Chapter 184
Oneida wasn’t distant from Jackson, yet they were not so close, either. They definitely weren’t close enough to having kids.
Hearing Yvonne’s words, Jackson was stunned a little, too,
He replied faintly, “Mom, Ida is still young and hasn’t finished her studies. It’s too early to have kids.
It was the first time Jackson had ever called Oneida “Ida“.
The word sounded especially pleasing.
Hearing this, Oneida just kept her head down silently.
Yvonne felt that Jackson’s words did make sense.
Oneida was only nineteen, after all. There really was no rush.
Yvonne realized she had been too eager.
They didn’t continue the conversation but walked into the hall together.
The upscale wooden round table there was almost fully arranged.
Soon, everyone would be sitting there, having dinner together.
Claude and Bella were sitting on the couch, having no intention of greeting Yvonne as she approached.
After all, Claude had the final say in the Bane family. He feared no one else but Lionel.
Other than Lionel, Claude cared little for anyone else, including Yvonne, even though she was the wife of his father.
Just then, a tall man dressed in a black suit elegantly walked into the hall.
He was strikingly handsome and gentle with thin red lips, fair skin, and light pupils, exuding a subtly noble but aloof temperament.
Oneida noticed him immediately.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the man walked in, his gaze was fixed on Oneida from the get–go.
The two of them locked eyes across the room, an unsaid conversation hanging in the air.
The man’s eyes were narrow, deep, and cold.
His gaze seemed casual yet unfathomable, emitting a mysterious chill. Being stared at with such eyes was really chilling. He was like a viper. Exactly, a viper!
Looking at this man, Oneida thought it quite fitting to compare him to that creature.
He was definitely not a man to be trifled with.
“Jonas, you’re finally here.” Claude’s voice suddenly rang in Oneida’s ears.
In a trice, Claude had approached that man, showing a genuinely warm smile. “You’re the last one to show up. You must drink more later.”
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That man just smiled, noncommittally.
Oneida’s eyes twinkled slightly.
She thought, ‘So, he is Jonas!‘
Claude and Jonas were truly blood brothers.
It was said that their mother was a commoner, also the first love of Jackson’s father.
Due to Lionel’s disapproval of their marriage, she never received her rightful status.
Despite this, she gave birth to two boys in secret.
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The elder one was Claude and the younger one was Jonas.
Though they were illegitimate children, Lionel couldn’t bear to see the family bloodline cast aside, so the boys were brought into the Bane family
Unexpectedly, Jackson’s father was a true playboy. Apart from his offspring with his first love, he had another child with another woman.
This child was Karen.
Karen came to the Bane family alone after she listened to her mother’s last words.
Subsequently, she became the third child of the Bane family..
The fact that the first three children of the esteemed Bane family were illegitimately born by two women shocked the entire Jeahron when the news broke out.
Later on, Jackson’s father finally heeded his parents‘ wishes and turned over a new leaf in preparation for marriage.
His bride was none other than Yvonne, the daughter of the Lowell family.
Shortly after their marriage, Yvonne gave birth to a son.
He was Jackson.
Jackson was the youngest, the fourth child of the Bane family, and the one with the most legitimate lineage.
As the only legitimate child, he was
the most noble son of the Bane family.
Ironically, he was disabled in both legs, detached from worldly affairs. Besides, Karen devoted herself to showbiz, paying no regard to the affairs of the Bane family.
Therefore, the major control of the Bane family resided with Claude and Jonas.
The two could be said to rule the roost within the Bane family.
Oneida fixed her eyes on the two brothers.
They didn’t look alike.
Claude appeared somewhat greasy,
while Jonas was refreshingly handsome.
However, Jonas gave her no good impression.
Claude was a visibly base person with his feelings completely undisguised, while Jonas was unfathomable.
Such an individual was even harder to deal with.
As Oneida pondered, Jonas walked unhurriedly from Claude’s side towards Oneida and the others.
He first courteously greeted Yvonne. “Aunt Yvonne.”
Hearing this, Yvonne couldn’t help but smile at him.
Compared to Claude, Yvonne liked Jonas.
Unlike Claude, who was always looking down on her, Jonas had always been polite to her since young and had often helped her out and treated Jackson quite well too.
After greeting Yvonne, Jonas turned to look at Jackson who was sitting in a wheelchair. Jonas smiled faintly, “Jackson, how’s it going?”
Jackson just nodded slightly and responded indifferently, “Not bad.”
“Good. If you need any help, just tell me,” Jonas said with narrowed eyes and in a deep voice.
After that, his gaze shifted to Oneida, his eyes flashing a glint of sharpness.
Despite its fleeting, Oneida caught it.
She slightly tightened her fingers, her expression cold as she met his gaze.
Jonas smiled gently, looking every bit a gentleman.
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However, Onrida knew he was not
“So, you’re Oneida Jonas‘ voice was light. “Nice to meet grow?
Oneida gave a forced smile. “Me th
Just then, a servant enddenly ran into the hall.
“Mr. Roderick Bane i buk
At this news, everyone changed their faces.
Many were visibly surprised.
The so–called “Mr. Roderick Bane mentioned by the servant was Jackson’s father.
The reason everyone was so surprised was that Roderick hadn’t been home for a week.
He was just a nominal chairman of the Rane Group. In fact, Claude and Jonas had taken over the family business a long time ago. All Roderick needed to do was party his life away.
It was pretty common for him not to come home for a month.
The only silver lining was that Roderick hadn’t fathered any more illegitimate children. Otherwise, he might have pissed Lionel off
When she heard Roderick come back, Yvonne couldn’t help but frown. She muttered, “Well, does he know he has a home? He still has his conscience, huh? I thought he wouldn’t even show up for his father’s birthday.”
Just then, a tall man staggered into the hall.
He was in a dark jacket, looking handsome.
Roderick was naturally handsome. If not, how could his children all be good–looking?
However, at this moment, Roderick seemed to be drunk.
His checks were flushed, his gaze was bleary, and he was barely able to stand.
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