isn’t that what people in a relationship do?

But Isla Astir didn’t ask a single question.

"Aren’t you going to a social gathering?" Isla Astir asked back.

Mandel Thompson chuckled, "I am going to a social event, but it’s at the Summer family’s house. Uncle Summer is throwing a welcome party to celebrate his daughter’s return home. The belle of the ball is Jean Beckman."

The current Isla Astir was far from unfamiliar with Jean Beckman.

Mandel Thompson had, after all, recently opened up to her about it.

"So what?" Isla Astir followed up.

Mandel Thompson said, "I’m telling you this because I don’t want you to misunderstand anything. I’m just going along with my mom for appearances. Please rest assured, Miss Astir, my heart only belongs to you, forever and always."

Some men don’t get it until they do.

And once they do, the romantic words pour out endlessly.

Clearly, Mandel Thompson was that kind of man.

Isla Astir laughed softly, "Okay, I got it."

Mandel Thompson also smiled, "I say all this to you, and you’re not going to respond in any way, Miss Astir?"