His Precious Love novel Chapter 270

Chapter 270 Distortion Of Truth
Rayna tried asking Emma to leave in an indirect manner. “Mrs. Xavier, if there’s nothing else, do you mind letting us continue to have our meal? The mushroom soup doesn’t taste good when it’s cold.”
“Marry my son.”
“Hm?” Rayna’s expression froze as she asked her in disbelief, “What did you say?”
Emma glanced at her contemptuously and said, “Despite your lowly background, I can still accept you. You’ll benefit from marrying my son and I convince myself to become your mother-in-law.”
Rayna was astounded.
After joining the Hatchair Group and eventually returning to Faymon Group, she significantly widened her connections and interacted with many elites of the society, including some haughty rich women. Still, she had never seen someone like Emma.
Oh my… Does she think it is everyone’s most earnest desire to marry into the Xavier family?
“I don’t think that’s necessary because I’m not good enough for the Xavier family.” Rayna kept a smile on her face. If it weren’t for Curtis and Theodore’s relationship, she would’ve given Emma the attitude and left.
Emma didn’t anticipate Rayna would refuse her. Her face turned a few shades darker in response.
She uttered more assertively, “Ms. Garland, I suggest you think this through. You won’t have to contribute the dowry if you marry into my family. I will even sponsor you to establish your own company.”
Rayna continued to smile. “Thank you, Mrs. Xavier, but that’s not needed.”
“You may raise your conditions,” Emma chimed in. She had to satisfy Rayna to the best of her ability. I’d rather Rayna become a part of our family than that mistress’ daughter!
“I don’t have any conditions. I have things to do, so I’ll be going now.”
Sensing Emma’s determination to pester her and reluctance to leave, Rayna held Carl’s hand and decided to move elsewhere. However, before they could take a few steps ahead, Emma halted them again.
Persistent and forceful, Emma even stopped trying to negotiate with Rayna. “You must marry my son!”
Rayna was rendered speechless.
“I photocopied the agreement you made with my son. Even if you disagree, everyone will think you and my son are getting married once I expose the agreement to the public.”
Rayna was at the limit of her patience. “Ms. Xavier, don’t you find yourself revolting? You went through your son’s belongings without permission and are using them to threaten me.”
“He’s my son, so I have the right to look through his belongings.” Emma did not think she had done anything wrong. “Have the wedding with my son next month. I’ll help you contact the designers for your wedding dress and the ring.”
“Thanks but no thanks.”
Emma fixated her piercing gaze on Rayna. “I know you fancy Faymon Group’s Mr. Faymon. How do you figure he will react when he knows about the agreement’s content?”
Rayna’s face turned grim instantaneously. “You’d better don’t cross the line!”
“There will be room for discussion as long as you marry my son. I don’t mind if you two only stay together for a month after registering for the marriage certificate. I’ll even compensate you for your effort.”
“I suppose you’re afraid of Ms. Sanders?” Rayna was well aware of Emma’s scheme after being badgered by the latter for so long. “You’re afraid she would rekindle a relationship with your son, so you came looking for me.”
Emma admitted readily. “That’s right. I indeed dislike that mistress’ daughter. Even if she acquires Sanders Group, her background is still tainted. She’s not worthy of my son.”
“Anyone who becomes your daughter-in-law in the future will be so unfortunate.”
Emma bellowed, “Rayna, mind your manners! I’ve been kind enough to put up with your ill behavior for so long. Do you think you’re the only viable candidate for my son?”
Rayna sneered. “I am friends with Ms. Sanders and am not interested in doing something as despicable as that. Do what you want with the agreement. I’m not bothered!”
She was planning on informing Curtis about that matter anyway.
Holding Carl’s hand, she strode off. However, Emma immediately clung to her again. This time, Carl couldn’t stand idly by anymore. He swatted Emma’s hand away and uttered sternly in his childish voice, “Hey, you’re so self-righteous, wanting everyone to do as you say. It’s such a tragedy to be your son.”
