Chapter 248 - Tell me about her (2/2)

Jeff looked at his mother in disbelief. ”Force me? If I can't be with JoAnna, I don't want any other woman by my side.”

Idea of him being forced to be with any woman other than JoAnna outraged him. No matter what his parents did, it can be only on paper. In real life, he will not be with any other woman. He knows that no other woman can capture his heart, not after he experienced hurricane of emotions next to JoAnna. At the same time pain enveloped him when her realized that even if it's just on paper, JoAnna will not be with him. Jeff was already thinking about the possibility what his mother said: that they want to force him. He will not allow that to happen. He will leave. Leave his work, companies, status, everything… he does not want any of that if he can't be with JoAnna…

Elanor's expression softened seeing Jeff's determination and she smiled. ”When can I meet her?”

”You want to meet her?” Jeff was surprised.

Elanor nodded. ”Of course, I do... I don't remember I ever heard you talk this much. Or saw you smile like this… She did change you... Do you have her photo?”

”Yes.” Jeff excitedly moved to sit next to his mom on the sofa and showed her JoAnna's photos on his phone.

Elanor examined JoAnna's face. ”I don't remember meeting her, yet she looks familiar.”

Jeff smiled. ”She is Sarah's elder sister.”

Elanor's eyes flashed at this information. ”I like her already...” She has a very good opinion of Sarah. She believes that JoAnna would have similar core values as Sarah, so she can't be a bad person. ”Let me know when I can meet her.”

”I will talk to her and let you know.” Jeff's smile widened exposing his teeth.

Elanor shook her head... ”Really… I don't remember I ever saw you smile like that... you love her.”

”Yes... yes, I do.”, Jeff acknowledged.

”Tell me... how did you meet?” Elanor wanted to know every detail about Jeff and JoAnna. She saw that Jeff is in love, and that is enough for her to support him. The only thing that could change her opinion would be if JoAnna treats Jeff badly, but based on what she heard, that does not seem to be the case.

Jeff was happy to talk about JoAnna. Seeing that his mom is accepting JoAnna as his love interest, made him feel at ease.

”Mom, I need to talk to dad as well...”

Elanor understood that he is asking for an advice how to talk to Oscar. ”It will not be easy... I don't think he will consider your feelings at this point. He already has a verbal agreement with Lambert. Treat it as when your competitor is going for something you want. How will you secure that deal for yourself?”

Jeff nodded gratefully. ”Thanks, mom. I know what to do.”

Jeff headed to his father's study. He stood at the door for few seconds mentally steeling himself before he knocked and entered.

Oscar was reading some documents on the table, and he raised his head to look at Jeff.

Jeff cleared his throat. ”Hi dad, do you have some time? I have a deal I want to discuss.”

Oscar straightened his back, removed his glasses and gestured with his hand for Jeff to sit on a chair opposite of him.

Jeff took a seat. ”First, I need you to tell me terms of your agreement with Lambert Dillen.”