Chapter 36: Snatching a Son-in-Law

"He is indeed here to protect this young man!" "Who is this guy really? Even Mr. Ford and Mr. Leigh are standing up for him. Could he be the young master of some family?" "Interesting, there will be quite a show now." The crowd looked at Jonathan and his group, curiosity gleaming in their eyes. They were eager to see what would happen next. Andrew and his group's faces darkened, all of them were confused, they didn't understand why Liam had appeared out of the blue and why he was standing on Jonathan's side. "Damn it! How did this country bumpkin get Liam's support?" Andrew muttered under his breath. As a high-ranking member of Skyward State, Andrew naturally knew the power of the Leigh family, a family no less influential than the Ford family! Luna's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched the scene unfold. "Isn't Jonathan just a country bumpkin? Why are there so many important figures speaking for him?" "Jonathan must have deceived Liam, too. Otherwise, why would Liam help a country bumpkin?" In Luna's eyes, Jonathan was nothing more than a lowly person. No matter how many people helped Jonathan, she believed that they were all deceived by him. "Mr. Leigh, you didn't take long to arrive," said William. Liam snorted, "I was wondering why Dr. Cornell was so close to the Ford family. Mr. Ford, you are quite willing to invest heavily." After saying that, Liam glanced at Evelyn who was standing next to Jonathan. Evelyn's face turned red under his gaze, she wanted to explain, but she also knew that if she said she had nothing to do with Jonathan, it would be a slap in her grandfather's face. Moreover, Jonathan had saved her life, she could... she could just repay this guy, it's not like they were really together. "What do you mean by 'invest heavily'? Dr. Cornell and my granddaughter are a perfect match, and it's a match made in heaven," said William triumphantly. "Hey, your granddaughter Evelyn is very good, but my granddaughter Grace is not bad either," Liam immediately retorted. He looked at Jonathan and said, "Dr. Cornell, what do you think of my Grace? She's a good girl." His words rendered everyone present speechless. "What does he mean? It seems like Liam also wants Jonathan to be his grandson-in-law?" "Grandpa!" Grace's face turned red, she didn't expect her grandfather to say such things in front of so many people. She didn't want to have anything to do with this deceiver. That's right, in Grace's eyes, Jonathan was nothing more than a lucky deceiver. "Grace, Dr. Cornell is a rare young talent. You should seize the opportunity before he gets married," Liam said. "Mr. Leigh, what do you mean? He is my grandson-in-law!" William declared, disgruntled. Liam retorted, "I've already inquired, Dr. Cornell is still single. How did he become your grandson-in-law?" Liam wasn't joking. He had investigated Jonathan recently and found that not only was he a peerless doctor, but he also possessed immense martial prowess. He wouldn't let a young talent like this slip away. When he saw that William's granddaughter was close to Jonathan, he had his own plans. Why should his granddaughter be any worse? Why should the Ford family get this bargain? Although Jonathan and his granddaughter had some disagreements, those were minor conflicts. Aren't feelings nurtured? Seeing the two old patriarchs of the Ford family and the Leigh family competing for a grandson-in-law, the onlookers were dumbfounded. "Are the two old patriarchs joking? They are blatantly offering their granddaughters!" "I must be dreaming, definitely! Dear God, strike me down with lightning. They are my goddesses! Why should a young man get to choose?" "Don't be so pessimistic. Maybe it's just as Ms. Tatham said, this guy somehow deceived the two old men." At this moment, Luna's face turned extremely ugly. Although she felt that the two old men from the Leigh and Ford families were speaking up for Jonathan on purpose, she was still unhappy. Jonathan, you are a lowly man from the countryside, and also the man I dumped. Why should the Ford family and the Leigh family offer their granddaughters to you? They must have been deceived by Jonathan. Country bumpkin, don't be complacent. One day, I will expose your true colors and make you roll back to the countryside in disgrace! Just as everyone was speculating whether Jonathan was a fraudster, two women walked in, Isabella and Ella. "The people of my Everwell Clinic have always been upright and honest. How could they be fraudsters? Everyone, you should think carefully before you speak. Otherwise, I will ask you directly." As her words fell, a look of surprise appeared on everyone's faces. "Isn't this the Clinic Leader of Everwell Clinic? She's also speaking up for this young man?" "The Clinic Leader of Everwell Clinic is a famous doctor in Skyward State. Could she also have some relationship with this country bumpkin? Is he her kept man?" "No way, I've heard that the Clinic Leader of Everwell Clinic is a beauty and has always been virtuous. How could she do such a thing?" "You can't judge a book by its cover. Otherwise, why would she speak for that young man? I bet she's quite wild in private." "Darn it, if I could be kept by such a beauty, I wouldn't mind even if I died!" Luna frowned slightly, "That's Isabella. Why is she speaking for Jonathan?" Andrew scoffed, "Luna, everyone is saying that this young man is Isabella's kept man." "It must be so. Luna, you can tell she's not decent just by looking at her. I heard that Everwell Clinic is very famous in Skyward State, and many officials and nobles go there for treatment. We're both business people. If she didn't give something, where would she get so many clients?" Chloe quickly added. Isaac nodded in agreement, "Chloe makes a good point. A friend of mine told me that recently, Henry, the general manager of Newman Group, often visits Everwell Clinic. Henry usually hangs out with some not-so-nice people. I guess this Isabella is the same." Hearing what everyone had to say, Luna sneered, "Country folks are really cheap, using such methods to exchange for money and status. It seems I've overestimated him." The better Jonathan's life was, the angrier she felt. She wished that Jonathan would become a rat that everyone shouted to beat! At this moment, Isabella quickly walked to Jonathan's side and grabbed his hand, "Didn't you say you would stay at home for a few days? Why did you come here? Come with me quickly!" Jonathan hadn't been to the clinic for a few days, saying he would stay at home. Isabella didn't think much of it, but she didn't expect him to appear at the party. When she first arrived, she saw Jonathan being gossiped about. Worried that Jonathan would be bullied, she quickly thought about taking him away. "Young lady, where are you taking my grandson-in-law?" "Yeah, who are you, and what's your relationship with my grandson-in-law?" Right then, William and Liam both expressed their displeasure at Isabella.