Chapter 159
“Well…” Jenny’s eyes flickered. “Can this wait until tomorrow?”
I promise I’ll come to buy it.
The sales agent’s expression dimmed. “Fine, let’s talk tomorrow. However, I’m afraid there’s nothing we can do if someone else buys the unit in the meantime.”
Jenny gritted her teeth. “How about I make a phone call first?”
“Sure.”
Jenny left the VIP lounge to find a quiet corner. Before dialing, she deliberately checked on Mindy and Miranda to ensure they couldn't hear her. Then, she pressed the call button.
“Hello, Dad. It’s me. I came to Lakeside Jewel today to check out the new apartment for you and Mom. Yes, that popular complex. It’s very popular!
Harold and I have both seen it. The environment is excellent. Yes, it’s very sought after! Why don’t you two come over today and sign the agreement? Just to be safe.”
Jenny had planned carefully. Her current apartment wasn't bad, but it paled in comparison to Lakeside. Coincidentally, her parents wanted to move.
Jenny planned to persuade them to buy a high-rise unit there. Then, she would convince them to move into her three-bedroom apartment while she and Harold moved into the new unit. After all, she was their only child. Eventually, the property would be hers.
She would put her parents’ names on the deed. The apartment could be transferred to her after full payment. Then, they could gift it to her, saving on taxes.
Jenny continued, “So it’s settled, Dad, Mom, hurry and take a cab here. Yes, it’s near Earnest High.”
Miranda and Mindy were unconcerned about who bought the apartment or whose name was on the deed. They lacked the patience to watch Jenny’s performance and left early because…
Lionel had called, urging them, “Didn’t you say you’d be quick? It’s been over an hour! Mindy, the front compound and backyard design is amazing! I just walked around. We can plant flowers, a vegetable garden, even fruit trees!”
Mindy was thrilled. She hadn’t even seen the house yet!
“We were delayed. We’ll head over now,” Mindy replied.
After watching her parents sign the agreement and pay, Jenny and Harold drove them home before returning themselves.
In the car, Jenny leaned back and sighed. “It’s finally settled.”
“Why were you so eager? What’s the difference between today and tomorrow? You dragged them out here, and it’s already dark…”
Jenny rolled her eyes. “That apartment needed to be bought quickly. We might not get another chance! We had to strike while the iron was hot. As for why I was so eager…”
Jenny smiled. “Hey, do you want to live in that house?”
Harold’s lips twitched. “What kind of question is that? Who wouldn’t want a nice house? The key is whether we can afford it.”
“Great, you want to live there. I do too,” she replied.
Harold noticed her devious tone. “What do you mean?”
Jenny countered, “What do you think? Isn’t my parents’ home going to be mine eventually? What’s wrong with enjoying it early? Besides, our current place isn’t bad…”
Harold gasped, “Don’t tell me, you mean to…”
“I do! What’s wrong with that? I’m their only daughter!” she retorted.
“Your parents won’t agree. That house is so expensive.”
“Don’t worry, I have a plan.”
Indeed, the house was expensive. Living in the high-rise would drain a middle-class family's finances, let alone a villa. Where did a young woman like Miranda get that kind of money?