Since the last argument happened between Kenny Clarke and Jennifer Jones in his villa, Kelly Clarke began to have something against Gloria Taylor. She hated her even more.
She didn’t bother being friendly to Gloria Taylor. She just glanced at her disdainfully and looked away.
Si Chengyu and Kenny Clarke were also not in a right term because of his contract termination.
Not one of those four people took the initiative to talk to each other.
The atmosphere in the living room became awkward and annoying.
Gloria Taylor was uncomfortable. On the other hand, Kenny Clarke was looking casual. He even reached out to the macadamia nut on the table, peeled them off, and handed them to Gloria Taylor.
She admired him for being calm this time.
Since he was calm, Gloria Taylor would be too.
Anyway, it was acting. The more natural they played it, the better it got.
“It’s so crispy. You have some too.” Gloria Taylor said while stuffing some of it to Kenny Clarke’s mouth.
The macadamia nut tasted sweet and buttery. It suited her liking.
Kenny Clarke didn’t like it, but he just frowned and continued chewing it.
“Mom.” Si Chengyu sat down beside Manley Clarke. He was concerned, “Why didn’t you call me? I can pick you up.”
Kelly Clarke sat down on the other side and said, “That’s right, Auntie. You finally come back home. Brother happened to be in China; you should let him pick you up.”
Manley Clarke smiled lightly, “Chengyu is very busy. I have someone to pick me up either. Don’t worry. It’s not a big deal.”
Three of them seemed very harmonious, while Kenny Clarke’s side seemed deserted.
Kenny Clarke peeled the macadamia nuts, and Randy Clarke, who was sitting opposite him, didn’t say a word.
Finally, they started their meal.
Gloria Taylor thought that she could go back right after this.
However, halfway through the meal, Kelly Clarke showed her phone and said, “Brother, someone is roasting you on the internet.”
Gloria Taylor skipped a beat. She didn’t care if someone roasted Si Chengyu, she was worried that Kenny Clarke was involved.
Kenny Clarke was the founder of Sheng Ding Media. The Clarke knew about it, but Si Chengyu didn’t intervene in the termination of the contract.
Perhaps, the older family members were too lazy to care about this matter, but now that both parties were here…
Si Chengyu behaved very calmly, “Don’t worry. Let’s talk about this after the meal. People love to talk nonsense now on the internet.”
“No. You’re on top search again. You’re on a trending topic. It is said here that you abused a puppy to death. The person who exposed you claimed to have worked with your crew…”
Kelly Clarke also worked in a TV station that involved the entertainment industry. She naturally paid attention to gossips.
“It’s a joke, isn’t it? How could such a thing happen? You’re a good man.” she said naturally, but she was trying to please him. It was too obvious.
Gloria Taylor glanced at her.
Kelly Clarke knew that it was so hard to please Kenny Clarke. So, she shifted her attention and tried to please Si Chengyu instead.
Gloria Taylor secretly poked Kenny Clarke’s waist. She wanted to know whether he was the one behind the ugly news or not.
She felt that Kenny Clarke would do more than just terminating his contract. Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org
Kenny Clarke was a man who held grudges. He would surely teach Si Chengyu some lessons.
When she tried to poke him again, Kenny Clarke grabbed her hand.
She looked up. Kenny Clarke turned his eyes at her and stuffed something into her mouth as if nothing happened, “You should eat more. We can go back after you’re full.”
She tilted her head in doubt.
Kenny Clarke shook his head to answer her question.
He looked up, and his eyes met Si Chengyu’s, but no one took the initiative to say a word.
Everyone else in the table felt a strange atmosphere.
Si Chengyu was the first to look away. He smiled indifferently, “Of course. Such a thing never happened. Bored people will say boring things. Kelly, stop scrolling your phone and eat.”
She quickly replied, “Okay.”
She put down her phone and asked curiously, “Brother, why did you terminate your contract with Sheng Ding Company? I think Sheng Ding Media is a good company for you.”
Once she asked this, the atmosphere around the dining table was even stranger.
Gloria Taylor was a little surprised. Kelly Clarke didn’t know that Kenny Clarke was the boss behind Sheng Ding Media.
On the second thought, it was understandable.
Kenny Clarke was a cold-tempered person. He didn’t like the members of his family, and he had no feelings toward Kelly Clarke. It was usual for her not to know that he was the boss of Sheng Ding Media.
The smile on Si Chengyu’s face gradually disappeared as he glanced at her with a bad complexion.
Kelly Clarke was dumbfounded. She didn’t know what she did wrong.
Manley Clarke, who was silent for a long time, suddenly put something in Kelly Clarke’s bowl and said, “Kelly, try this.”
“Thank you, Auntie.” Kelly Clarke secretly glanced at Si Chengyu’s face. She finally stopped talking and continued to finish her meal.
***
After the meal was done, Gloria Taylor was happy to go back finally.
“Kenny, come to my study. I have something to say to you.”
When Randy Clarke said this, she knew that she couldn’t go back just yet.
She sighed and pushed Kenny Clarke, “Go. I’ll wait for you here.”
However, Kenny Clarke took her hand and took her along to Randy Clarke’s study.
“Your dad has something to tell you. Why are you taking me with you?” Gloria Taylor tried to shake his hand off hers.
“We just finished eating. I’m taking you around for a walk.” He said seriously.
“What a lame excuse.” She snorted.
“Say that again.” He looked back at her.
Gloria Taylor shook her head, playing dumb.
At the door of Randy Clarke’s study, Kenny Clarke pushed the door open and brought her inside.
Randy Clarke saw Gloria Taylor behind him. He frowned and asked, “Why isn’t Gloria talking with Kelly?”
What he said was, “I need to talk to my son. What are you doing here?”
“Just say it.” Kenny Clarke took her to the sofa and sat down. Then, he looked up at Randy Clarke.
The nerve on his face tightened. It was obvious that Randy Clarke was angry about his son’s attitude.
“I thought you’re willing to inherit the company. I’ve figured it out,” he said coldly while suppressing his anger.
Gloria Taylor couldn’t help being serious either.
Kenny Clarke smiled, “I think I need to correct you a little bit. Grandpa is my reason for coming back to inherit this awful mess called the Clarke Company.”
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