Chapter 316

Keegan replied coolly, “Something came up in the company at the last minute, so we were delayed for a while.”

Dahlia glanced at him. “When Jackson arrived, he told me you left the office a long time ago.” “He doesn’t even work on the same floor as me, so how would he know when I left?”

Dahlia was speechless. She looked at the two with slight annoyance and said in a displeased tone, “Come in. You two are the only ones left.”

When the two entered, the living room was already filled with people.

It was actually Cordelia’s 79th birthday this year. However, Rivera had a custom where one’s ninth birthday was celebrated instead of their tenth. That was why Cordelia celebrated her 80th birthday when she was only 79.

The Kane family attached great importance to the matter. Aside from Keegan’s aunt’s family, who was abroad and could not make it back in time, every young person in the family was present.

Cordelia sat in the middle. Dahlia and Aurora sat on her left, while Chandler and Cyrene sat on her right. Meanwhile, Jackson sat on the couch across from Cordelia’s seat. He was telling her interesting stories about his visit to the company’s western branch.

“You’re too mischievous. You actually thought of putting pepper in the water?”

“Well, I felt defiant at the time. Who was a mere supervisor like him to tell me what to do? That’s why I wanted to teach him a lesson. But, in the end, he couldn’t bring himself to pour the water even though he gave me the punishment of cleaning the toilet for another week.”

Jackson sighed and continued, “After that, I was finally convinced. We’re both humans, so why can he endure hardships but not me? No matter what happens, I can’t bring shame to the Kane family.”

Cordelia said, “It’s good that you think that way.”

Cyrene smiled.

“Jackson really grew up this time. At first, he called us every day, saying that he wanted to come home.

Then, he slowly got used to it and no longer said he wanted to come home when he called. Every day, he’d tell me about the things he had seen and learned. When he came home, his colleagues there were reluctant for him to leave and gave him a few boxes of their local specialties. He sent them to you as soon as he returned. For the past few months, he’s gotten stronger and tanner. Most importantly, he’s more sensible.”

Chandler waited for Cyrene to finish before he said, “Alright. He’s in his twenties now; it’s time he grew up.”

“Chandler, let Jackson join and learn from the recent project we have with the university.” Cordelia’s words had kind of temporarily determined Jackson’s position in the company, so Cyrene’s expression immediately softened.

“Did you hear what your grandmother said? Watch and learn from the project, and don’t let your her down,” she said.

Jackson smiled. “Alright, mom.’

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Cyrene glanced at Dahlia before her gaze fell on the couple. Suddenly, she said, “Stella, a while ago, I heard you threw up at the exhibition. I was busy at the time and didn’t manage to ask you. Do you have any good news?”

Stella was at a loss for words.

‘Aunt Cyrene really loves bringing up things she shouldn’t,’ she thought.

She did not dare to look at Cordelia’s expression.

Keegan gripped her hand tightly and said in a cool voice, “She just had an upset stomach. How could we not tell you if we had good news, Aunt Cyrene?”

Cyrene’s eyes darted between the two before she suddenly laughed. “I see the two have quite a good relationship, Dahlia. It’s just a matter of time before you get grandchildren, so there’s no need for you to worry.”

Dahlia pursed her lips and smiled coolly. “I’m not worried. The two of them are still young, so it’s alright to wait a few years. You should worry about Jackson instead. I heard his blind date with Mr. Callahan’s daughter fell through. Mrs. Callahan was quite unhappy when she brought up the matter. The Callahan family’s daughter had outstanding beauty and academic qualifications. Jackson shouldn’t always set his standards too high and evaluate his own conditions. This is something you must advise him on.”

Cyrene was enraged at Dahlia’s words.

While both of them were children of the Kane family, Keegan graduated from a renowned college, had great achievements at a young age, and was also ruthless and invincible in the business world. On the other hand, Jackson was not even half as outstanding as Keegan. He did not even pass his college entrance exam, so they paid money under the table to get him into Calton University. After that, he got a Master’s degree from some random university. Cyrene bragged about her son to everyone, so Dahlia’s words uncovered her humiliating secrets, instantly causing her to feel embarrassed and furious.

Just as Cyrene was about to throw a fit, she saw Stella. Then, her fury was instantly suppressed. She smiled.

Stella had a bad feeling.

As expected, she heard Cyrene say the very next moment, “While Jackson isn’t as outstanding as Keegan, we still shouldn’t set the standards too low, right? There is still a need to have a threshold.

Otherwise, I’d be really troubled if he married some Tom, Dick, and Harry. Isn’t that right, Dahlia?”