Chapter 755 - Two days before wedding (J&J) (14) (2/2)
Jeff frowned at this comment. ”I didn't know Anna's background at first. And if I didn't stubbornly pursue her, we would not be here today. Also, we scouted Sarah, she didn't approach us.”
Jasper exaggeratedly patted his chest. ”This is too much information to handle in one go… you pursued a woman? I want to hear the details, but I don't know if my heart can take it.” His comment earned him laughs from everyone at the table. Everyone except from Jeff who shoot him a cold look in response.
”You scouted Sarah? What for?”, Bradley was curious.
Jeff thought for few seconds before responding with a question. ”You remember those reports you received in last few months?”
Jeff saw that Bradley's smile faded when he realized what Jeff is talking about.
”If not for her, you would not have them.”, Jeff clarified Sarah's role.
Not just Bradley, but Jasper, Christopher, Russel and Vincent know what type of reports Jeff is talking about… they all exchanged meaningful looks and then looked toward Sarah and Aiden.
”Now I understand why you are producing results faster than usual.”, Bradley teased. ”She is a valuable resource. Did you sacrifice your brother in order to make sure she stays loyal to your company?”
Jeff scrunched a napkin and threw it at Bradley. ”I really don't understand how your brain works.”
”I'm joking… joking…”, Bradley defended himself. ”It seems that Anna has your funny bone with her. If she is not by your side, your sense of humor goes down to zero.”
Jeff's gaze moved toward the sofa on the opposite side where JoAnna is sitting with her friends from LA Medical Center and a warm smile appeared on his face.
”Look at him!”, Bradley could not hold himself back. ”How can a woman impact you this much?”
Jeff ignored his teasing. ”While on the topic of women… how come you didn't bring Paige with you?”
Bradley's mood dropped.
”His parents will be here for the wedding, and they don't approve of her.”, Christopher responded.
”Oh, sorry to hear that. Let me know if I can help.”, Jeff offered his assistance. He knows how it feels when he needs to prove that his choice of woman is worthy. He remembers in how much emotional turmoil he was while appeasing Oscar to accept JoAnna instead of the agreement with Isabella's father.
”Look at him, offering emotional support.”, Russel chimed in. ”In only few months, you changed a lot.”
”Yes, only few months.”, Jasper confirmed while looking at Jeff intently. ”Are you sure you are not rushing into this?”
Jeff's smile came unexpected for his friends. ”When you meet the right girl, you just know it. There is no such thing as rushing, because every moment is precious.”
Christopher looked at Jeff with a complex expression. He reluctantly asked what is weighing on his mind: ”Is she aware what she is getting herself into? Do you know if she can handle it?”
”Yes, and yes.”, Jeff confidently responded. ”Anna is amazing. You will see. She is cute and bubbly, but if you try to cross her, you will not know what hit you.”
Jeff looked at each of his five friends while talking: ”You can respect her because she is my woman or give her a chance to prove herself. But don't underestimate her.”
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