Lilian Jackson warmed the teacup and poured him tea.
Koa Jackson glanced down, picked up the teacup, took a sip, then put it down again, and said to Lydia Williams, "She's only nineteen, still a child. It's only right for me to be more understanding."
What did he mean by that?
He was actually defending Mia Ginger!
Lydia Williams gave a dry laugh, "I just didn't want you to feel wronged?"
"Thank you, Mom." Koa Jackson didn't say more, lowering his head again to taste the tea, his gaze fleetingly landing on Lilian Jackson's wrist, pausing briefly on her watch.
"Regardless, there's no reason to go back on an engagement once it's set. Girl Mia was lost for seventeen years, which wasn't her fault, and adapting to her current identity and life naturally takes time," the Old Master Jackson looked at Koa Jackson, "She's only nineteen, and your age isn't exactly young, how about an engagement first?"
"Isn't it too early to be engaged?" Zane Jackson, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, "She's been back with the Ginger Family for a month now, and there hasn't even been a formal introductory banquet to establish her status. In my opinion, there's no need to rush the engagement."
"Indeed," Lydia Williams also laughed, "After being lost for over a decade, I'm sure Charlotte and the others would be reluctant to let their daughter marry so quickly again."
"What does Koa think?" The Old Master, after a moment of thought, turned to Koa Jackson.
"We really shouldn't rush, Grandpa," Koa Jackson replied in a much gentler tone, "As you said, she needs time to adapt to this identity, we shouldn't pressure her too much."
Mia Ginger is rightfully a lady of noble birth, but ironically, within this circle, everyone only knows Zuri Ginger, not Mia Ginger.
She has a sensitive and stubborn nature, and accepting this upheaval of her life in a short time already requires bearing a lot of pressure, how could she be expected to jump straight into an engagement?
The Jackson Family is a prestigious and aristocratic family, with Old Master Jackson having five siblings.
The Jackson Group has always been the premier financial conglomerate.
He also has a brother and sister who have moved to Y Country, both with notable achievements in their respective fields.
Old Master Jackson is the last of his generation in the Jackson Family, having resided inland, surviving the past half-century of trials with grace. His eldest grandson, Eddie Jackson, is already forty, with the flourishing Cox Family already giving the Old Master a great-grandson eight years ago.
The Jackson Family in Cloud Capital has always been a prominent family inland, not at all inferior to the Jackson Clan in Scent River.
In fact—
Old Master Jackson has been living in the ancestral home of the Jackson Family, now age ninety-six, the only surviving elder of his generation, and his clan status is unparalleled by any other descendent.
And Koa Jackson is his most cherished grandson.
The early engagement between him and Mia Ginger was only known to the Ginger and Jackson Families, and many knew of his return to the country last year, with numerous heiresses, both overt and covert, attempting to marry into the family.
Koa Jackson was naturally aware of these matters.
Once Mia Ginger became his fiancée, she would have to face countless scrutinizing and questioning eyes.
Among which, there could be numerous individuals from the Jackson Family, possibly even many relatives, with complex relationships difficult to maneuver, and she, being so young, how could she manage?
Though he has some protective inclinations towards her, there's no way to guarantee shielding her from all gossip and slander, ensuring her unscathed.
Rather than this, it's better to put it aside temporarily and proceed step by step.
The Old Master, naturally understanding his concerns, thought for a moment and smilingly suggested, "It's fine not to get engaged yet. But you're not young anymore, the old man can't delay you into your thirties. You and Girl Mia should spend more time together, get to know each other, and develop feelings."
"You're right." Koa Jackson nodded.
"How about this," the Old Master thought for a moment and spoke, "In a few days, go and check out the Cloudy Capital residence, consult with your Uncle Ginger, and have Mia come over each weekend to stay with you. Living under the same roof is the easiest way to understand each other."
"Huh?"
Everyone in the living room frowned in unison.
Lydia Williams was feeling a bit pained.
The Cloudy Capital is the country's top flat villa residence, west bordering Central Park, south adjacent to Flowing Shore, with a northern internationalized commercial center soon to be completed, the location and environment are optimal, every inch is priceless.
That villa under the Old Master's name covers five acres, with a residential area close to a thousand square meters, and he hands it over to Koa Jackson just like that?
Lilian Jackson's jealousy and bitterness overflowed.
"Grandpa, she's not even twenty, some things shouldn't be rushed." Koa Jackson's tone was somewhat peculiar, glancing at the Old Master.
"I'm not asking you to share a room," the Old Master rolled his eyes, "Alright. It's decided, mainly to give you two a chance to interact, I'm tired, going back to the room to rest for a while."
"I'll help you." Zane Jackson, sitting closest, got up quickly.
Meanwhile—
Mia Ginger and her group had already reached the doorstep.
The ride was silent.
Watching Mia carry her shoebox inside, Charlotte Chester's frown never relaxed, waiting for her to voluntarily explain.
Yet, even after entering the living room, Mia showed no intention of explaining, and was about to head upstairs with her shoes.
Charlotte Chester, exasperated, looking at her back, scolded, "Mia Ginger, stop right there!"