CHAPTER 513: CHAPTER 513: ARE YOU INSULTING ME?

This statement is almost absurd, making Evelyn Clayton laugh mockingly: "What?"

"I know it’s hard for you to accept. But Evelyn, The Ford Family is not what it used to be. Summer Monroe has been occupying the CEO position at The Ford Family for years, and now they’re soon electing a new chairman of the Group. The former chairman was an old friend of my father and a major shareholder in the group, but the old man is now too old to manage anything, and Summer has tied up most of the shareholders..."

While Violet Ford was talking, Evelyn Clayton couldn’t clearly see her expression, but she could hear the slight fatigue in her tone.

"If Franklin can’t become the chairman of the Group, and if that position is taken by Summer or her trusted shareholder, then The Ford Group might really change its name in the future."

Violet spoke with considerable emotion, "I don’t want Franklin to marry a girl with family lineage, also because of this. In fact, The Ford Family doesn’t need an alliance through marriage; he just needs to find a capable partner who can help him. At first, I thought he was interested in you, so I was very optimistic... but I never thought—"

Violet’s helplessness was evident in her words, but Evelyn Clayton felt uneasy no matter how she heard it.

She’s treating Franklin Ford’s marriage like a sacrificial pawn.

And, she’s denying Yara Reagan.

Evelyn Clayton didn’t have the position or qualification to judge other people’s affairs, but she had an obligation to defend her best friend.

"Sister Violet, I’ve always been concerned about the fortunes of The Ford Group, not just because you and Director Ford are my partners, but because I previously regarded you as friends, and you have helped me selflessly."

"You say you’re optimistic about me, and I’m honored. But what you mean is, essentially, that Yara isn’t good enough, isn’t capable of handling major affairs, is that right?"

Evelyn Clayton’s tone was very calm, and Violet Ford was familiar enough with her that she didn’t feel offended.

"That’s exactly what I mean," Violet Ford said directly. "I know Franklin’s temperament. He hasn’t said anything right now because he feels it’s not the right time and doesn’t want to drag someone he cares about into muddy waters. He’d rather handle things on his own first and then see if there’s a chance to rekindle the relationship."

"But I don’t want him to do that! If you can’t grow fond of him and be with him, then I must begin to find another, more suitable wife for him."

Violet’s words became increasingly absurd, as if she couldn’t stop herself: "Back then, Summer seemed like a girl from a single-parent family, but the forces behind her are not to be underestimated. My father allowed her to marry Felix because of this, and because Felix liked her. But Summer is not deserving of her position, and I will never allow Franklin to go through a similar tragedy."

Evelyn Clayton frowned slightly, catching the key phrase: "The forces behind Summer?"

Violet Ford didn’t notice Evelyn Clayton’s expression; she just continued: "Yes. I think if my father were still alive, he would probably regret his decision. But after all these years, it’s come to this point, and all I can do is look out for Franklin."

"Yara is a good kid. But to put it bluntly, she’s not qualified to enter The Ford Family."

Evelyn Clayton’s thoughts lingered on "Summer’s background," yet she still felt deeply displeased.

Suppressing the coldness in her words, she said firmly, "Sister Violet, I think you’re insulting me and my friend."