Jasmine dashed all the way to Shawn’s family home.
After pulling up, she sent a text message, asking Serena to wait for her at the shop. She would be back in half an hour.
[Sure.] Serena replied with a meme.
Mrs. Lowe was about to leave home for a social gathering. Her nights were either filled with game nights, social events, or accompanying her husband to business dinners.
Seeing that her son’s ride was parked outside the house, Mrs. Lowe was taken aback by her niece getting out of the car. She smiled. “Jasmine, what brings you here with Shawn?”
Mrs. Lowe then said to her son who had stepped out of the car. “Your dad said that you disappeared right after work. Shawn, your father’s busier than ever. You should be helping him.”
Her husband mentioned that the companies under Lowe Enterprise that had partnerships with York Corporation previously were discontinued for some reason. York Corporation ended these partnerships on their accord.
Out of the few projects under talks, York Corporation jumped in minutes before two projects were signed.
There was the possibility for projects and developments to fall through in business.
However, York Corporation’s blatant act of ending partnerships and stealing the world that York Corporation was against Lowe Enterprise.
Lowe Enterprise and York Corporation’s collaborations were minor developments as both companies were in different industries. However, York Corporation was sending a message to the world that put Lowe Enterprise in the spotlight.
Many wanted to know whether Lowe Enterprise had upset York Corporation.
No one would dare go up against York Corporation, except Stone Group. That was because Stone Group and its CEO were successful and in the same league as Zack. It would be a suicide mission for Lowe Enterprise to challenge York Corporation as the company was not even ahead of Stone Group.
There were people betting on how long Lowe Enterprise would last against York.
Corporation.
Mrs. Lowe knew her husband had responded to the public and clarified that there was no bad blood between Lowe Enterprise and York Corporation. Nevertheless, York Corporation had not made any statements.
Her husband had been trying to meet with Mr. before the year-end. Mr. York would need to check his schedule in the new year.
The Great Mr. York was occupied with work, so it was not easy to set up an appointment.
Mrs. Lowe believed all was not lost as an appointment could be set next year. The Great Mr. York had demonstrated his fondness for her son during the last social event and both. of them exchanged a few words, which helped solidify her son’s position as the heir to Lowe Enterprise.
Hence, the company’s short-term predicament was not a serious worry to Mrs. Lowe.
“Mom, I went to look for Jas after work,” Shawn explained.
Mrs. Lowe told him off, “You love to follow your cousin around since you were little. You’re in your twenties now, but nothing has changed.”
“Aunt Rachel, are you heading out?”
Jasmine walked up the steps to her aunt and checked her out before complimenting her, ” Your makeup is on-point tonight, Aunt Rachel. You look younger by twenty years. We look like sisters when I stand next to you.”
Mrs. Lowe reached out and dabbed Jasmine’s lips. “You just know the right words to say, smooth talker! I’ll look younger without makeup if you can bring me good news like finding. a good man in your life.”
Jasmine smiled. “Don’t worry, Aunt Rachel. I expect a huge gift when I get married.”
“I have a lot of nieces and nephews, but you’re my favorite. I’ll give you the biggest gift when you get married. I can guarantee you’ll have the wedding of the century!”
“Don’t be in a hurry to leave, Aunt Rachel. Let’s head back inside. I need to talk to something.”
“What’s the matter?” Mrs. Lowe asked while making her way back in.
“Why isn’t my uncle back yet?”
“He’s at a business dinner. He won’t be back until midnight.”
Shawn’s younger sister was still in college. Now that it was winter break, she went traveling with her friends and would be back before the new year.
There was no one else at the house.
The aunt and niece took a seat on the sofa while Shawn sat beside the pair. He nervously stared at his mother.
“What do you want to talk to me about, Jas?”
“Aunt Rachel, I want to first put it out there that this is not Serena’s fault. Please listen to what I have to say before getting mad. You can be mad at your son, but don’t take it out on Serena.”
Jasmine had to first give her aunt a fair warning and assure Serena’s safety.
“I won’t come over to your place if you take it out on Serena, Aunt Rachel.”
Mrs. Lowe replied with a smile, “What is it? You make it sound so somber. Why would I take it out on Serena? Serena has been friends with you for years. I watched her grow up. She’s a sensible child. I’m fond of her. Why would I take it out on her?
“Tell me what’s going on. What did Shawn do that involved Serena?”
Shawn chimed in before Jasmine could say anything. Looking at his mother, he uttered int a serious tone, “Mom, I love Serena, and I have been for years, but Jas doesn’t support. me in this. She even stopped me from going after Serena. She said you will never let me be together with Serena.
“Mom, you said you’re fond of Serena. Do I have your blessing to be with Serena?”
The smile on Mrs. Lowe’s face froze.
She turned to look at her niece and asked, “Jasmine, isn’t Serena married?”
“Yes, she is. She and her husband are getting along well. She has turned Shawn down, but Shawn won’t leave her alone.”
Mrs. Lowe then turned to face her son.
Shawn stared at his mother expectantly.
The next minute, his mother slapped him hard on the shoulder. Shawn fell over the armrest of the sofa from impact.
“Shawn, is Serena the only woman left in the world? How could you fall for her? I can’t
believe you won’t leave a married woman alone. Have you lost your mind? She…”
Realizing that her niece was here, Mrs. Lowe could not badmouth Serena.
Mrs. Lowe said to her niece, “I got it, Jasmine. You should head back. I’ll have a talk with Shawn.
“When did this start, Jas? Was it before or after Serena got married?”
“After she got married.”
Mrs. Lowe scowled.
“Serena never saw Shawn as more than a brother, Aunt Rachel. I tried to stop Shawn, but he wouldn’t listen to me. Can you talk some sense into him and stop him from harassing Serena? Serena and her husband got into a few arguments because of this.”
Mrs. Lowe responded, “I see. At least I know where Serena stands.”
She was furious, but it was not Serena’s fault. Despite her rage, she could not find fault with Serena.
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