CHAPTER 114: CHAPTER 114: ETHAN CHANGES TACTICS TO GIVE MONEY

Henry Jennings frowned, unwilling to leave, afraid the old master might say something to agitate Yvette Aston.

"Is this woman more important than your grandfather now?" the old master angrily questioned.

Henry remained silent, lowering his head for a long time. "Summers, come with Dad outside."

Summers turned to her mother, unwilling to go.

Yvette cupped Summers’ cheeks. "Go outside and wait for Mom, it’s alright, Grandpa just wants to have a little chat with Mom."

Summers nodded, leaving with worry.

The room was left with only Yvette, the old master, and the assistant, who was the first to speak. "Miss Aston, name your condition, what will it take for you to willingly give up custody of the child?"

"Summers is mine." Yvette clenched her fingers tightly. "I’ve discussed it with Henry, the child is mine. He won’t contest it, and I won’t sue him for rape."

Yvette took a deep breath, looking up at Old Master Jennings. This wasn’t her fault, nor was there any shame in it.

Summers’ existence was an accident, but it was not what she willingly chose back then.

The old master’s expression darkened instantly. "Ha, Miss Aston, you have quite the tactics."

Yvette bit her lip, her voice hoarse. "I have nothing much to lose, nor do I want anything from the Jennings Family. If you’re worried, I can sign an agreement that Summers has nothing to do with the Jennings Family."

The old master squinted his eyes. "You should be aware that if I sue for custody of Summers, your chances of winning aren’t great."

"Old Master, Henry has a marital arrangement with the Bell Family; he will marry and have children of his own. Summers’ existence would be detrimental to the union between the Bell Family and the Jennings Family. Rather than impacting your cooperation, it would be better to conceal Summers’ identity. He is my son and doesn’t belong to the Jennings Family," Yvette negotiated with the old master. "Moreover, I now have a stable job and income source. As the child’s mother, I don’t believe you would necessarily win."

"Unfortunately, you’ve been in prison," the old master said, pressing Yvette to her lowest point.

Her time in prison was a stain she could never erase in this lifetime.

She was a burden to Summers her whole life.

What kind of good child can a mother who’s been in prison raise?

"Summers is under my brother’s name." Yvette looked up at Old Master Jennings. "I don’t think making a big fuss and suing me will have any positive impact on Henry or Apex."

Old Master Jennings gave Yvette a meaningful look, once thinking she might seize the chance to make excessive demands, her greedy demeanor being repulsive.

It seemed she was actually a clever woman, knowing how to discuss matters with him methodically.

Indeed, the old master did not want to go down the lawsuit path.

Once it reached the court, Henry and Yvette’s issues would be exposed publicly, which wouldn’t be beneficial for Henry or Apex.

"Since Summers is a child of the Jennings Family, we absolutely won’t ignore him. Summers needs a good learning and educational environment. I will allocate a monthly education fund of 300,000 for you to care for Summers, and you shall bring Summers to Montville to see me once a month. If Summers doesn’t receive a good education from you, I will forcibly take him away and not let you see him until he is eighteen."

The conditions set by Old Master Jennings weren’t harsh, entirely out of consideration for Summers.

"Summers doesn’t need the Jennings Family’s education fund." Yvette clenched her hands, bowing to Old Master Jennings. "I understand your real intention in keeping me, it’s not only because of Summers, but also because of Henry."

The old master showed some appreciation; this Yvette, although seemingly humble, was actually quite smart.

"Henry and I, there’s never a possibility, so you don’t have to worry, Old Master. You should trust your grandson; he is more rational than anyone and won’t abandon the union with the Bell Family for me." Yvette turned and left.

"Old Master, this Yvette, she seems to want nothing, but I’m afraid she only speaks so well..." the assistant was a bit worried.

"She’s in Meridia, not much she can stir up. Keep an eye on her. If she makes any mistakes in caring for Summers, bring the child back to me." The old master spoke calmly, glancing at the assistant. "What is the Bell Family’s stance?"

"The media has been suppressed. Currently, there’s no leak of the news about Claudia Bell being taken by the police. The Bell Family’s intention is to announce the union once Miss Claudia is released." The assistant spoke softly.

The old master pondered, Henry has always been obedient, hoping this time would be no exception.

He was just afraid this Yvette might become a variable.

...

Outside the room.

Henry held Summers, waiting for Yvette to come out.

"Did the old master give you a hard time?"

Yvette shook her head, reaching out to take Summers. "President Jennings, we’re going home now."

"Yvette, remember what I said, think it through." Henry frowned, thinking he had spoiled Yvette too much, allowing her such an attitude towards him.

"Henry..." Yvette paused, turning back to look at Henry. "You have your own life to live. If you can’t give me what I want, then please stay away from me."

Henry frowned. "Yvette, you’re too greedy."

Yvette gave a sarcastic smile and stepped into the elevator.

Indeed, she was too greedy, but it was just an excuse to push Henry out of her world.

"Mom, will they take me away?" Summers hugged Yvette’s neck, asking softly.

"No..." Yvette shook her head with a hoarse voice.

Summers rubbed against Yvette. "Mom, did I worry you?"

"Why did you go with that grandpa?" Yvette asked softly.

"That grandpa got a paternity test, saying I’m their family’s child, wants to take me away. If I don’t go with him obediently, he will take me away from your side." Summers was really scared.

"No, Mom won’t let anyone take you away."

Leaving the hotel, Yvette saw Ethan Grant waiting for her by the car.

Perhaps it was because of him standing there, it seemed even the twilight was a bit brighter.

"Dad!" Summers instinctively called out happily, but then lowered her head in disappointment.

That wasn’t Dad.

"They didn’t give you a hard time?" Ethan asked once.

Yvette shook her head. "They offered an education fund for Summers, I refused."

"What does Summers want to eat?" Ethan was in a good mood, noting that Yvette knew to refuse.

"Summers isn’t picky," Summers’ eyes brightened at the sight of Ethan.

A child’s affection is always so pure.

"My brother sent a message saying he needs to work overtime tonight and needs me to temporarily look after Summers, Mr. Grant... I’m taking Summers back to stay at home tonight, we’ll just grab a cab." Yvette was planning to take Summers back to the rental room.

Ethan glanced at Yvette. "Let’s go home together, the chef asked for leave tonight."

Summers cleverly hugged Ethan’s neck. "I really want to eat Mom’s homemade noodles, Mom, could you make some for me and Dad?"

"There will be overtime pay." Ethan didn’t give Yvette a chance to refuse, putting Summers in the car, secretly smiling to himself.

Yvette hurriedly waved her hands. "No, no need for overtime pay."

"The lady of the house has something to do, and the chef also asked for leave. Henceforth my three meals a day and daily living are going to be a bit hard on Assistant Aston," Ethan stated earnestly.

Yvette quickly nodded. "Don’t worry, Mr. Grant, I’ll quickly get to know your dietary habits."

"The saved costs from the chef and the lady of the house will be transferred to you by Christopher Carter," Ethan spoke as if dealing with work matters with Yvette.

Actually, he understood Yvette’s strong self-esteem, finding different ways to give her money, so she wouldn’t need a dime from the Jennings Family.

He could support ten Yvette and Summers, no need for the Jennings Family to give an education fund?