Percy is just a prop to SJ, he’s probably encouraged by IJ to appease her daughter and tolerate the iPhone intrusion because she can smell that’s where the money is at.
I also think, as with villortti, IJ and Percy are invited to events hosted by Ardmore, showered with attention and given the VIP treatment. We all know how much IJ loves attention, in reality she’s being buttered up for money. IJ and Percy probably have something to do with the cadgo money being donated to Ardmore which is why the announcement was made in their presence. I think the nasty bowl was a offering from the company with a request to have exposure. You scratch my back I’ll scratch yours. IJ duly obliged. Hence the big fuss over unwrapping it on her birthday flog in Framlington (reunited with Mummy, birthday = more views than usual) therefore having to find other prop presents quickly to make it look like a legit present opening. It was an advertising stunt, no more, no less. Hence the worn shoes and random cheese grater. They must perceive their viewers as stupid!?! Situations like these do show how SJ and IJ minds work though and that they are easily manipulated for free gifts and VIP status.
@OhIDontKnow... Sending my condolences and love across the pond
I’m so sorry for your loss.