Chapter 363 - Meeting Whites (2) (1/2)

JoAnna saw that Jeff is at his limit. She stood up and smiled while glancing at Elanor and Oscar. ”If you don't mind, I will sit on the other side, with Jeff.” She walked to the other side of the table and sat on the chair that Jeff pulled out for her. Jeff sat next to JoAnna, held her hand in his and flashed a victorious smile at his parents.

Both Elanor and Oscar frowned at Jeff. Maids stepped in and swiftly re-arranged plates and utensils.

”You don't need to be so selfish...” Elanor scolded Jeff. ”You are with Anna all the time. And this is the first time you brought her here. Of course, we want to get close to her and get to know her. You two will leave tomorrow, we don't have much time. Don't you think that you are suffocating her?”

Jeff didn't respond.

”It's OK, Nori...” JoAnna started.

”Mom” Elanor corrected JoAnna.

JoAnna smiled. ”Mom... I love being with him. He is not suffocating me.” JoAnna looked at Jeff lovingly, he returned her gaze.

Jeff glanced at his mom. ”If you are planning any more outings with Anna, include me.”

”Me also”, Oscar added.

Elanor looked at Oscar with surprise on her face. Jeff faced his father with a frown.

”What? I don't get to spend time with my daughter-in-law?” Oscar sounded offended.

Elanor smiled, surprise was still evident on her face, ”No, no... You will not be left out.”

”What's with your behavior?” Jeff grumbled at Oscar.

”What? Can't I be happy with my daughter-in-law? With her by your side I don't need to worry about the future of the company!” Oscar laughed. ”Because of her, you made record profits in only few weeks. I can't imagine what you will do in months or years!”

Jeff's frown softened. He nodded to his father in approval. Now he understands why his father is so friendly. It is related to the profits, after all.

”In years? They should have a family... right?” Elanor excitedly looked at JoAnna.

JoAnna shrank in her chair while blushing.

”It will be however she wants.” Jeff dotingly said and kissed JoAnna's hand.

Elanor nodded in approval.

”We watched your proposal.” Oscar looked at Jeff.

Jeff raised his eyebrows indicating to his father that he is listening.

”It was... modest.” Oscar finished.

”It was done based on Anna's preferences.” Jeff explained.

”You asked her in advance? Oh! That spoiled the surprise!” Elanor scolded him.

Jeff rolled his eyes. ”Of course, I didn't. I spoke with her sisters. I wanted to do something else, but her sisters told me that JoAnna would prefer it like that.”