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 must fulfill my

by the

how things were going,

had to step in to persuade her

“Mom! Stop forcing it!”

There’s nothing wrong with giving

car, and house. However, asking

supporter of his family

much! What about his wife, then? Why can’t

be sending her

her parents?

then, Milani’s younger brother, Jacob

a cocky grin plastered on

forget about me, Milani! When it’s

get married, I’d be

my car

hearing that, Emmanuel

rage.

the f*ck! Am I marrying your sister or

well support all of

though Emmanuel had only meant that as

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Riches

remark, Milani decided to hold him to his

what you just

case, I’ll leave you to

and honeymoon. Don’t tell

can’t afford that…”

rather marry a pig than a

Emmanuel retorted as the rage and

to experience on the

back.

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know what the Zimmermans were

there was no

yourself! You’re just

rather marry a

snapped back.

my qualities, I have no problem

so why should I settle for a pauper

I’m only too happy that he wants

out with me!

exasperated laugh, Emmanuel

off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn

but to follow

had only

when three

front of

Zimmermans quickly popped

and almost dropped their jaws

saw the car lineup.

Those cars are worth tens of

on? Since when were the Lowes that

other contrary, seemed

Hmm… Didn’t I see

café?

next second, Terence stepped out of the

his convoy of

he

to return the favor,

outside the

to say, everyone was

her excitement and

brother’s arm tightly.

Isn’t this like

about it, the more

Who knew this old

Could he have intentionally fallen

café?

hand, and within

had unloaded several boxes

there precious stones and jewelry,

also famous paintings,

a Porsche key.

the items

million.

a mere eighty

ten million was an eye-watering

that Emmanuel could

witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman

almost collapsed in shock.

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