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.

any longer… I

by the end of the

seen how things were

had to step in

“Mom! Stop forcing it!”

right. There’s nothing wrong

and house.

of his

What about his wife, then? Why

be sending her own money

her parents?

Milani’s younger

a cocky grin plastered on

“Haha! Don’t forget about me, Milani! When it’s

married, I’d be counting on

my car and

Emmanuel

rage.

Am I marrying your sister or your

I may as well

though Emmanuel had only meant that

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Riches

Milani decided to hold him to

what you just

I’ll leave you to plan

banquet and honeymoon. Don’t tell

can’t afford that…”

marry a

Emmanuel retorted as the rage and

on

back.

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didn’t know what the Zimmermans

no

at yourself! You’re just

I’d rather marry a boar

snapped back.

have no problem

why should I settle for

only too happy

out with me!

giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel

stormed off, leaving Alessandra

choice but to

had only just

residence when three luxury

front

popped out

and almost dropped their jaws when

saw the car lineup.

cars are worth tens

Since when were

the other contrary, seemed

of the cars. Hmm… Didn’t I see that

café?

stepped

his convoy of suited

smiled as he

to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after

me outside

to say, everyone was

couldn’t hide her excitement and

brother’s arm tightly.

like those

thought about

Who knew this old geezer

Could he have

café?

hand, and within seconds,

had unloaded several boxes

precious stones

also famous paintings, antiques,

a Porsche key.

the items had to be at least

million.

someone who earned a mere eighty

was an eye-watering amount

that Emmanuel could

witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman

almost collapsed in shock.

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