chapter 26 Are you really going to move bricks?

Upon hearing Maxwell's words, Jaxon couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Maxwell, oh Maxwell... Could it be that you're resentful because I didn't bring you along on the road to riches? Don't worry, if this project makes money, you'll get your share of the profits." Maxwell smiled faintly and said, "Let it go. No matter how much money your Wade family invests in this project, it won't fill this pit." "Oh?" Jaxon sneered, "Why is that? Clarify your words in front of everyone today ." "Your project, although it appears to be high-tech and involves imported technology, domestic companies are about to break through it." Maxwell recounted almost word for word what was said at the dinner that day, concluding, "So, this project has no prospects. No matter how much money you invest, it's a loss! So..." "Hahaha! This is too funny!" Sophia interrupted Maxwell, saying, "Talking about high-tech left and right, Maxwell, you're just a country bumpkin, didn't even finish high school, right? Do you even know what high-tech is? And companies in Rougerntwood City... Do you know anything about it?" "Humph!" Peter sneered, "Simply spouting nonsense! Did you learn these things from the news? It sounds plausible, but have you ever stopped to think if you're even the right person to be saying those things?" Maxwell remained indifferent as he explained, "They weren't mine. They were from Chief Harrison." "Chief Harrison said that? Hahaha!" Peter burst into laughter, continuing, "Are you trying to fabricate lies that sound remotely believable? Would Chief Harrison even spare you a glance?" "Abigail, look at this!" Sophia pointed at Maxwell disdainfully, "Listen to the nonsense he's spouting, all talk and no substance! Boasting during lunch that Chief Harrison treated him, and continuing to boast in the evening about what Chief Harrison said! I've never seen such a continuous stream of boasting before!" Abigail looked at Maxwell with a mix of indifference and sorrow; marrying such a person was truly the greatest misfortune in her life! She would forget about that night! Sigh! Her expressions didn't escape Jaxon's notice. Jaxon felt secretly pleased. Maxwell was definitely out of the game! He pretended to be generous and smiled. "Peter, Sophia... I understand Maxwell's feelings. He also wants to have a presence in this family. Don't be too hard on him! He means well, perhaps he thinks investment needs caution! But you can rest assured about this project. When the project is operational, Jerome Group can send financial personnel to supervise the use of funds." "We definitely trust you," Peter said with a smile. "I've said what needs to be said, so you all take care." Maxwell couldn't be bothered to watch the clown show and went upstairs. Although Peter was Jerome Group's chairman, the one who held sway in the family was Victor. He believed Victor would never agree to invest in the Wade family, so there was no need to waste time with Peter and the others. Not long after he went upstairs, Avery also stood up, using the excuse of going to the bathroom, and went upstairs. Avery cautiously approached Maxwell's room and gently knocked on the door. Maxwell, upon seeing her, was a bit puzzled, "Is something wrong?" Avery asked softly, "Why were you so pessimistic about the project just now?" Maxwell furrowed his brows and answered, "I've already stated the reasons." "Oh..." Avery nodded and said, "Actually, I think what you said makes sense." "Huh?" Maxwell was taken aback. It was impossible! "With the rapid development of technology nowadays, the technology my cousin and the others brought in is already ten years old. It's not surprising that there are breakthroughs domestically," Avery said. "So, you've decided not to invest?" "Yeah! The risk is too high." Avery nodded firmly. She had seen Chief Harrison and Maxwell chatting happily, so she believed in Maxwell's words without a doubt. Maxwell was somewhat puzzled. Avery, whom he had categorized as clueless, had suddenly become so observant? "Since you think it's risky, you should try to persuade Abigail." Avery nodded and replied, "Okay, I'll try to persuade her. But... Peter and Sophia seem very excited about it, so I'll do my best. I hope they'll listen to me." "Okay. Thanks." Avery smiled slightly and replied, "You're welcome. Go and suit yourself. I'll go downstairs." Watching Avery's sexy figure disappear around the corner of the hallway, Maxwell shook his head with a strange expression and went back to his room. Victor wasn't at home, so Maxwell didn't need to pretend in front of Abigail. He slept in the study that night. Although the sofa in the study couldn't compare to the big bed in the villa, it was much more comfortable than the floor. ... Early the next morning, amidst the disdainful gazes of the three members of the Jerome family, Maxwell devoured the breakfast that usually served three people, then left. Peter couldn't help but frown. "Where is this country bumpkin going so early in the morning?" Sophia scoffed, "He's not doing anything, yet he eats so much? Did Victor look for a pig?" Abigail pondered for a moment and exclaimed, "Could he really be going to work at the construction site?" "What?" Peter was stunned as he asked, "Working at a construction site?" "He's not coming to work at Jerome Group, and he claims he can make money on his own. What else can he do besides manual labor?" Abigail became more certain as she spoke, "He ate a lot yesterday and even more this morning. People doing heavy physical labor eat a lot." Sophia looked surprised as she said, "Is this country bumpkin really doing such a thing? What? Um... this is embarrassing for us!" "Yeah! If Nathan's crowd finds out, our family will be disgraced!" Abigail felt somewhat reluctant, saying, "He does have some backbone." "Backbone?" Sophia sneered, "What backbone? This is called not knowing what's good for oneself! He's just a person who suffers for the sake of face! Working hard outside and boasting at home! Is this called backbone? What a joke!" Peter chuckled and responded, "Yeah! Such people deserve to suffer! But... this also brings disgrace to our family! It doesn't matter if he leaves in the future, but he's still legally married to Abigail now." Abigail sighed and said, "When he comes back today, I'll try to persuade him to at least get a less strenuous job." Just as they were speaking, Peter's phone rang. It was a call from Justin. Peter quickly answered, and his face lit up with a smile as he spoke. After hanging up, he sighed and chuckled, "Noon, Mr. Martell invites us to dinner. Sophia, Abigail, you both have to go. Oh, Mr. Martell specifically said to bring the son-in-law." "What?" Sophia immediately furrowed her brows, asking, "We have to bring Maxwell too? Isn't this country bumpkin embarrassing enough?" Peter waved his hand repeatedly and said, "Mr. Martell wasn't referring to Maxwell! It's Mr. Wade! When I and Mr. Wade went to Skyward Bank the other day, Mr. Martell mistook Mr. Wade for our son-in-law. When he mentioned 'son-in-law' on the phone, it should be Mr. Wade." Abigail furrowed her brows slightly, asking, "Dad, why didn't you explain clearly?" "There was no chance!" Peter explained, "And, we were discussing loan matters at the time, so there was no time to explain this kind of thing. The misunderstanding will just have to remain! Do you want Maxwell to continue being considered our son-in-law? Let's inform Mr. Wade and ask him to be mentally prepared not to expose himself." Abigail sighed and didn't say anything more. Sophia secretly gave Peter a thumbs up. This was handled beautifully! Taking advantage of the misunderstanding and letting Jaxon be assumed as the son-in-law; sooner or later, he would become the real son-in-law!