When Claire suddenly questioned her, Charlie’s mother -in-law, Elaine, lost her temper and said, "You're still the granddaughter of the Wilson family no matter what happens! Besides, your grandmother has already apologized to me and admitted that she acted that way in a moment of confusion. She said that Harold was the one who instigated the discord and she has already punished him severely. What else are you dissatisfied about?" 2
Claire replied angrily, "So what if they apologized to u s? I understand my grandmother's character and personality. Even if she apologized, it was definitely not a sincere apology! She's only apologizing because she wants me to return to Wilson Group and fix the collaboration issues with Emgrand Group!” 1
Elaine tried to persuade Claire at this time. "Don't think so badly of your grandmother! We’re still family no matter what happens! How could you still hate her after so long?” 5
"I am not related to anyone in the Wilson family!" Claire replied angrily before she continued, "I'll never g 0 back to work for the Wilson Group!”
"What do you mean by that?” Elaine said in dissatisfaction. "Your grandmother has already realized her mistake. Do you really want an old woman like her to apologize to you?” 6
After that, Elaine continued speaking, "In order to prove her sincerity, your grandmother has also given me a gold necklace and two jade bracelets..." 3
"Mom, you can just admit that the only reason you want me to go back and work for the Wilson Group is because you're greedy and you want to keep the jewelry Grandma has given you!" 1
Claire replied in a frustrated tone before she ignored Elaine and walked to her bedroom immediately. 2
Charlie followed behind Claire without saying anything at all.
At this time, Elaine started complaining in the living room. "Look at your daughter!" 1
Unexpectedly, Jacob ignored her too as he turned around and walked away. 4
In the bedroom, Claire was still very frustrated and she could not help but complain to Charlie. "I really did not expect the Wilson family to use jewelry to win over my mother. Don't you know that my mom is always very materialistic? As soon as the Wilson family gave her some jewelry and said some nice things to her, she got overwhelmed by greed and instantly forgot how they had insulted us back then!" 2
Even though Charlie was also very unhappy, he knew that he should not be speaking ill of his mother-in-law. Therefore, he could only persuade Claire, "When w e fell out with the Wilson family, your mother was not there with us. Therefore, she doesn't know how
despicable the Wilson family are.” 3
At this time, Claire quickly asked Charlie, "Then, what should I do if my mother wants me to go back and work for Wilson Group?"
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