Rejected Heiress, Reigning Queen novel Chapter 202

The Jennings Medicated Elixir business didn't matter to Emma financially. She didn't need the sales to secure her position.

But if doing it would piss off the Lockwoods, she was more than happy to do it.

Carter was one hundred percent on board with the partnership. He was eager to deepen his connection with Emma however he could.

Before heading to Alfred's house, Emma called Sebastian.

Hearing that Emma was interested in the medicinal oil business, he immediately rushed to the capital.

"Alfred, we're back. Carter came to see you too."

Emma spoke cheerfully. Jeff immediately handed the purchased gifts to the butler.

Alfred cast a lukewarm glance, not giving Carter the warmest reception, but keeping it polite.

"I won't stop you from moving back, but remember this: if the Harringtons ever dare to mistreat you, don't let them get away with it. You didn't marry into their family to suffer."

Alfred looked at Emma with affection, then shot a slightly warning look at Carter.

"Don't worry, I will protect Emma."

Carter stated his stance. Alfred scoffed. "If I didn't think you were half-decent, I never would have let Emma marry into the Harringtons."

Carter was known for keeping a clean reputation. Since he was a childhood friend of Alfred's grandson, the old man knew his character.

Hearing this actually made Carter quite happy. It was a good thing his public image was solid.

The whole room was enjoying dinner when Alfred's third son and his wife, Valerie, returned.

"Emma's here too. What a coincidence."

Valerie spoke with a pointed edge. Before her husband could add anything, Alfred intervened.

"I know you're from the Ryder family, and you're upset that Emma intervened in their mess."

Emma looked over. So Valerie was a Ryder?

"Dad, Emma left Sienna rotting in a holding cell for days. Was whatever happened really worth going that far?"

Emma chuckled and corrected herself. "Alright. Since Ms. Ryder claims I'm lawless, I have to ask: what kind of high-society heiress acts like a street thug, bringing a gang to block roads and pick fights?"

Valerie was instantly left speechless. Emma continued, "Furthermore, I don't know how the people in your 'circle' handle things, but in my world, we don't just swallow insults."

"You!"

"Well said." Alfred spoke up, cutting off Valerie's tirade.

The old man looked at Emma with absolute approval, then shot a dissatisfied glare at his son.

"If Emma wants to leverage our family's influence, I'm perfectly happy to let her. You're a grown man, and you have the nerve to meddle in the younger generation's disputes? Go home and reflect on your behavior."

Alfred defended Emma. The couple had barely sat down before they were kicked out of the house.

Walking outside, Valerie was still fuming.

"What is Dad trying to do? He went to stay at the Harringtons' just for Emma, and now he wants to drag our nephew into it by having him take on second-hand baggage? Does Dad plan on giving his entire fortune to Emma?"