"Yes, Brian. Let's proceed according to your plan whereby we get Parker Corporation's customers to our side first." There was a glint in Kelly's eyes. "My dad will be bringing Kendall along for his business meetings, and when the time comes when Dad gives her the full authority to manage the business, we will put the blame on her for losing the customers. It will make Dad disappointed in her."
"You have to be careful when you're dealing with Kendall. Do not act rashly if your plan isn't foolproof. We all know Dylan is a powerful man. Now that he has Kendall's back, Zorn Holdings had to give way to her.
Back then, Benjamin had always looked down on Kendall, but now, he had to butter her up in order to reduce the pressure on Zorn Holdings. Kelly nodded after hearing what he said. She had learned her lesson after a few failed attempts, so she would be cautious this time round.
Both of them had been chatting for a long time, and when Brian looked out of the window, it was already dusk. "Kelly, would you like to have dinner together?" he asked.
"Brian, I'll need to be home and have dinner with my parents since they were really mad at what happened today. I'll buy you a meal next time," she replied apologetically.
In fact, she was feeling nauseous because she had had too much to eat. However, she didn't want to throw up or keep going to the washroom in front of him, so she had to leave earlier so that he wouldn't find out about it.
"Alright then. Don't forget about your promise." He was a tad disappointed.
"Sure."
After she stood up with her handbag on her shoulder, he walked her out of Urban Break and opened the car door for her. It wasn't until her car was driven far away that he reluctantly pulled his gaze away. He couldn't grasp what she thought since she had been hot and cold toward him.
As Kendall entered the yard, she noticed a brand new bicycle being placed in the center of the yard, which was a particularly eye-catching position, and Amos was standing beside it with a smile on his face.
Looking at Amos' expression, she suddenly realized something and tilted her head down before asking Dylan, "Darling, is that bicycle the new car that you said you're going to buy for me? The most expensive variant of its kind?"
Hearing that, he looked up and met her gaze, "Yup. What were you thinking?"
She was speechless upon hearing that. "I thought that you'll be getting me a sports car, and I wasn't expecting to get a bicycle."
Although the bicycle was the most expensive one, it was still just a bicycle. No wonder when she asked him whether it was a fast car or not, he answered that it all depended on her driving skills. His statement was incorrect, as it all depended on her stamina and whether she could paddle it fast enough or not.
"Yes, Brian. Let's proceed according to your plan whereby we get Parker Corporation's customers to our side first." There was a glint in Kelly's eyes. "My dad will be bringing Kendall along for his business meetings, and when the time comes when Dad gives her the full authority to manage the business, we will put the blame on her for losing the customers. It will make Dad disappointed in her."
"You don't like it?"
"I guess I do. Since it's a gift from you, I'd love it even if it was only a toy car. Hahaha I like it, hahaha." She was quick to reply.
"Since you love speeding, any vehicle with a steering wheel is too dangerous for you. Riding a bicycle would be safer, and I'd feel more at ease too."
Kelly merely smiled and kept quiet after hearing what he said. If she'd known earlier, she wouldn't have sped. She blamed her luck since he managed to catch her speeding twice.
"Do you want to try riding on it?"
"I'll ride on it later on. Let's go meet your parents after I've changed my clothes, as I'll need to give them an explanation of Jackson's appearance earlier on."
Although Dylan assured her that everything would be fine with him by her side, she felt that she had to personally explain the situation to them. She shouldn't just sit back and let Dylan take care of everything, as it would affect her relationship with her mother-in-law.
After giving it some thought, he replied, "Alright. But I won't enter the house, so I'll wait for you here."
"Sure." Kelly smiled at Amos before entering the house.
After she left, Dylan's smile disappeared, and he asked Amos softly, "How was Mr. and Mrs. Coleman when they got back?"
"I heard from Tia that Mrs. Coleman looked furious when she got back, but she had calmed down after entering the house," Amos replied.
Dylan's eyes flickered as he suspected that it was all to his father's credit. His mother had hoped that he would be happy, so she didn't want to bring negative emotions back home. She didn't want Tilly to find out that Jackson had suddenly turned up at the Parker Residence.
"Tonight, Kendall and I will be having dinner with Grandma and the others."
"Alright. Young Master, did something happen?" Amos was cautious with his words.
After a brief pause, Dylan replied, "That sc*mbag had ruined everything."
Although Jackson said that he was there to look for Kelly instead of Kendall, it was just too much of a coincidence. Dylan suspected that someone had called Jackson over since the timing was coincidental. If he really was asked to go over, the person who did so would have been Kelly.
"Ronnie," Dylan called out.
He hurried over upon hearing his name being called.
"Investigate why Jackson suddenly turned up."
"Alright."
Ten minutes later, the dining table was full of food, although only a few of them were having dinner. It was the first time Kendall had a sit-down meal with Tilly and the in-laws after marrying into the family for some time.
Emily's face was glum when she noticed Kendall, but she didn't start an argument with Kendall in front of Tilly. All was good during dinner.
After dinner, Emily looked at Kendall and said. "Kendall, I think I've had too much to eat at dinner. Come accompany me for a walk since it aids digestion." She was planning to question Kendall by herself.
"Sure." Kendall agreed with a smile.
Noticing that, Fergus subtly held his wife's hand but was pushed away.
Emily then stood up and told Tilly and Mary with a smile, "Mom, Mrs. Morris, Kendall and I will be taking a walk to digest all the food that we had."
Hearing that, Tilly smiled as she looked at Kendall and said, "Sure."
With that, Emily walked out as she maintained her composure. Kendall nodded at Tilly and followed behind Emily. Alice, who initially wanted to help Kendall out, decided to stay put after seeing how calm Dylan was.
The main house in the middle of the Coleman Residence was resided by the head of the family, and it took up the largest area within the estate. It had the largest courtyard and was beautifully decorated.
Both women were quiet as they walked, but after a while, Emily paused before turning back and looking at the young lady. "Kendall, don't you have anything that you'd like to explain?"
"Mom, I wasn't the one who asked Jackson over. I had no idea that he would be there," Kendall explained.
"If he wasn't there for you, then why was he there? Kendall, upon returning to your birth parents, you had fallen madly in love with him, and because of that, you refused to marry Dylan. But after causing a big scene, you suddenly changed your mind and married Dylan. Tell me, what is your motive?"
"Mom…"
"You don't have to call me mom when Dylan isn't around. Hearing you call me that way makes my blood boil, and it makes me want to slap you." Emily despised Kendall so much she couldn't hide it.
At that, Kendall took a deep breath and replied calmly, "Mom, whether you believe my words or not, Jackson was there to look for Kelly, not me. Both of them are a couple."
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