As soon as Jason Lowe got home, he told his mother, Wendy Evans, all about what had happened at lunch.

Wendy immediately passed the news on to Daisy, saying, "Oh Daisy, Jolie is really something! I didn't realize she knew Mr. Cooper! You should've told me earlier-we're friends, after all!

"If I'd known she had that connection, we could've avoided all those setbacks. You should talk to Jolie. Let's arrange a dinner with Mr. Cooper for both our families. It'll help strengthen ties and make the partnership even smoother." Jolie, observing her mother's bright, eager expression, could already guess what she was thinking.

She frowned slightly and said, "That guy from the Lowe family basically told me that if I 'entertained' him, he'd consider giving the Quin family a bit more influence in the deal."

Daisy's smile vanished instantly.

"How outrageous!"

Her expression darkened with anger.

was the daughter she had carefully nurtured for over a decade there was no way she'd let a

said firmly. "He really needs to take a good look in the mirror-thinking he stands a chance with you? What a pathetic creep aiming way out of his league." Jolie remained

her anger, Daisy softened and said, "Jolie, Jason's a creep, but Mr. Cooper is different. He even had lunch with you today, which shows you hold a special place in his mind. You need to stay in

bit tired. I'll head upstairs

ahead," Daisy replied, deciding to give

events of the day with him. He was overjoyed, suggesting they invite Gavin to dinner to

in Larbor City, and a partnership with them

Jolie to the

"You're my perfect partner. Tomorrow, talk to Jolie about setting up that dinner with

had a good night's sleep, though she

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