Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 890 The Cole Family Rules

The next day, at six o'clock in the morning, Jepherson arrived at the Cole family's gate. He stepped out of the car and waited at the door for a while. Stuart went to wait for the door to open. When he came back to tell Jepherson, Jepherson followed Lennox to Brooklyn's place.

Brooklyn was lying on the bed. The filial descendants of the Cole family gathered around him. Under Lennox's lead, Jepherson strode into Brooklyn's room.

After entering, Jepherson let his gaze run across everyone present. He did not enter but waited for Lennox to lead him in. Lennox bowed politely and uttered, "Mr. Harvey, please follow me." Finally, Jepherson walked to Brooklyn's side. Brooklyn opened his eyes and looked at Jepherson. "You're Jepherson?"

"I am." Jepherson's attitude was placid, neither humble nor pushy. Brooklyn eyed him for a moment and exclaimed, "No wonder Quirina has done so many silly things. What a young and handsome man!" Brooklyn coughed twice, as if he was on the verge of losing his breath.

What kind of person was Jepherson? How could he not understand the meaning behind Brooklyn's words? He did not reply but merely smiled. He swept his unfathomable gaze over everyone present. Almost all of the Cole family's well-known figures showed up. It seemed like he came at the right time! He could finally experience it!

"Yousif, why don't you ask someone to get a chair for Jepherson?" Brooklyn's tone was serious. If Brooklyn had asked Jefferson to take a seat directly, that would be common. However, he asked someone to get the chair for him.

Of course, Jepherson understood that Brooklyn was just deliberately showing off power as a warning.

Nevertheless, he did not want to sit.

Jepherson's handsome face was calm. The corners of his mouth twitched, expressing that he was smiling. He was in an excellent mood. He then looked at Yousif. "No, I'm good. I've come today to apologize for yesterday's incident. I've delayed my time to come to the banquet because of some trivial matters. Pardon my ill manners. I had been punished by my grandmother after returning home. I came here Tristany today to apologize to Old Master Brooklyn.

"Old Master, you're already old. As a junior, I should have come Tristany to pay my respects to you. However, I was late. I hope that you can accept my apology. I'm just a fledgling and is still young, please go easy on me."

Brooklyn's shrewd eyes glanced at Yousif. Yousif personally took a chair and asked Jepherson to sit down. As usual, Jepherson should sit down. As for Yousif's status, even if he was rich enough to rival a state, he should show some respect to his politicians. Moreover, Jepherson was only the vice president of the Harvey Group. Even if he took over the family in the future, he would not be able to grasp the fate of Capital City. It would be out of the question to reign the entire city.

However, Jepherson's character far exceeded Brooklyn's imagination. Even if Calvin himself came, he had to listen to him. He did not expect that Jepherson would not give him any face at all.

"I don't need to sit, and I dare not sit either." Jepherson's words caused an uproar in Brooklyn's room.

Brooklyn coughed twice. His savvy eyes had already sized up Jepherson.

The younger generation was to be feared. Brooklyn frowned and looked at the Cole family. In this generation, there were all girls, and the boys were all good-for-nothings. The reason for Jepherson to be this arrogant was also that he had the capital to be arrogant.

"Old Master, drink some water." Lennox hurried forward to serve him. Brooklyn waved his hand. "Don't bother. I know this body of mine. I don't have many days left to live." Lennox quickly added, "You can't say that. You're in good health."

The surrounding members of the Cole family did not say a word as they lowered their heads slightly.

Brooklyn had said the same thing for the past ten years, and here he was, still alive and kicking.

"You say that you don't dare to sit? Is there a nail on this chair?" Brooklyn sat on the side. Although he was old and his face was full of wrinkles, there were two shrewd eyes. Jepherson glanced at the chair. "Because of what happened yesterday, I was punished by my grandmother to kneel on the ground for half a night after I went back. I didn't dare to move when I got in the car, and it was even more difficult for me to get off it. If the Old Master wants me to sit on the chair, I certainly won't stand."

Brooklyn's heart was full of approbation. What an applaudable young man. Calvin was a capable man. Like father, like son.

If he were to make Jepherson sit down today, he would be considered bullying him. Jepherson came alone to meet him, even his followers were outside. This meant that he was well prepared.

"You're welcome to just stand there. I'm afraid that when you go back and tell your mother, it would come across as I'm bullying you. Anyway, the Cole family and your mother have some relationship. Your ancestors are also my people. Although I am almost dying, I can't help but miss the past. When I see you, it's like seeing your ancestors, thinking about the past..." His words broke into coughs.

"Old Master, let's not talk about the past lest you become sick again." Lennox hurried forward to stop him. Jepherson understood what was going on. He did not say anything but just stood there silently. Brooklyn had never brought up this matter. Now that there was an exception, the Cole family also understood what was going on.

Brooklyn looked at Jepherson for a while. "Jepherson, I heard that Quirina-"

"Old Master, I came here today to explain this matter. Grandma has already taught me a lesson at home. I realized that it was indeed my fault. I also made Quirina feel ashamed. I should be responsible for this."

