Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Chapter 17 Mismatch

At that moment, disdain washed over Alexander. Despite how he felt, he raised his

brows and smiled before answering, “He’s the general manager at the headquarters.”

He was utterly displeased when he said that. “Julian only became the general manager

of the headquarters. because Grandpa thinks he’s the rightful heir. It’s okay, though.

Nothing is certain yet. We’ll see who’s the one ending up at the top in due time.

Although Grandpa is supporting Julian, he’s getting old now. I bet he doesn’t have much

time left on earth. On the other hand, not only do I have Dad’s support, but I also have a

lot of supporters in the Parks family. Judging by the current situation, Julian made a

grave mistake when he married a country bumpkin like Annalise impulsively, just to

regain his pride,” he thought.

At the same time, Abigail was thinking to herself, “Still, Julian is much more incredible.”

Despite her thoughts, she smiled and said in awe, “Alexander, you’re so impressive!”

“Do you really think so?” Alexander blinked his alluring eyes and smiled at Abigail.

“Of course!” Abigail answered in a sincere manner.

“Abigail, I’ve actually fallen for you ever since the first time I met you. Will you marry

me?” Alexander gazed at her affectionately.

The sudden confession of love made Abigail overjoyed. Her lips curled up

subconsciously.

“Did the third son of the Parks family of Jadeborough just propose to me? He’s the

manager of a branch office in Parks Group! Indeed, he’s so much better than

Benjamin,” Abigail pondered.

However, if she were to take her pick, she was more interested in marrying Julian.

“Although Alexander is handsome and capable, he’s still no match for Julian. Julian’s

charm and elegance are to die for! Plus, his cool and indifferent demeanor makes me

just want to conquer him and make him fall for me. Also, Julian had chosen to be with a girl like Annalise. How can I possibly let Annalise marry someone greater than the man

I’m marrying? Hence, by hook or by crook, I have to snatch Julian away from her.

However, I can’t afford to reject Alexander now because he can serve as a backup, and frankly, he’s a superb backup option. Just in case I can’t be with Julian in the end, I can

always marry Alexander because, after all, he’s into me,” she thought.

With those thoughts in her mind, she acted surprised and glanced at Alexander

affectionately. “Me? Is that okay? But you’re from the Parks family. Unlike you, I’m a

nobody.”

“Abigail, you’re an amazing woman. You’re so amazing that I’d push myself even harder

in the future because otherwise, I might think that I’m not good enough for you,” replied

Alexander.

Abigail bit her lower lip and uttered shyly, “I’m not as amazing as you think I am, am I?”

“You are!”

“You’re so kind, Alexander. How about this? Come and have dinner at my house

tomorrow so that you can tell my parents about it,” suggested Abigail.

“Are you saying that you’ve agreed?” Alexander was shocked.

Still behaving shyly, Abigail suggested, “Yes. Since this is a matter of importance,

perhaps you should bring Old Mr. Parks along with you. Oh, wait. Old Mr. Parks has

already gone back to Jadeborough, hasn’t he? How about you get your brother to come

over instead?”

“Okay!” Alexander agreed.

Right then, Abigail’s eyes sparkled with delight when she achieved her goal.

The next day, Alexander asked Julian to accompany him for dinner at the Barton

residence.

Julian agreed without hesitation and said, “Sure.” He thought, “That’ll work! I’ll invite

Annalise to a movie after dinner. Also, I can tell her that I’ve already gone through all the materials, and she can now regain the shares her mother left for her. After that,

she’ll become the chairman of Moonlight Group straight away.”

Alexander didn’t expect that Julian would agree to it. He flashed a half-smile and asked,

“Why did you agree so willingly?”

“That doesn’t concern you. It’s just that there’s someone I’d like to see in the Barton

family!”

In response, Alexander just slightly raised his brows without getting mad.

That night, the brothers didn’t set out together.

Julian only headed toward the Barton residence at around five in the evening.

As for Alexander, he left at three in the afternoon. Before he set out for the Barton

residence, he went to the airport to fetch someone first.

Tony Parks, their father, had arrived that day.

Since Julian wasn’t close with Tony, he never bothered about Tony’s whereabouts. At

the same time, Tony never contacted Julian too.

At six in the evening, Julian saw Tony and Kent talking about the marriage between

both families the moment he set foot in the living room of the Barton residence.

When Julian arrived, he heard Tony saying, “My dad has told me about the marriages

between our families, and I’m very glad about it. Although I have no objections

regarding the marriage between Alexander and Abigail, I don’t approve of the marriage

between Annalise and Julian.”

“Is your approval relevant?” Julian’s expression was grim. “Since when did he have a say in my personal matters? He has never cared about me ever since I turned seven.

Grandpa was the one who raised me. What makes him think he has the right to meddle

with my life now?” he wondered.

“I’m your father!” Tony thundered and thought, “What a bastard! Not only does he

disrespect me at home, but he’s also disrespecting me in front of others.”

“I don’t have a father!” Julian retorted coldly.

“Y-You…”

Right then, Kent stepped in and urged, “Julian, mind your attitude when you speak to an

elder. Stop talking, okay?”

Julian kept his mouth shut after that. He then ignored Tony and sat on the couch quietly

as he waited for Annalise to come downstairs.

Tony was still infuriated. While sitting on the couch, his chest was heaving with anger.

Soon after that, a series of footsteps were heard coming from the stairs. When Tony

turned toward the sound, he saw a woman walking down the stairs.

Annalise had already heard them talking when she was still upstairs. Right then, she

knew Julian’s father had arrived.

Although she didn’t know Tony’s personality, she went down prepared.

Before she went down the stairs, she’d already put on some makeup, curled her hair,

and put on a white skirt.

Tony was amazed when he saw how pretty Annalise looked.

However, his expression darkened when he remembered that Annalise had grown up in

a village. “She’d never been to school, and she doesn’t even understand the words

written in menus!” he exclaimed inwardly. He then asserted his dominance by putting on

a straight face and saying, “You’re Annalise, aren’t you? Did you register your marriage

with Julian?”

“Hello. Yes, I have!” Annalise showed no signs of haughtiness or humility in her attitude.

Since she didn’t know what Julian’s relationship with his father was like, she wouldn’t

address Tony as “Dad” if Julian didn’t tell her to do so. “After all, we’re just putting on a

show, and Julian’s the one in charge. I’ll just do whatever he says,” she thought.

“Do you think you’re good enough for him? You should take a look at yourself in the

mirror! You’re just an illiterate country bumpkin, and you wish to climb up the social

ladder?” Tony’s words were incredibly blunt and straightforward.

Annalise instinctively furrowed her brows and wondered, “Is this how rich families in

Jadeborough behave? So what if I grew up in the countryside? I don’t owe him

anything!”

She then formed a comeback in her head and wanted to retaliate.

Julian suddenly chimed in, “Who are you to say if she’s good enough for me or not?

Instead of asking her to look in the mirror, you should learn to know your place. Also,

you don’t have to worry if she’s illiterate. All I want in a wife is kindness. What’s the point

in having a heartless wife who knows how to read? I think a kind, illiterate wife is at

least a hundred times better.”