Mr. Jones Be Gentle (Grace) novel Chapter 1434

"Maria, I'm your dad." Zachary looked at his daughter with an understanding gaze.

Maria wanted to deny it, but she also knew her father must have noticed something.

"As parents, we know our daughter." Zachary said, "Your mommy and I have guessed that you went to the University of London for your idol."

Maria's heart skipped a beat; she looked at her father in shock. It seemed that her father was really smart. Not only did he know about it, but even her mother did too.

She smiled, feeling a little embarrassed. Inexplicably, her face became rosy as if she'd been caught with her hand in the cookie jar.

"Dad, to be honest, that's not the whole reason." Maria still wanted to defend herself.

"Maria." Zachary sighed, "I'm not scolding you. You are a smart girl, and I have always trusted you. You've done very well in the past four years."

Maria was a little surprised at her father's affirmation

She looked at her father in surprise, wanting to see if he agreed with her choice from his gaze.

Maria knew no one would be able to change her mind once it was made up.

However, of course, she hoped her parents could give her their blessing and support. Only then could she do it with no hamstring.

"A penny for your thoughts?" Zachary, an excellent businessman, was naturally proficient in catering to one's desires. Thus, he had a good guess about his daughter's thoughts. "I wouldn't mind investing in your company if you pitch it well."

Maria was stunned, and surprise flashed across her eyes. That was great! She would need a lot of money to start an entertainment company. She would need it to sign potential talents, as well as for setup and planning. She would also need to hire managing teams. If she had the support of her father, half of her problems would be solved.

"All right." Maria let out a sigh of relief. "I went to study abroad on the spur of the moment because I wanted to pursue my idol."

"Because of Liam Robinson?" Zachary raised his eyebrows, feeling like any father would after knowing their daughter pursued another man. Hence, his jealousy was evident in his tone.

Hearing this, Maria immediately became alert. "Dad, I told you because you said you wouldn't be mad." "I'm not mad." Then, Zachary composed himself. "I just think that there is nothing good about him, and he is not worthy of my daughter's efforts. You missed the chance to go to Oxford and Cambridge because of him. Because of his incompetence, you've suffered a loss by studying with him at the University of London."

Hearing her father's indignant tone, Maria was rather surprised and felt a little absurd. She didn't know what to say when she saw her usually calm father feeling outraged for her.

She was touched but also felt that she had been a bit too selfish.

"Dad, I'm sorry," Maria apologized softly. "I'm way too selfish this time."

"Don't apologize." Zachary looked at his daughter. "Everyone experienced the same feelings when they were younger."

Maria was stunned.

"So I understand your choice, but you also have to understand my feelings too." He looked at his daughter sincerely. "You have to know, your mother and I love you very much. We'll feel upset when we see you suffer."

"It doesn't matter, Dad." Maria said with a smile, "I don't feel that way. If I can succeed in founding my own entertainment company, it would be my proudest achievement. At least pursuing my idol would be worthwhile."

"If you really succeed, then it's worth the effort. You need to be clear while pursuing your idols instead of doing it blindly," Zachary said seriously.

"I know, Dad. I'm doing good, and I know what I'm doing." Maria said.

"Does Liam know how you feel?" Zachary asked.

Maria awkwardly smiled and nodded. "He knows, but he has no feelings for me. I am just one of the millions of fangirls in his eyes."

"He doesn't know what he's missing out on." Instantly, Zachary was filled with rage as he knitted his brows. "How dare he overlook my daughter?"

"Dad, it's fate. I'm only 20; I still have a long way to go. Plus, I have confidence in myself. Even if the outcome isn't what I want, at least I won't have any regrets."

"Are you really going to borrow money to do it?" Zachary looked at his daughter.

"Of course! Since it's my own business, I can't depend on my parents. I'll return the money on a regular schedule," She said seriously.

Zachary looked at his daughter and could not help sighing. His daughter had grown up so fast.

Although she was very impulsive, she was not doing it blindly. Then, Zachary smiled faintly and said, "Alright then, I'm waiting for your report."

"No problem. But Dad, can you keep this from Mommy for now? Also, don't do anything to Liam either. I want to do this myself," Maria chuckled as she replied.

"I know. Don't you have any faith in me?" Zachary said.

"Of course, I do. I'm just afraid that it'll slip your mind."

"Don't worry. I won't tell your mom. She'd just freak out."

"Are you two going to have another kid?"

"No more." Zachary said seriously, "I want to have some peace and quiet with your mother. It was a pain to raise you and your brother."

"Is it that bad?" Maria grumbled, "I think Mom can have another kid. At least she wouldn't be so bored with more people running around the house."

"You are already 20. Do you really want another younger brother or sister?" "Of course. Lowell is just three years older than us, and it's been great so far," Maria said.

Zachary took a look at his daughter and seemed a little moved. "It's all up to your mom."

"I'll talk to her about it. You guys can start trying for another baby."