Ashton Heath couldn’t help but sneer, "Listening to everything she says without any personal opinions, isn’t that taking her too seriously? If she wants a puppet as her son, then I’m indeed not the son she wants."
"Ashton, your Mom said... You two argued because of Joanna’s work problems? She hopes Joanna can quit the entertainment industry and stay at home, taking care of the family and being a good wife and mother. But you don’t agree with her."
Madam Heath paused for a few seconds before asking again, "What are your thoughts on Joanna’s work?"
Ashton Heath furrowed his brows and kept silent.
Perhaps Madam Heath’s main purpose for making this phone call was to discuss this matter.
When he brought Joanna back to the family, he didn’t specifically mention her job to Madam Heath.
But he believed Madam Heath would definitely investigate it thoroughly.
Since Madam Heath hadn’t asked about it yet, it meant she didn’t mind.
Or perhaps, even if she minded it internally, she was willing to respect Joanna and not interfere with her work.
But now she suddenly asked about it...
Perhaps Madam Heath’s thoughts had changed.
And the reason for this sudden change was likely related to the two recent scandals involving Joanna.
Madam Heath had always been a very traditional woman.
She could accept her granddaughter-in-law being involved in film shooting, but she absolutely couldn’t accept her being frequently involved in scandals with other men.
For a powerful family like the Heath family, reputation and face were more important than anything else.
If it affected the family’s reputation, Madam Heath wouldn’t just sit idly by.
Thinking of this, Ashton’s frown deepened.
Madam Heath was an elder he highly respected.
He could be strong-willed with Lady Octavia, but when it came to Madam Heath...
While pondering, he heard Madam Heath’s voice again, "What’s really going on between her and that male actor? Ashton, I’m not an elder who likes to interfere in the younger generation’s affairs. You are no longer children and have your own opinions. You know what you should and shouldn’t do. So, as long as you don’t do anything outrageous and it doesn’t affect the Heath family’s reputation, I wouldn’t bother to meddle."
"You and your brother Gary have indeed brought honor to the Heath family. I don’t need to worry about you two. I didn’t want to interfere in Joanna’s work either. She loves shooting films, so let her do it. Even though the entertainment industry is a sprawling melting pot, with the Heath family shielding her, no one dares to do anything to her. I’m not worried about whether the circle is chaotic or not. However, what on earth is going on with her frequent scandals with other men?"
"I believe she hasn’t done anything outrageous, but too many scandals aren’t good either, right?"
There was no blame in Madam Heath’s words, but rather a calm tone explaining her point of view.
She truly didn’t mean to blame Joanna.
Ashton also understood that, so he listened patiently before saying calmly, "Grandma, when I go back, I’ll explain everything to you."
"I’m not a fool; I have my own judgment for everything."
"Alright," Madam Heath was reasonable and didn’t continue to ask further, "Let’s wait for your return to discuss. Is your mom still on your blacklist? If you don’t unblock her, she’ll come to cry to me again."