"Yes, yes, indeed, Myrna was out of line. She just got home and I gave her a good scolding. She knows she messed up now—causing all that ruckus at the McMillian Corporation, disturbing all the security officers, and wrecking Romeo’s office."
Jennifer dismissively stated, "Well, that’s not the issue. What bothers me is how Myrna kept accusing my daughter-in-law of being a thief, tarnishing her with allegations of theft. What would the Collins family think?
They are wealthy and influential. Would they need to resort to theft?"
"Yes, yes, it’s all Myrna’s nonsense. I’m here to apologize. That girl’s been spoiled since she was little."
Adrian was about to express his apology, but Jennifer cut him off with her leisurely voice.
"We, the McMillian family, don’t need your apologies. I heard from others that when Myrna was apologizing to my daughter-in-law, she glared at her, as if warning her. My daughter-in-law is innocent. She’s never been through anything like this. Look at the mess that has been caused now."
"That damned girl. I’ll discipline her later and bring Myrna to the Collins family to apologize to Ms. Collins."
Adrian hadn’t expected his daughter to be so reckless and foolish, nearly ruining the relationship between the two families. He quickly tried to make amends.
"Adrian, you know how much the Collins family spoils their daughter. If you show up with Myrna, and Kenneth and Louisa find out that someone has been bullying their darling daughter behind their backs... You know the consequences as well as I do."
"Yes, yes, this was all Myrna’s fault. I feel guilty too. How about this—Is Ms. Collins still at McMillian Corporation? I’ll bring Myrna over this afternoon to apologize to Ms. Collins in person."
"No need. My daughter-in-law is still shocked," Jennifer said, her voice casual. "I’m going to comfort her now. Goodbye."
After hanging up, Jennifer broke into a smile, confident and triumphant.
"Let them stew in their panic for a few days, then we’ll deal with them properly. Rose, eat, darling. The food’s getting cold. Why don’t you try the cafeteria’s food?"
The tone she used when talking to Adrian was vastly different from how she addressed Rosemary.
Rosemary, witnessing Jennifer’s swift change in demeanor, couldn’t help but laugh. She took a bite and said, "It’s delicious. You should eat too."
"Being able to share a meal with my darling daughter-in-law makes me so happy!" Jennifer kept loading Rosemary’s plate with food. "I really made the right choice coming here today."
Rosemary also served her some food, leaving Jennifer touched.
"My darling Rose is really considerate and thoughtful—unlike having a son who’s as wooden as a log."
"Who brought you your utensils just now?"
"What? I’ve raised you with so much effort, and you’re complaining about bringing me utensils?"
Romeo turned to his beloved wife, seemingly seeking her help.
Rosemary laughed, "Jennifer is right. She raised you with so much effort, getting her utensils is the least you could do."
Jennifer grinned triumphantly, as if she’d just been backed up, and her spirits lifted.
"Whatever Rose says, goes." Romeo couldn’t argue back. "You’re always right."
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