“How dare you speak to me like that!” Emma glared at Carl. The boy was still young, but he appeared exceptional in a suit. His face was partially hidden behind a face mask, but his imposing aura couldn’t be concealed.
Looking at his eyes, Emma felt a sense of familiarity. He seems to resemble someone.
Carl said, “You are the one acting overbearingly. I’m just reciprocating your unpleasant conduct.”
Emma’s wrath intensified as she listened to him. Taking in his familiar gaze, she was so infuriated that she lunged forward in an attempt to take off Carl’s face mask, but Rayna reacted quicker by shielding him behind her back.
Rayna piped up, “Please show some respect to others, Mrs. Xavier.”
“Why does he need to wear a face mask when he’s here?” Emma glanced at Carl, standing behind Rayna, and snorted. “Could the rumors be true? Is this your illegitimate child?”
“He’s my friend’s child.”
“I’ve seen both your friends in the newspaper, but do you have to be so secretive about the child? Besides, you are the one who keeps him company all the time. Any outsider who sees this will assume you’re his mother. If you aren’t feeling guilty, take off his face mask and let me have a look.”
“He’s not acquainted with you, so there’s really no need for that,” Rayna responded coldly. She didn’t want to dwell further on that matter with Emma and wanted to leave, but the latter was reluctant to let her go.
Noticing Rayna being bullied, Carl dashed out from behind her and forcefully pushed Emma. Emma, wearing high heels, lost her balance and fell backward into the fountain, causing water to splash everywhere.
He snarled, “Don’t you go overboard!”
The water feature was quite deep, so Rayna was worried Emma might be hurt. Hence, she had no choice but to move forward to help Emma up. The latter swatted Rayna’s hand away and scolded loudly, “Ms. Garland, is this how you treat an elderly when all I did was talk to you in a civilized manner?”
The banquet hall was right next door. Emma’s roar immediately attracted the attention of those inside the hall, prompting them to walk over and check out the commotion.
Exasperated, Carl wanted to step forward to refute her remark, but Rayna hid him behind her and said to Emma, “Get up. I’ll take you to get changed. I don’t suppose you want everyone to see your pathetic state?”
To her surprise, Emma uttered, “How dare you say that after you pushed me?”
Rayna was at a loss for words. I thought only women in their twenties or thirties were pretentious and shameless. Unexpectedly, these qualities are shared across all age groups!
She took a deep breath to suppress her burning rage, planning to apologize to Emma for now. She reckoned it would be best to avoid alarming the guests. After all, Jasmine was the host that day, so Rayna didn’t want to do anything to embarrass Jasmine.
“What’s going on?”
When Rayna was about to speak, Theodore pushed the door open and entered.
“You’re right on time, Theodore.” Emma pointed at Rayna furiously. “This young lady is too disrespectful toward the elders. I wanted to have a nice chat with her, but she pushed me into the fountain!”
At that moment, Rayna finally understood why Emma didn’t want her help to get up. She’s waiting for her son to arrive so she can pretend to be aggrieved.
“Why don’t you come out first.” Theodore walked over and helped Emma to get out of the fountain.
Emma snorted and glanced at Rayna. “Ms. Garland, I am sincere in having a discussion with you. Perhaps you should take a good look in the mirror to see how arrogant and insolent you are. You even mentioned I’m not worthy of becoming your mother-in-law.”
“Cut the act, Mrs. Xavier. Aren’t you getting tired of keeping up with the pretense?” Rayna sneered. “You are afraid Ms. Sanders and your son will become a couple again, so you forced me to marry your son. When I refused, you got mad.”
Emma’s countenance remained unchanged. “Ms. Garland, it’s not good for you to tell so many lies. My son doesn’t like her, so what do I have to fear? I know you like my son, so I intend to give you a chance.”
“I wouldn’t dare to have a mother-in-law like you!”
Emma said, “You’re spouting all versions of the story. Are you saying that I jumped into the fountain on my own?”
Rayna’s delicate facial features were arranged into a frosty expression.