Chapter 3

In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was

often seen as more lowly and desperate.

Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at

her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier

expression than when she was at the café.

Ha! I knew this loser wouldn’t be able to get over my

looks, so he’s come to badger me again!

Milani’s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when

she learned of the Lowe family’s intention.

“If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you’ll have

to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,”

she said as she raised her palm. “We won’t accept

anything less!”

Emmanuel’s heart instantly sank.

Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she

trying to sell her daughter?

Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded.

“T-That’s fine!”

As long as my son can get married, I’ll do anything to

make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling

the house!

how would she pay for the couple’s car and home?

“Sure. That’s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even

going so far as to pull her brother back when she

realized he wanted to object.

She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family,

and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up

enough to make the necessary down payments for

him.

Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help

Emmanuel with the car and home!

“Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the

wedding!” Milani suddenly said.

That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “Are

you guys marrying off your daughter or selling her? I

don’t mind paying this much if she’s coming to work for

us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated

like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don’t need

that!”

“Look at your son! What’s with that attitude?” Milani

yelled. “We aren’t even married yet, and he’s already so

domineering. Wouldn’t it be worse down the road?”

“No, no, no… The marriage will work out. It’d work out

just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the

wedding.

wait any longer…

by the end of

seen how things were

had to step in

“Mom! Stop forcing it!”

nothing

gift, car, and house. However, asking

supporter of his family

his wife, then?

sending her own money back

her parents?

then, Milani’s younger brother, Jacob

with a cocky grin plastered

forget about me, Milani! When it’s

I’d be counting on you guys

car and house

that, Emmanuel instantly exploded

rage.

the f*ck! Am I marrying

may as well

though Emmanuel had only meant that

Candy Crush Saga

Riches

to hold

You’d better remember what you

case, I’ll leave you to plan and pay for

and honeymoon. Don’t tell me

can’t afford that…”

a pig than

retorted as the

to experience on

back.

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didn’t know what the Zimmermans

no doubt

yourself! You’re just

a boar than

snapped back.

my qualities, I have

so why should I

only too happy that

out with me!

exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood

stormed off, leaving

but

only just

residence when three luxury

in front

popped out to see

almost dropped their jaws

saw the car lineup.

cars are worth tens of

Since when were the Lowes that

on the other contrary,

Hmm… Didn’t I see that car outside

café?

stepped out of

by his convoy of suited

he approached

to return the favor,

me outside the

say, everyone

her excitement and gripped

brother’s arm tightly.

this like

thought about it, the more

Who knew this

he have

café?

his hand, and

several

only were there precious stones

famous paintings,

a Porsche key.

items had to

million.

a mere eighty thousand

ten million was an eye-watering amount

Emmanuel could only dream

scene, the Zimmerman

almost collapsed in shock.

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