Chapter 674: A Quoted Price of Forty Thousand

Seeing the anger on Gordon's face, Joyce tried to pacify, "Dad, don't be angry. Maybe something came up on the way for Jessica. I'll call her later to check on the situation." In contrast to Alex's family, Joyce didn't seize the opportunity to attack Jessica. Despite disliking Jessica's behavior, Joyce had a genuine fondness for her niece, Sophia. Suppressing his anger, Gordon said, "Joyce, I heard your sister say that she came with Sophia and that freeloader, Leo. It would have been wonderful if my granddaughter had found a young talent like Donald Vogt, but instead, she married a waste of space. Oh..." After Gordon finished speaking, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Hearing Gordon mention Leo, a look of disdain and disgust appeared on Joyce's face. Although she was close to Sophia, it didn't mean she held Leo in high regard. To Joyce, Sophia marrying Leo was like putting a flower in manure. "Dad, why bother mentioning Leo, that waste? Once I marry Donald Vogt, I will t