Matriarch of the Hockleys

"Yes, but I believe that I can impress her and win her heart." Carl said confidently.

"Really? I don't know how old that lady is with you. If the age difference is too large, it's not suitable." Eden didn't like Carl very much. He played with the pen and spoke slowly.

"It's about the same age as Miss Bruce, but the age difference doesn't have much influence." Carl has long sensed Eden's hostility.But it's inevitable, isn't it?In any case, in the end he will give Andrea the Hockley surname.

"I don't think so. No lady is willing to marry a man who is too old. They don't want to face an old husband when they are still beautiful!"

"Only experienced men know how to cherish their beloved girls. This is a well-known fact." Carl didn't care about Eden's irony.What's more, in the upper class, the phenomenon of old couples and young wives is extremely common.

"Really?" Eden looked at the cup in his hand with some displeasure.

"Then what about Mr. Bruce? I heard that you don't have a sweetheart yet? Mrs. Bruce came to the United States this time, maybe for this matter." Carl looked concerned, but Eden thought he had seen Carl's eyes The intention to watch a good show.

"I'm not sure about this. Mr. Hockley, won't you go back and clean it up first? Don't you want to inspect it during this time?" Eden sneered.

"Oh, of course." As if he just remembered this, Carl got up hastily. "Then I'll go first, thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Bruce."

"I'll see you off." Eden got up and pushed open the door, as if seeing off a guest. "sorry to bother you."

……

"Mr. Hockley, go slowly." Eden stood beside the car, his eyes a little cold.

"Thank you, Mr. Eden." Carl suddenly approached the window, he smiled and said, "I think I am very suitable for standing with Miss Bruce, what do you think?"

Karl didn't see Eden, whose complexion was a little dark, and he didn't expect this 'second brother-in-law' to be able to answer anything at all. "Let's drive!"

Looking at the car gradually leaving, Eden sneered, "Humph,"

"Eden," Andrea said doubtfully, "where's Mr. Hockley?"

"He's gone back," Eden replied angrily. "Stay away from him, Andrea. He's older than me."

"Eden, what are you talking about. We haven't known each other for a long time, where are you thinking!" Andrea's eyes flickered.

"Andrea, don't change the subject. Mr. Hockley is nearly ten years older than you, he is not suitable for you. I don't want to have a brother-in-law older than me, okay?" Eden looked at Gu left and right seriously For his sister.

"Eden!" Andrea screamed in embarrassment. "Anyway, take care of yourself, Andrea, don't ignore my words." Eden breathed out helplessly.In fact, if Hockley pursued Andrea, he would be considered the right match.But after all, the Hockleys stayed in the United States all the time, which was too far away.The family generally wanted a British son-in-law (brother-in-law), not to mention the fact that Hockley's ages were too different, otherwise he would not have objected so much.

……the next day

"Andrea, are you going out?" Mrs. Bruce drank black tea gracefully.

"Yes, Mom, I have an appointment with someone." Andrea pursed her lips nervously.

"Who is it?" Eden suddenly had a bad feeling, "Could it be yesterday,"

"Mr. Hockley invited me to go shopping together." Knowing that she couldn't be fooled, Andrea simply didn't hide it.

"When did you make an appointment, why didn't I know!?" Could it be that Hockley had already abducted his sister before he knew it!

"Mum, I'm leaving first, I'm almost late." Andrea looked at Eden who was on the verge of rage, and tried to escape the scene.

"Andrea!" Eden couldn't help but increase his voice when he noticed Andrea's movements.

"Eden, what about your gentlemanly demeanor!" Mrs. Bruce, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Andrea, go to the appointment first!"

"Okay, Mommy." Andrea quickened her pace with a guilty conscience.

"Mom," Eden was dissatisfied. Didn't mother know that Hockley had other plans? "I know what you want to say, Eden." Mrs. Bruce looked at her son who was hesitant to speak, feeling a little helpless in her heart.

"That Mr. Hockley is pursuing Andrea, do you think I can't see it?" She said angrily.

"Then, is mom satisfied with that Mr. Hockley?" Eden was a little puzzled. Did mom want to match them up?

"How come, this kind of thing should go with the flow. Besides, Mr. Hockley has no particularly unbearable shortcomings except that he is a little older." Mrs. Bruce's attitude made Eden a little puzzled, and he didn't think his mother would agree. Let my sister marry to the United States.

