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… I must

wish by the end of the

things were

she had to step in to persuade

“Mom! Stop forcing it!”

nothing wrong with

house. However, asking

sole supporter of his

What about his wife, then? Why can’t

in? Will she be sending her

her parents?

then, Milani’s younger brother, Jacob

cocky grin plastered

Don’t forget about me,

get married, I’d be

car

hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded

rage.

marrying your

well support all

though Emmanuel had only meant that as

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Riches

decided to hold him to his

remember what you just

leave you to plan and

honeymoon. Don’t tell

can’t afford that…”

a pig than a woman

Emmanuel retorted as the

experience on the battlefield

back.

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the

there was no doubt they

yourself! You’re just an

a boar than you!”

snapped back.

I have no problem marrying a

so why should I settle for a pauper

too happy that he wants to

out with me!

exasperated

off, leaving Alessandra

choice but

had only just stepped out of

three luxury cars

in front of

Zimmermans quickly popped out to

dropped

saw the car lineup.

are

on? Since when were the Lowes

other contrary, seemed to

of the cars. Hmm… Didn’t I see that car

café?

stepped out of the

convoy of suited

as he approached Emmanuel

“I’m here to return the favor, Mr.

me outside the

to say, everyone

her excitement

brother’s arm tightly.

this like those rags-to-riches

about it,

this old geezer was

he have intentionally fallen at

café?

waved his hand, and

had unloaded several boxes

there precious stones and jewelry,

also famous

a Porsche key.

the items had to be at least

million.

earned a mere eighty thousand

million was an eye-watering amount

Emmanuel could only dream

scene, the Zimmerman

almost collapsed in shock.

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