Whitaker Scarlett was far too striking for Parker Jace’s mother, who immediately sounded the highest alert! From a woman’s perspective, the most disliked and flamboyant appearance is often the one men find most attractive. While the elder woman disliked her looks, Parker Jace adored them; his eyes lit up at the sight of Whitaker Scarlett, leaving his mother feeling utterly distraught.
“Scarlett, you’re a bit late today. Did anything happen on the way?”
“I’m sorry to keep you waiting. I had a lot of goods to deliver today, so it took a little longer.”
Whitaker Scarlett offered an apologetic smile.
She had interacted with Parker Jace several times, and except for the first time when Hughes Lawrence had brought her along, they had always been alone. Seeing a rather imposing middle-aged woman unexpectedly, Whitaker Scarlett initially thought she was from the Yellow River Hotel, but Parker Jace explained that it was his mother.
“Hello, Auntie. I’ll leave right after I deliver the goods.”
Whitaker Scarlett had no idea of Parker Jace’s mother’s intentions, unaware that she had been waiting for her for several hours. She even felt that she was disturbing Parker Jace and his mother.
“Scarlett, is it? Wait a moment, Auntie has a few words to say to you.”
Parker Jace’s mother softened her tone, forcing a smile onto her face.
She couldn’t afford to get angry; Parker Jace was the type who responded to kindness, not harshness. This Whitaker Scarlett was even more beautiful than she had anticipated, completely captivating Parker Jace.
Whitaker Scarlett had no idea what she could possibly have to discuss with Parker Jace’s mother.
However, since she had been called over, Whitaker Scarlett could only listen attentively.
“Look at you, why didn’t you ask someone to take Scarlett’s eels inside?”
Parker Jace’s mother wanted to send her son away, and Parker Jace himself felt a little shy. Although he was confident in his own conditions and believed Whitaker Scarlett didn’t dislike him, arranging a job for Scarlett at home meant making things official… Parker Jace cleared his throat:
“Mom, talk to Scarlett properly, don’t scare her.”
Parker Jace left, leaving Whitaker Scarlett feeling uneasy.
Once her son was gone, Parker Jace’s mother spoke with a meaningful tone:
“Scarlett, is it? Parker Jace has mentioned you several times at home, saying how hard it is for a young girl like you to resell eels. I understand your situation and admire your perseverance. Everyone wants a better life, right? But a good life requires hard work and striving.
Women can hold up half the sky, don’t pin all your hopes on marriage… Auntie likes you very much, but throughout history, marriage has always emphasized matching social status. Auntie doesn’t approve of you and Parker Jace. This child is kind-hearted; he feels bad seeing you working so hard as a self-employed individual without any security. Auntie can help you find a job through connections. University isn’t that easy to get into. Parker Jace said your family conditions aren’t good, don’t aim too high; a steady job is also good, isn’t it?”
Parker Jace’s mother would be crazy to bring such a restless vixen home for her son.
The Parker Family held a little power, arranging a job was feasible, but Whitaker Scarlett was a rural resident, beautiful but otherwise lacking. Her looks might get her a job as a waitress in a restaurant, but certainly not the Yellow River Hotel.
Parker Jace’s mother had planned everything. Her actions were similar to the disdainful mother-in-law in modern idol dramas, except those wealthy mother-in-laws usually throw around a million-dollar check, humiliate the female lead, and leave haughtily.
Parker Jace’s mother was playing a low-budget version of the evil mother-in-law.
Unfortunately, even among the truly wealthy, no one could casually throw around a million Dollars to make a girl leave their precious son.
The average salary was a few dozen Dollars; a ten-thousand-dollar household was considered wealthy; who had ever seen a million Dollars?
Parker Jace’s mother expected Whitaker Scarlett to be shocked, ashamed, greedy, or angry after being exposed. But Whitaker Scarlett’s reaction was unexpected.
Whitaker Scarlett acted as if she hadn’t heard a word.
Scarlett, having seen much in her previous life, quickly recovered from her initial surprise and remained calm.
She knew Parker Jace was attracted to her, but she wasn’t interested in him… Kay was impulsive, but at least he expressed his feelings clearly. Parker Jace hadn’t formally confessed his feelings, yet he brought his mother to talk to Whitaker Scarlett, indirectly pressuring her. A truly proud Whitaker Scarlett might have been devastated.
Whitaker Scarlett found the whole situation rather amusing.
However, she had encountered far more extreme situations in her past life. Parker Jace wasn’t a big problem, and his mother was merely arrogant.
