Jennie was an expert at reading facial expressions and detecting the changes in one's tone. From Sean's tone, she could tell he disliked Sabrina very much.
"Seany, let’s not talk about her..." Jennie buried her face in her hands and wiped at her tears.
The tears of a beautiful woman could easily shake a once all-powerful man's heart.
"Jen, tell me if Sabrina Scott bullied you. I will avenge you. To be frank, she's my daughter-in-law!" Sean told Jennie honestly.
"I know, Seany." Jennie sniffed. "Before I returned, I knew Sabrina was your daughter-in-law. My daughter's daughter is even attending the same kindergarten as your granddaughter. My daughter took into account the fact that my granddaughter is very close to your granddaughter, and my daughter also knows your daughter-in-law, so she..."
Sean asked, "What happened?”
"My daughter had a hard time looking for her job. She’s in the finance industry. Finally, she was in charge of a financing project and wanted to give your son a look at it, but... She never expected that your daughter-in-law, Sabrina would beat her up and humiliate her, then chase her out of the building. She usually looks quite friendly..."
As she spoke, she studied Sean’s expression. His face turned dark with fury. "This woman is growing more and more arrogant! She herself has a lover and he often harasses us. And now she even dared to beat up Sebastian's client! What in the world is she doing!”
"Seany... Don't, don't get angry.” Deep down, Jennie was delighted, but on the surface, she remained calm and collected.
Sean:"..."
He suddenly realized he had exposed too much. Family matters should stay within the family walls; even though he had met an old friend, he should not have spilled his daughter-in-law’s dirty secrets to her.
Jennie immediately agreed. "That’s true, I've heard for a long time that the current South City is a shadow of the city it was in the past. Now, it’s an international metropolis. All over the world, there are not many cities which are as well-developed as South City. And here in South City, your Ford Group is the richest of them all."
Sean felt as if he was walking on clouds. Even though more than ten years had passed since he retired from his position, the compliments still tickled his heart. His tone turned even more friendly. "Jennie, it’s good that you're back. Here in South City, the Shaw family and I will support you. Don't worry, no one will dare to bully you and your daughter again. If you need anything, money, just tell me."
At that moment, Sean had obviously forgotten that he and his wife, Rose, and the entire Ford family survived on Sebastian's graces. The only reason Sebastian did not freeze Sean's account was because of the fact that he was his father. Sean, who was giddy with praise, promised Jennie hastily.
"As for the fact that my daughter-in-law bullied you and your daughter, I’ll take this up with Sebastian!" Sean bragged in front of Jennie. His heart was slightly moved by Jennie.
30 years ago, when the old man was in his 30s, numerous women lay in his bed. But back, Rose was a fierce and stern lady, controlling her husband expertly. That was why, besides his mistress, Grace Summer from Star Island, he had other women; it was just that no evil traces of them were left behind.
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