Chapter 173

Chapter 173

The car’s horn honked twice, and the lights came on.

Jeff sat back into the car, casually rolling down the window.

“Also, Mr. Pennyfeather no longer has to call Holden. Holden’s unwell, and if anything goes sideways,

the Pennyfeather family would be held responsible.”

If it was all about emphasizing status just now, then it’s already a warning, warning for the

Pennyfeathers not to meddle too much.

Neil was so pissed off that he didn’t know how to react. His fingers started trembling.

On the other hand, Tricia rushed forth, her face flushed with excitement.

“Mr. Raymond.”

She peered through the glass window, her face full of infatuation.

Despite lan’s clear disdain for them, Tricia seemed oblivious to his attitude. She just hoped that lan

would pay attention to her.

She believed that if she showed off her charm in front of him more, lan would eventually fall for her,

“Mr. Raymond, please don’t be upset. We didn’t consider things thoroughly this time.”

Her voice was gentle, her cheeks a bit rosy.

Her body was naturally frail, and her current demeanor made people want to take care of her.

lan frowned. Although she was a Pennyfeather, she clearly didn’t care about their family’s dignity.

Neil, who was standing nearby, wasn’t a fool. He thought his daughter was being overly enthusiastic

about lan.

Tricia’s behavior was hugely embarrassing for him. She had no idea how to behave in such a situation.

Neil was fuming and he was so angry he couldn’t speak.

Tricia wanted to say more, but she felt someone tugging at her sleeve.

She turned to see Cristina.

Cristina shook her head slightly, signaling to Tricia that if she continued, she’d only annoy Neil more

and she should stop talking

to lan.

Reluctantly, Tricia closed her mouth, but she couldn’t take her eyes off the car.

lan didn’t bother looking at her. He simply told Jeff, “Let’s hit the road.”

Jeff nodded and stepped on the gas.

The car slowly pulled away, leaving the Pennyfeathers standing still in their tracks.

The first to break the silence was Cristina..

“Honey, if it weren’t for Maja Pennyfeather, we wouldn’t be in this awkward position. Remember what

Selena Casson said last time? Now, with lan’s attitude, it seems that only Holden in the Raymond

family likes Maja.”

As Cristina spoke, her eyes never left her daughter.

Tricia’s cheeks were flushed with excitement, aware that her intentions were now known.,

But that’s okay, her Mom would help her.

“Honey, we need to come up with a plan. lan has someone he likes. He was quite close to that person

from the Shepard family. She looks a lot like Tricia. If lan doesn’t like Maja, should we let Tricia give it a

shot?”

The purpose of her words was clear to create an opportunity for Tricia.

Neil was utterly shocked, seemingly unable to believe what Cristina had just proposed.

What was Cristina implying? Maja wasn’t even divorced yet, and she was creating an opportunity for

lan to cheat?!

“What are you blabbering about?!”

Neil was already angry, and now he felt a pain in his chest.

“As long as Maja’s not divorced, she and lan are a couple! If you understand what I’m saying, don’t do

anything stupid.”

With that, he stormed off into the mansion.

Outside, Cristina glanced at her daughter.

Tricia clearly didn’t take Neil’s words to heart and instead, she spoke with a hint of grievance.

“Mom, I’ve liked Mr. Raymond for many years now. I believe my sincerity can win him over. He doesn’t

seem to like Carlene Shepard, otherwise, why haven’t they gotten back together after all these years? I

think he just hasn’t met the one he truly likes. I want to give it a try.”

Since Maja couldn’t be his partner, then she shouldn’t occupy that position.

Cristina had always planned for her daughter to marry lan, but because Maja had saved Holden, and

Tricia’s health was poor, she never took action.

But now, since her daughter wanted this position, Maja should step aside. It was what she owed Tricia.

“Tricia, be patient. I will help you figure something out.”

A glint flashed in Tricia’s eyes, her cheeks flushing even more. It was as if she was about to be with

lan.

Meanwhile, in the car afar, lan was looking at a picture Ryan Elston had–sent him on his phone.

He was familiar with the composition and immediately recognized it as the one she had taken. He not

only photographed it but also drew it.

[I’ve been meaning to ask, why does Penny send you soup and secretly draw you? Does her husband

know about this?]

A woman being this enthusiastic about a man had never a good intention.