Jepherson's words prompted Brooklyn, as well as the rest of the Cole family, to stare at Jepherson. They were all thinking about this.

Brooklyn asked, "What do you mean by this?"

Was the Cole family still willing to submit to him with their status?

Jepherson replied, "Old Master, I've already learned from Grandma's edifying teachings. Since I'm engaged to Deanna, I should announce it to the public. This way, I won't get into any misunderstanding. At times, Quirina can be a little willful, but she is too naive to do anything abominable.

It's a pity that my family has already betrothed Deanna to me. Otherwise..."

Following this subject, Jepherson continued, "I know the rules of the Cole family. Everything must be done in an orderly manner. Quirina is not born of the eldest daughter, but her innocent temper is very pleasing. Nonetheless, sometimes I can't take care of her all, and I have to explain the Atkinson family. Mr. Atkinson is already angry about this matter. He thinks that I am not doing things fastidious enough, which led to today's misunderstanding.

Grandma raked me over the coals pretty good, and she asked me to humbly seek out the Old Master's opinions on how to deal with this matter. I was also thinking about this matter. Firstly, the Atkinson family had already interfered in this matter. Secondly, everyone knew that although my grandma changed her name, she was also a member of the Cole family. In addition, my great-grandma had high hopes for me. She didn't want me to decide my marriage at such a young age, and she didn't want me to marry more than one woman. She warned my father because of this matter too. My father had promised my great- grandmother that he would not allow me to marry twice.

Old Master, I wonder how would you make a choice if it were you?"

Yousif took a cold breath. It was obvious that Jepherson came here bearing bad intentions. The meaning of his words was that Rhys had already asked about this matter. Jepherson and Quirina were cousins. According to the current law, they were not allowed to be together. Besides, Calvin had also promised Lilian that he would not allow Jepherson to have more than one wife. If Jepherson wanted to have more than one wife, he had to ask for permission.

Was Madam Lilian not Brooklyn's daughter-in-law?

Yousif knew that Madam Lilian had some tricks up her sleeve. Furthermore, she had never taken a liking to the Cole family. He was not very sure about the details either.

According to Jepherson's words, he had Madam Lilian and Rhys to back him up. Either way, the Cole family would lose more than they would gain.

During this period of time, Jepherson did not mention the relationship between the two families, his parents, or his relatives. This meant that he did not recognize this ties in his heart at all.

It was only then that Brooklyn understood. What did Jepherson come here for today?

His face turned red.

Brooklyn stared at Jepherson for a while. Suddenly, he smiled. No one had ever seen such a friendly expression in the Cole family.

"Jepherson, Quirian is just messing around. It is better not to be frightened by her. She is not the legitimate child. At her age, she is a bit willful. I have already asked someone to teach her a lesson. She is not with me. She lacks discipline and etiquette. You can rest assured that she will understand in the future.

As for Madam Lilian, I haven't seen her for many years. I believe she will agree with you. It's a long story. Let's leave it here. We'll talk about it after your parents come back."

Jepherson did not reply and just smiled. He did not nod either.

Brooklyn glanced at Yousif and the others. "I'm a little tired. I'm not feeling well. Why don't you accompany Jepherson to have dinner in the backyard?"

"Yes, Old Master," Yousif answered in a hurry. He planned to invite Jepherson to dinner in the backyard. Jepherson simply raised his wrist and glanced at him. "My apologies, I still have something to do. I'll accompany the Old Master another day."

After saying that, Jepherson bowed politely and nodded his head to say goodbye to Brooklyn. He did not wait for Brooklyn's response and turned around to leave.

Brooklyn stared at Jepherson's carefree and untamed figure. His face revealed a hint of displeasure. He thought that Jepherson was an uppity child.

After Jepherson left, Yousif went to Brooklyn's side. Brooklyn suddenly looked at Yousif and scolded, "It's all your fault. You're entangled with such a woman and had such a child. Are you satisfied now?" Yousif lowered his head and did not dare to speak.

"Back then, you asked me to choose someone among you all. I chose you out of the consideration of the public. I didn't expect you to be so soft-hearted. You did such a thing for a woman. You have brought shame to the Cole family," Brooklyn said fiercely. Yousif still dared not speak, and the others in the Cole family remained silent too. Everyone was very clear why Brooklyn liked Yousif. It was all because Yousif's father had been willing to take care of Brooklyn. At that time, Yousif had stepped into the political circle, and Brooklyn often gave him advice. In troubled times, someone had tried to assassinate Brooklyn. Yousif's father had died on the spot because he had blocked Brooklyn's deadly shot. That was how Yousif became what he was today.

Yousif lowered his head, his face blanched. He did not dare to say a word. In the end, Brooklyn uttered that he was tired. He snorted, "Since you can't let them go, you'd better take care of them. If they bring shame to the Cole family next time, I won't tell you when I take matters into my own hand. If you can't do it, then you can only let others help you."

"Don't be angry, Old Master. Your health is more important than anything in the world." Lennox immediately helped Brooklyn lie down on the bed. The members of the Cole family also went down one after another. Yousif then turned around and left.