Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Competing with Jasper Sinclair
Seeing Nora Northwood so calm, Rachel Woodward was momentarily stunned.
But she quickly realized, it was just a facade of composure.
Since the old lady was siding with Nora, it was best not to do anything for now. In the future, when the old lady saw her true colors, she would naturally know.
Even though she was displeased, she didn’t do anything out of line.
When the conversation in the room was over, the two quickly returned to their quarters.
"How was it?" Jasper Sinclair worried that Nora had been bullied, and when she walked in, he quickly pulled her over to check her.
Only when he saw that she appeared normal did he feel relieved.
"Miss Woodward was very enthusiastic," she said with a faint smile, looking at Rachel Woodward with a meaningful gaze.
After the banquet, Nora and Jasper initially wanted to leave.
"Ah, my health has been poor these days. If you two youngsters have nothing to do, stay at the manor to keep me company."
The old lady’s demeanor was no longer as sharp, and she seemed a bit frail.
Raina Sinclair shook her head helplessly. Could she be any more fake?
It was also fortunate that the two youngsters didn’t object, as staying to keep their grandmother company was not a bad thing.
The second household, seeing that no one was paying attention to them, turned away angrily.
Outside the main gate, Jenson Sinclair looked at his mother: "Mom, you were really too impatient today. If you want to deal with Jasper, there’s no need to make a scene in front of Grandma."
He fiddled with his phone, looking at the message from Wendy Bell and smirking.
"Why keep sending people his way? Why not just solve the problem directly?" In the past, he might have been a bit intimidated by Jasper, but not anymore.
When he spoke, Lynn Woodward thought of his little mishap: "I heard you brought back someone of that little bastard’s? What’s going on?"
Her brow furrowed. Although their household was no match for Jasper, they couldn’t just pick up his leftovers either.
Knowing his mother was talking about Wendy Bell, he shrugged casually.
"She’s not really Jasper’s person, just a little plaything. She’s still useful for now."
"Useful for what? Don’t let some floozy lead you astray." Lynn snorted.
"Jasper has his eye on the Eastmoor land, and I want it too." With just this sentence, she and Leon Sinclair understood.
The Eastmoor land is no simple matter, and bidding on it requires certain qualifications.
After all, they are Sinclairs, so there shouldn’t be any issue, but the problem is...
"Don’t worry, this little plaything was Jasper’s former secretary. She should know some details about the bidding. There’s no way I’m losing to that guy again this time!"
His gaze darkened.
If not for the old lady’s favoritism three years ago, he wouldn’t have ended up abroad.
Taking a deep breath, now that he’s back, Jasper’s good days are numbered.
...
The Old Manor.
Jasper Sinclair took her on a tour of every corner of the old manor.
Compared to Rachel Woodward’s half-hearted introduction, this time it was clearly more thoughtful.
On their way back, when she saw the flowers in the garden, she was suddenly interested and picked some.
"What are you picking those for?" He frowned, puzzled.
"Grandma said she wasn’t feeling well, didn’t she? I know how to make sachets, so I’ll make one to calm her, it’s good for her health too."
Jasper, however, seemed a bit down.
Nora didn’t notice until they returned to the bedroom to rest, and she remembered.
"Oh right, I forgot to give this to you." She took a small sachet from her bag: "You can carry this with you next time you have social events. It can help invigorate and clear your mind, like a little hangover cure."