Transmigrated as the Villain Boss's Precious Darling-Chapter 165: Airing Grievances

"Clayton, did Tang Xiaonan say something to you? I know it wasn’t right for Yuhai to snatch the meat, but Tang Xiaonan and her cousin knocked over his food and even spat. That’s the only reason I said a few words to her, and I scolded Yuhai afterward, too."

Jacqueline Spann sounded aggrieved. She and Clayton Xavier had known each other for so many years. Did he really not know what kind of person she was?

But now he was turning distant all because of a rude little brat. A chill crept into Jacqueline Spann’s heart, but more than that, she was heartbroken.

She didn’t care what anyone else thought of her, but she cared deeply about Clayton Xavier’s opinion. Despite being only ten, the precocious and calculating Jacqueline Spann had already developed feelings for Clayton. Her heart soured with jealousy toward Tang Xiaonan.

Clayton Xavier sensed her distress and his heart softened. He said sheepishly, "I didn’t say you were wrong. I really am busy."

’Maybe it really was a misunderstanding,’ he thought. ’Tang Xiaonan is only six; she can’t tell right from wrong. That must be why she said she hated Jacqueline. Jacqueline wouldn’t do something like that.’

Jacqueline Spann gave a self-deprecating smile. "I get it. Clayton, does this mean you’re not going to come see me anymore?"

"No... Don’t jump to conclusions."

The words tumbled out, but Clayton Xavier was instantly conflicted again. ’If I go see Jacqueline, my mother and grandmother will be upset. But if I don’t, she’ll be miserable.’ He felt so torn. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Then... when you’re done being busy, can we study together again, Clayton?" Jacqueline Spann asked, looking at him with hopeful eyes. Her heart was in her throat.

’She needed Clayton’s tutoring, but even more, she needed the study materials he collected. She didn’t have a single one. If she only relied on what they taught at school, there was no way she’d get into a university.’

Clayton Xavier hesitated. He couldn’t bring himself to refuse her, but he didn’t dare to readily agree either.

In truth, the author has romanticized him quite a bit. Clayton Xavier’s biggest flaw was his indecisiveness. His character would only become more resolute after being tempered in the world of business, but the Clayton of this moment was sorely lacking in that very quality.

"Clayton, who’s here?"

An old woman’s voice drifted down from upstairs. Jacqueline Spann didn’t dare to linger. Of everyone in the Xavier family, the one she was most intimidated by was Old Mrs. Xavier. Even when the old woman said nothing and simply stared at her, Jacqueline didn’t dare to breathe.

"I’m leaving now, goodbye, Clayton!"

Jacqueline Spann scurried away, not noticing Old Mrs. Xavier standing at the second-floor window. The old woman had spotted her the moment she arrived. With her sharp hearing, she had heard every word that passed between Jacqueline and her grandson.

"No one! I was just reading a lesson out loud."

Clayton Xavier shouted back, then sat down and went back to his book, even reciting a few lines from his lesson. The old woman’s gaze sharpened. She looked outside, watching Jacqueline Spann’s slender and graceful retreating figure. ’Her looks and her bearing are quite good, and she’s incredibly cunning. A girl like that would be a perfect match for my grandson.’

’Jacqueline’s shrewdness and decisiveness would be the perfect complement to Clayton’s naivete and indecisiveness. She could surely restore the Xavier family’s fortunes. But the girl just had to be Phoenix Golding’s daughter.’

’That woman, Phoenix Golding... she was utterly disgusting.’

’So be it. There are thousands of good girls in the world; there was no need to break her daughter-in-law’s heart over one little brat. This Jacqueline Spann must never be allowed to marry into the Xavier family.’

Jim Thorne carried Tang Xiaonan home on his back, not letting her walk a single step. In truth, she really wanted to stroll along the country path for a while, but alas, Jim wouldn’t give her the chance.

When they got home, Felix Thorne and Phoebe Huxley weren’t back from work yet. They had already gone to the fields and wouldn’t be finished until five-thirty. Jim, still carrying Tang Xiaonan, headed to the fields to find them.