"Even Jillian doesn't really listen to Joseph anymore. I heard from our parents that Joseph hasn't been home recently; he's been staying at the guard team base. Joseph told Jillian not to deal with the Chip Family, and although Jillian agreed verbally, she secretly gets swindled and gives money away easily to them."
James Carter said, "The three members of the Chip Family have money again, so they're causing trouble, and Jillian's helping to sort it out. If she keeps on like this, sooner or later she'll suffer the consequences of her disobedience."
"Joseph told her that even if the Chip Family wanted to expose something, there's no evidence, and nobody would believe what they say. But Jillian is insecure; she thinks if the Chip Family spills the beans, it'll ruin her. So she always compromises on their excessive demands."
Joseph tried to persuade her, but couldn't, and it made Jillian resent him instead.
The grandparents Carter had long since stopped caring about Jillian.
