Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Why Not?
Franklin Ford escorted Evelyn Clayton out of his neighborhood.
The car had already been called and was waiting at the door. Franklin Ford glanced at the driver and said indifferently, "Thank you, driver."
"No problem, Mr. Ford—uh no problem, customer."
Evelyn Clayton glanced at the driver, then withdrew her gaze after a moment and smiled faintly at Franklin Ford, "Goodbye."
On the other side, at the police station.
James Grant and Lynn Yates came out when it was already early morning.
Lynn Yates kept a bit of distance from him, and the fatigue on her brows was very apparent.
Once in the car, Lynn Yates said, "First to River Bend Gardens."
That was James Grant’s place.
James Grant watched the street scenes speeding past the car window, and spoke in a deep tone, "Thank you."
Lynn Yates expressionlessly replied, "You don’t need to thank me, I didn’t do anything. But James Grant, can I trouble you to think things through before you act in the future?"
James Grant was unmoved, speechless.
Lynn Yates knew what he was sorrowfully conflicted about, and didn’t bother speaking further.
She actually was somewhat perplexed.
If it weren’t for her having some appreciation for Evelyn Clayton’s character and capability, and unwillingness to speak words disparaging Evelyn, she would have long questioned James Grant if this romance was really worth pursuing?
Pursuing it to the point of even forgoing money?
In Lynn Yates’ eyes, love is something that should indeed make way for money and interests.
James Grant once again dealt with Matthew Sullivan today. Earlier at the police station, James Grant also used connections, and Matthew Sullivan wasn’t going to escape a sentence this time.
This matter would sooner or later reach Harrison Grant’s side. Matthew Sullivan was, after all, Harrison Grant’s child, and Harrison Grant would certainly be dissatisfied with James Grant’s actions.
With the Grant Family also having Shirley Owens and Jasper Grant, how much longer could James hold his position as the heir?
Since the mock engagement with this person, Lynn Yates felt regret over her decision for the first time.
*
Early the next morning, Franklin Ford arrived at the company, prepared to call Evelyn Clayton to check on her.
The call went out, but no one answered.
Thinking it over, Franklin Ford decided to find the private kitchen restaurant from earlier to arrange for food delivery to Evelyn Clayton.
Just after the call finished, the office door was suddenly pushed open, with Summer Monroe sauntering in.
She inspected Franklin Ford with a half-smile, containing mockery, disdain, and scorn.
Franklin Ford couldn’t be bothered to figure out what madness she was on about this early, looking at him with this expression. He just coldly faced her and indifferently said, "Entering without knocking, who gave you the right?"
"I heard, you took someone home yesterday?" Summer Monroe sneered, "Franklin Ford, you wouldn’t happen to like Evelyn Clayton, would you?"
Franklin Ford’s expression turned even colder.
How did Summer Monroe know?
His first suspicion was the family doctor, and within a few moments, he had already decided to dismiss him.
"Who I like is none of your business," Franklin Ford coldly raised an eyebrow, "There’s a family dinner in a few days, big sis wants to see you. You’d better think carefully about how you’ll explain those messed-up things you did to her."
Summer Monroe’s face changed, she laughed coldly, "Franklin Ford, besides tattling to Violet Ford, what else can you do? You don’t even dare admit your crush on Evelyn Clayton. What’s the matter, are you afraid of James Grant?"
Her words were provocative, but Franklin Ford’s expression remained unchanged.
"Big sis shares my surname, it’s only natural to tell her about family matters, why are you so worked up?" Franklin Ford coldly looked at Summer Monroe, "Unless you have something to hide, fearing for big sis to find out?"
Summer Monroe glared, "Franklin Ford, don’t slander me!"
"Whether I’m slandering you, both you and I know perfectly well. Summer Monroe, you are well aware of what you have done yourself over these years, my reluctance to speak doesn’t mean I’m ignorant. You’d best know how those things came into your possession. Don’t get too smug; remember, things not belonging to you will never belong to you."
Having said that, Franklin Ford raised his eyebrows, meeting gaze with the fuming Summer Monroe.
"Moreover, Evelyn Clayton and I are clean, believe it or not. Even if we truly had something going, with an unmarried man and woman, what’s unacceptable about that?"