Chapter 865: Chapter 446: Extra Story: Can Trust Still Be Established? (3_2)

Mrs. Geoffrey sighed softly, "Actually, I thought about it all night last night, and finally decided to tell you this. But this morning, Charles Douglas called me again."

Christine Quinn frowned in displeasure, "What on earth does he want to do?"

"He said the same old lines about Oversky needing to take responsibility. I feel Charles Douglas won’t let us resolve this matter so easily."

"In that case, it seems we still need to meet Jennifer Douglas..."

"If you don’t want to see her, then I’ll go. Jennifer Douglas doesn’t dare do anything to me as an elder. Perhaps I can still persuade her to stop her father’s actions."

Christine Quinn said firmly, "No, I want to go. No matter what tricks she uses, I want her to give up. And as for Charles Douglas, it seems only Jennifer can persuade him."

"Alright, I’ll call Jennifer Douglas now. We’ll meet her and come back quickly, so Oversky and Howard Geoffrey won’t suspect anything."

"Yes."

Since Jennifer Douglas was also in downtown New York City, it only took half an hour for Christine Quinn and Mrs. Geoffrey to meet her.

Jennifer Douglas didn’t know Mrs. Geoffrey was coming with Christine Quinn, so when she saw Christine, her expression stiffened.

However, in front of Mrs. Geoffrey, Jennifer Douglas remained dignified and polite, "Mrs. Geoffrey." She bowed slightly.

Mrs. Geoffrey wasn’t friendly towards Jennifer Douglas and said directly, "You don’t need to be close to me, just call me old Mrs. Geoffrey!"

Jennifer Douglas turned pale at Mrs. Geoffrey’s words.

Mrs. Geoffrey said, "Sit down!"

Jennifer Douglas then sat across from Mrs. Geoffrey and Christine Quinn.

"Miss Douglas, there’s something I need to ask you clearly..." Mrs. Geoffrey didn’t waste time, getting straight to the point.

Jennifer Douglas replied respectfully, "Please speak, old Mrs. Geoffrey."

"Your father has been frequently calling our home these past few days, harassing us. Is this something you’ve been orchestrating behind the scenes?"

Jennifer Douglas was evidently shocked to hear this. Her mouth slightly open, she took a while to close it and speak, "Did you say my father called the Geoffrey household?"

Mrs. Geoffrey nodded, "Your father keeps saying Oversky should take responsibility for your happiness. I don’t understand why. You’re not a couple with Oversky, nor engaged, especially since Oversky has long been married. What does your father want Oversky to take responsibility for?"

Christine Quinn silently sat beside Mrs. Geoffrey, closely observing the subtle expressions on Jennifer Douglas’s face.

Jennifer Douglas stood up, apologizing, "I’m really sorry, old Mrs. Geoffrey. I didn’t know my father was calling to harass the Geoffrey family... I will go back now and tell my father. I promise he won’t harass the Geoffrey family again."

As Jennifer Douglas spoke, she was about to leave, but as she took a step, Mrs. Geoffrey called her back, "What you want to say can wait until you get back to talk to your father. I have something to ask you now."

Jennifer Douglas put down her bag, still poised and dignified, with respect and courtesy, "Alright, Auntie Geoffrey."

Mrs. Geoffrey turned her head to look at Christine Quinn, kindly saying, "Christine, didn’t you say you had questions you wanted to ask her alone? I’ll go to the restroom, you can talk to her."

"Thank you, Mom."

Mrs. Geoffrey smiled warmly, gracefully walking into the restroom.

Once Mrs. Geoffrey left, Christine Quinn spoke up, "Jennifer Douglas, your tactics are quite crafty... Playing hard to get, retreating to advance, all very clever moves!"

Jennifer Douglas looked calmly at Christine Quinn, saying blandly, "Miss Quinn, I don’t understand what you’re saying. But regarding my father harassing the Geoffrey family, I was indeed unaware. I’m not a person with much principle, but at least I’m someone who sticks to their word."

"Whether Miss Douglas can be someone who sticks to her word cannot be concluded yet, especially since from the day you told me you wouldn’t interfere with my relationship with Oversky until today, it seems like you haven’t truly kept that promise even for a single day."

"I don’t need to prove my character to you. I just do what I want to do. Whether you believe it or not, when I saw Oversky finding you in Y City, I had already chosen to step back. I do care about Oversky, but I have no intention to break you and Oversky apart."

"Then let me ask you a question, and please answer me honestly." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Go ahead."

Christine Quinn fixed her gaze on Jennifer Douglas and asked slowly, "What does it mean for you to be pregnant behind Oversky’s back?"

At this moment, Jennifer Douglas’s eyes widened in shock, "How... how do you know?"

"Of course, it was kindly informed by your father."

Jennifer Douglas mumbled in frustration, "This father of mine..."

"Go ahead, I’m listening. I hope you can tell me the truth this time."

Jennifer Douglas replied irritably to Christine Quinn, "I already told you last time, there’s nothing between me and Oversky, and I’m definitely not secretly pregnant by him. My father just feels I’ve been wronged over Oversky, so he wants to force Oversky to marry me..."

"Is that so?" Christine Quinn questioned, "But when your father took you to Y City to find Oversky, it seemed like he wanted to settle scores with him... And you’re still unwilling to tell me the truth?"

"Miss Quinn, if you doubt something between Oversky and me, why don’t you confront Oversky about it instead of questioning me?"

"Oversky has already given me an answer. If it weren’t for your father’s repeated harassing calls, I wouldn’t have met you today! I need you to tell me, what exactly do you want Oversky to be responsible for? If there’s an issue, just say it outright, and if there isn’t, please don’t harass my mother-in-law again, and stop these behind-the-scenes maneuvers!!"

Jennifer Douglas laughed aloud, her laughter filled with helplessness, "Miss Quinn, I didn’t expect you to be such a narrow-minded person. I’m starting to doubt Oversky’s judgment... If I had any intentions to break you and Oversky apart, why would I stop my father from confronting Oversky repeatedly?"

"Who knows if this isn’t just an act between you and your father!!"

"Christine Quinn!!" Jennifer Douglas finally erupted, standing up, "I’m making it clear to you here! I chose to step back because I love Oversky, but that doesn’t mean I have to endure your questioning here, so don’t talk to me with such an aggressive tone. You can believe me or not, but I’ve said all there is to say!!"

Christine Quinn was about to speak when a stern voice suddenly interrupted, "Miss Douglas, your temper is quite bad. Christine is just asking you a few questions, and you act all high and mighty. Do you now have the right to destroy other people’s families?"

It was Mrs. Geoffrey speaking, and after coming out from the restroom and hearing the conversation between Christine Quinn and Jennifer Douglas, she couldn’t hold back and stood in front of Jennifer Douglas, full of disdain and contempt.