"But the United States is too far away from the United Kingdom. If Andrea stays in the United States all the time, it will be fine," Eden said in embarrassment.

"Anyway, you are doing business here. It seems that you may spend most of your time in the United States in the future, and you just happened to take care of Andrea by the way. If you come back to England to visit us in the future, you can still make friends with Andrea. Partner." Mrs. Bruce said indifferently, her strange attitude aroused Eden's suspicion.He thought his mother was hiding something from him.

"What about father and elder brother! They won't agree either." Eden hurriedly carried out Earl Bruce and Viscount Bruce.

"I've already asked them about this matter. Conrad proposed it on his own initiative." Mrs. Bruce didn't want her daughter to marry far away, but this was the safest option so far.

"Why?" Eden shouted in disbelief.

"The situation in various countries is tense now, and you are aware of that. Your elder brother has received internal news that the war may have broken out in the past two years." Mrs. Bruce couldn't help frowning when she remembered the conversation she had with her husband in the United States.

"The situation in the United States is much better than in Europe. Once the war breaks out, Andrea's marriage will be delayed."

"It's not that Mr. Hockley is necessary. In short, I am here not only to find a wife for you, but also to help Andrea choose a husband in the United States." Mrs. Bruce said helplessly.

"Mom," Eden was taken aback by the information revealed in Mrs. Bruce's words.He has not returned to the UK for several years. Although he knows that the conflicts in European countries are acute, he did not expect the situation to become so precarious.You must know that the Bruce family has an earl and a viscount at least, but now their father and the others have proposed the idea of ​​letting Andrea marry far away in the United States.It is conceivable how tense the situation in Europe has become.

"Then Mom, let's choose another candidate!" Even so, Eden was still not satisfied with Carl, an old man whose grade was older than him! !

"Let's take a look first! If Andrea also likes him, this marriage is not a bad idea. After all, the conditions of the Hockley family are still very good in the United States." Bruce thought for a while, and continued: "If it is really not possible, Just find a few more people to choose.”

"Okay, Mom." Eden made up his mind to carefully select a few suitable gentlemen.

"By the way, by the way, give me the list of some famous ladies," Mrs. Bruce said suddenly.

"Mom," what Eden was worried about finally happened, "You still dislike that Mr. Hockley's age. You seem to be about the same age as him! At least he is actively pursuing a sweetheart, but why don't you even have a sweetheart? !" "Mom!" Eden suddenly thought of the girl who confessed to him shyly, and he felt a little depressed.

"Eden, have you already taken a fancy to a lady?" Mrs. Bruce noticed Eden's abnormality.

"Why? Mom, don't talk nonsense." Eden retorted hastily.

"Eden, you are already 26 years old. Don't let us worry about it anymore, okay?" Looking at the unhappy Eden, Mrs. Bruce continued: "Conrad is two years older than you, although he is not married yet , but at least he already has a fiancée. Eden, I hope that you and Andrea can bring their other half home this Christmas." Mrs. Bruce was a little depressed.

"Your father is already 60 years old, and the war may have broken out in a few years. Can't you let him see you get married as soon as possible?"

"I'll try my best, Mom." Eden had a headache, and he didn't want to talk about this topic anymore.

"Okay! I'll go sit in the garden for a while, go get busy!" Mrs. Bruce saw Eden's impatience, so she had to stop. "kindness."

"Miss, we're here." The driver parked the car steadily at the entrance of 'Hockley Firm'.

Andrea got out of the car, turned sideways and told the driver standing by the door, "Come pick me up at four o'clock in the afternoon."

"Don't be so troublesome." Carl, who came out in a hurry, heard Andrea's words. He smiled and said, "I will send you back later. Miss Bruce, you have to be considerate of the gentleman's demeanor."

"Then trouble Mr. Hockley," Andrea smiled, "You go back first!" "Yes."

"Miss Bruce, would you like to visit the firm?" Carl suggested, "Every firm has its own unique features." "Of course."

"Please follow me," Carl stood beside Andrea, tilting his head slightly.

Andrea followed Carl while listening to his introduction. "'Hockley Firm' mainly sells all products related to steel."