Chapter 735: Chapter 735: Mistress of the Jennings Family, Scarlett Jennings’s Mother
The old memories surfaced again, and Chase Jennings’ face froze as he subconsciously looked at Lucas Jennings.
Lucas Jennings almost instinctively spoke,
"It wasn’t me who snitched!"
He hadn’t tattled in a long time!
No, he didn’t even have the chance to snitch.
Magnolia Hearne also chimed in timely,
"Don’t worry, it’s just that I’ve been away from the Jennings Family for too long. During this time, I’ve just learned a bit from Brother Donovan about the things that happened while I was gone."
As she spoke, she looked at Chase Jennings’ slightly frozen expression and, once again, stabbed him in the chest with concern,
"I didn’t expect so many things to happen while I was away. How did you end up trapped in a doll?"
Chase Jennings: ...
This aunt must be doing it on purpose.
Fortunately, today was a day for a family reunion. After poking fun at him twice, Magnolia Hearne didn’t pursue the matter and went on to meet the other juniors of the Jennings Family.
Adam Jennings and Anthony Anson behaved quite properly, but Ismeria Jennings and Lucas Jennings, who were both born after Magnolia’s disappearance, had no memories of this aunt at all.
But that’s okay.
Knowing she is Sister Scarlett’s mother is enough.
Lucas Jennings was straightforward and started with a flattering remark,
"Aunt, I’m Lucas Jennings. You look just like my sister’s real mom. You both look so beautiful.
In this family, besides Brother Donovan, I’m the closest to my sister. I’ve always regarded Sister Scarlett as my own sister. You can always consider me your own son in the future..."
Lucas Jennings went on blabbing without noticing Blaise Jennings and Flora Xalvadora’s twitching corners of their mouths nearby.
Blaise Jennings was almost tempted to give him a slap.
The elder son is already a lost cause, and now the younger son is unreliable too.
Before the parents could react, Ismeria Jennings, who was waiting to greet Magnolia, got anxious first and shouted at Lucas,
"I’m the closest! Sister Scarlett dotes on me the most!"
Saying this, she turned her head to Magnolia with eager eyes, "Aunt, you can also treat me as your own daughter!"
Everyone: ...
This time, it was Michael Jennings’ turn to twitch at the corners of his mouth.
Both of them were raised for nothing.
Fortunately, Odessa wasn’t present, or hearing Ismeria’s words, she might have had an outburst on the spot.
After the lively introductions.
When it was Anthony Anson’s turn, Magnolia’s gaze lingered on his face for a moment and asked,
"You are Anthony Anson, right? I heard you’re studying directing. Are your university courses going well?"
Anthony Anson, being laid-back by nature, didn’t think much about it and casually talked about some things at school. Then, he suddenly looked towards Scarlett Jennings and said,
"’Inspiration’ is preparing for its second season. I’ve arranged to join during the winter break as an assistant director."
This news was new to everyone, but they all instinctively looked at Scarlett Jennings.
After all, she participated in the first season of ’Inspiration,’ and her immense online fame was built upon this program.
And because of the unprecedented success of the first season, the producers wouldn’t let go of this flow of popularity.
But this matter, why hadn’t Scarlett mentioned it?
Scarlett Jennings noticed everyone looking at her and seemed to think of something, saying,
"There’s such a thing, but I’m not participating."
To be precise, Director Clark had invited her again a few days ago, saying that to accommodate her schedule, the second season could be broadcast during the winter vacation.
However, Scarlett was busy investigating clues about the Otherworld at the time and had no time, so she declined.
Scarlett looked carefully at Anthony Anson’s face again.
She didn’t think her mother was merely concerned or asking questions randomly.
Looking again now, she vaguely understood.
Although his features were somewhat blurry, it was faintly visible that his Career Palace might face some upheavals in the near future.
But Anthony Anson and Adam Jennings were just freshmen with no careers, so where would the upheaval be?
So Magnolia’s question about his schoolwork made sense.
Now it seems like the so-called career upheaval was tied to this.
Thinking about the things Brianna Jennings prepared for her before, and her care, Scarlett decided to give a hint.
Brianna Jennings heard there might be hurdles and instinctively frowned, but she didn’t immediately ask Anthony to give up this internship opportunity. She just asked Scarlett,
"Scarlett, will this upheaval have any serious impact on him? Like physical harm or directly changing his future plans?"
Scarlett replied, "Not really, but it should let him experience some setbacks."
Upon hearing about the setbacks, Anthony Anson’s brows twitched, but he didn’t doubt Scarlett’s words.
Brianna Jennings likewise didn’t doubt it. After contemplating for half a second, she said,
"Then it’s okay."
She said, "It’s good for young people to face some setbacks. It’s a chance to accumulate life experience."
No amount of parental advice can beat an impactful fall.
Everyone in the Jennings Family agreed with Brianna Jennings’ words, including her husband.
With the parents having stated their stance, Anthony Anson, despite a brief thought of quitting, knew he couldn’t back out now.
Anthony Anson’s issue turned out to be a small side note, and soon everyone’s attention returned to the returned Magnolia Hearne.
Old Sir Jiang said,
"Now that you’re back, let’s choose a time for a return banquet to formally announce to the public the return of the Jennings Family matriarch."
Luca Jennings took over as the head from his father, so Magnolia Hearne naturally became the rightful Jenning’s matriarch.
Luca Jennings was inexplicably pleased with his father’s term and said,
"I’ve arranged everything. Invitations will be sent out in the next few days."
By then, all major media outlets would officially cover it.
He would ensure that she stood in front of everyone with dignity and grandeur, just like when she married him, as Mrs. Jennings.
Luca Jennings took swift action, and within the next two days, even before the reunion banquet was officially held, it had already drawn attention from many in the media.
While entertainment gossip is attractive, such family drama in prominent families like the Jennings is equally compelling.
Moreover, this Mrs. Jennings had another significant identity.
That is—
Scarlett Jennings’ biological mother.
The internet buzzed with anticipation for this announcement banquet, and someone even wrote a piece to warm up the story of Luca Jennings, the former heir, and his wife from years ago.
A prominent family’s long-missing matriarch suddenly returning is dramatic in itself.
While many awaited this lively event, two others were particularly paying attention to the Jennings Family.
...
Capital Metropolitan.
Aaron Hearne read the news online for a long while, then put down his phone and instructed his subordinates,
"Prepare a generous gift on behalf of the family. The status of the Hearne Family’s daughter must be impeccable."
The other was a girl who had just arrived in Sea City.
She looked at the online news about Scarlett Jennings’ mother with indifferent eyes and, after a while, dialed a number.
"Director Clark, I have arrived in Sea City. If possible, I’d like to meet the guests participating in the second season of ’Inspiration’ first."
She paused and said,
"After all, if another problematic guest like before appears again, it wouldn’t be good."
What Scarlett Jennings hasn’t guarded against, she will protect.
As the metaphysical representative of the second season, she intends to outperform Scarlett Jennings.