Chapter 909 - After the event at Kiani familys villa (2) (1/2)

Ellie was surprised that Lisa didn't say anything to defend her husband.

'Interesting family...' , Ellie mused.

She decided to probe further: ”Lisa, do you know that Norman is giving a hard time to Jasper in the company?”

”Did Jasper tell you that?”, Lisa saw Ellie nod and continued. ”I am surprised that he told you about it. Pleasantly surprised. Jasper usually keeps things to himself.”

Ellie was not sure how to react to it. How come Lisa is so calm while confirming that her husband is bullying Jasper? ”So, you know about it?”

Lisa smiled. ”Your expression is telling me how you don't approve that I'm allowing it to happen.”

Ellie didn't deny that. She can see that Melissa is a doting mother. How come she is letting her husband give so much trouble to her son?

”I can help him. But that would not be helping him.”, Lisa explained. ”You see, there are many Normans out there. Me helping him now would be his disadvantage when the next Norman comes for his position, or his money, or his power, or his woman, and later his family as well. That said, I'm not expecting Jasper to fight these battles by himself, but if he has allies, they should be his allies, connections he made. Not the ones that his mommy provided. I believe that he has a circle of capable and good people, but he stubbornly refuses to open up and share his problems. Nobody can help him if they don't know what is going on, and the world is too big to win on your own. The fact that he told you, tells me that he is changing. He is done defending and desire to win is sprouting within him.”

”When he told me, he didn't know that I'm behind EY.”

Lisa patted Ellie's hand and spoke with a smile: ”That does not matter. Sometimes just having someone else know about challenges you are facing is sharing a burden, and at the same time it makes you stronger, more resilient. I was surprised to hear that he is stubbornly refusing to re-hire Lily. He never pushed back on Norman so far. But now I understand that recent changes are because of you.”

Lisa observed Ellie's expression for some time before asking: ”Do you plan to help him with the company?”

Ellie's silence answered the question.

Lisa exhaled while thinking that she should not ask if Ellie is responsible for latest changes in ownership of shares for K Industries. She has to admit that this young lady is impressive. ”Does Jasper know about it?”

”He will. Soon.”

Lisa approved. ”I can sleep peacefully knowing that he has you by his side.”

…

Jasper was happy that he got a chance to reunite with Ellie after what seemed like forever.

They headed to the dining room together.

Ellie squeezed Jasper's hand gently to get his attention.

”Do you trust me?”, she asked in a soft voice.

”Yes.”, he responded without hesitation.

She smiled. ”Good. No matter what happens, remember that I don't allow people to bully me without a reason.”

Norman was already there, and Jasper officially introduced Ellie.

”I'm glad to finally meet you Mr. Kiani.”, Ellie said sweetly with a charming smile, ignoring Norman's scowl. ”Jasper talks about you often, and I admire you very much. You are a remarkable father and Jasper is lucky to have your guidance.”

Both Lisa and Jasper were slightly stunned with change in Ellie's behavior.

”Please, Ellie, have a seat.”, Lisa gestured to her left.

”Thank you, Mrs. Kiani.”, Ellie didn't lose her smile. She lowered her gaze shyly and took her seat between Lisa and Jasper.

”I hope I'm not late.”, Mr. Cavadini's words made everyone look toward the door.

”Not at all.”, Norman welcomed him warmly and looked at his wife. ”I know that this is a family dinner, but since we already have outsiders here, I thought that Franco and Lily can join as well.”