The Enigmatic Return novel Chapter 585

Joseph sighed at Jean’s attitude.

“It’s almost like ruining the relationship with the Marks family. If Mom and Dad know about this, you will have a hard time explaining it to them. Are you sure about it?”

“Since I’ve done it, I won’t regret it,” Jean said bluntly.

Joseph nodded helplessly.

“I’ve heard Dad mention something about you and Neera, I thought…Forget it, since you’ve decided to do so, I will cover you. I will deal with the Marks family.”

“Thank you, Joseph.”

“You’re my brother, you don’t have to be polite with me. I’m relieved that you finally had a good relationship with Neera...”

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In the afternoon, the Marks Group got the news.

Stetson came back from a business trip abroad and heard about it as soon as he landed.

He went straight to the Beauvort Group.

"Sir, Mr. Marks is here and he wants to see you," Ian reported to Jean.

“He’s fast. I’m busy. Tell him to go to Joseph.”

"Yes."

Stetson frowned but he couldn’t do anything about it.

He went to Joseph.

Joseph greeted him politely.

“How are you, Mr. Marks? Have a drink.”

Stetson went straight to the point after some greetings.

“Joseph, our families have always had a good relationship. There’s nothing wrong with our cooperation over the years and this year’s projects were all confirmed. Why did you suddenly change your mind?” He suppressed his temper and asked in a nice voice. “You can tell us if you have any problem with the Marks Group. We are willing to give in and make it work.”

“Mr. Marks, don’t be anxious. It’s Jean’s decision. He had always made the right decisions. The reason some of the projects were cut off is because they haven’t started yet. There are better options for us and it is inconvenient for me to go into details. As for the projects that are currently running, we will continue them. You don’t have to worry about it.”

How could I not worry about it? This was clearly a perfunctory statement. Over the years, we’ve been able to climb higher because of the friendship and cooperation with the Beauvort family. Now that so many projects were suddenly halted, what would the outside world think of us?

This was a significant blow to the Marks Group.

Stetson felt that there was something fishy going on. He got up. “I’m going to Mr. Beauvort for an explanation.”

Joseph blocked him.

"Mr. Marks, Jean won’t be in charge of anything related to the Marks Group. All of the ongoing projects are under me now. It’s pointless for you to go to him.”

Stetson's face darkened when he heard that. Everything had changed after my business trip. Why did Jean do this?

He returned home furiously after he failed to get an explanation from the Beauvort Group.

Dandy was happy to have her husband back, but she was greeted by his temper.

"What's wrong? Why are you so angry? Who messed with you?"

"It's because of the Beauvort Group! Jean is fully fledged now. He doesn’t care about our family relations anymore.”

Dandy asked for the details.

Soon, she made a phone call to Wrenn to complain.

At 3 PM, Frederic and Wrenn came to the office together.

Ian saw them and rushed forward to greet them.

“Mr. and Mrs. Beauvort…”

Before he could finish his words, Frederic glared at him. "You don’t have to report to him."

They entered Jean's office without permission.

"What do you mean by cutting off the cooperation with the Marks family? Do you want to turn against the Marks family for that woman?"

Jean had already expected this.

"I said, don't blame everything on Neera. I made this decision in the interest of the company. Why would I waste manpower and resources to cooperate with Marks group when there is a more profitable alternative?"

“Hmph! Don't you dare to fool me with this explanation. I know what you’re thinking about. It’s because of me setting you up with Kyra, isn’t it? You want the Marks family to suffer, that’s why you’re doing this!” Wrenn exclaimed.

“Since you’ve guessed it, you should know my determination. I have already spared some mercy for them. Please don’t challenge me if you don’t want to completely ruin your relationship with the Marks family,” Jean said without any expression.

“You! Are you threatening me?” Wrenn had never heard Jean talk to her like this before.

"It was a piece of advice for you. You didn’t give me any options when you and Dad forced me to marry Neera. Now, I only want her. It has to be her. Stop making arrangements for my life.”

“Jean!” Frederic shouted.

Jean was not bothered by his parents. He would face the consequences since he made the decision.

“The decisions I made are based on the interest of the company. Please do not question my decisions again.”

Frederic suppressed his anger. “It’s a bit too much even if you’re doing it for the company.”

“I don’t think there’s any problem with it. I can be more ruthless but I’ll hold back for now because of the both of you.”

Wrenn glared at Jean. This is the first time Jean was out of control.

“I’ve done everything for you and your future, but it was in vain. Instead of appreciating my efforts, you threaten me! I’m so disappointed with you. Since you can make your own decisions now, I won’t bother you anymore! You can marry whoever you like but I won’t recognize her as my daughter-in-law! And you, I’m not your mom from now onwards!” Wrenn said harshly and left.

Frederic looked at Jean, pointed at him, and left to chase after Wrenn.