Chapter 79

The Hawthorn clan was all worked up. They had high hopes that Vivienne’s dowry would revive their family’s fortune. But who could’ve guessed that the Ellingtons only coughed up a meager 88K? How could they swallow that?

So some relatives started grumbling, “You Ellingtons are such cheapskates! Even if the Hawthoms are just regular folks, 88K as a wedding gift is way too stingy. That’s just not on!”

“Did you lower the dowry to 88K just because Percival’s leg is healed? That’s low, even for you. You were willing to give 10 million when Percival was ill. But now that his leg’s all good, you’ve slashed the dowry. That’s not right!”

Everyone was chiming in, not giving Richard a chance to get a word in edgewise.

Arabella was shocked at the 88K dowry, but secretly, she was thrilled.

So what if Vivienne was a real Hawthorn? To the Ellingtons, she was only worth 88K.

Now, with Percival’s leg healed, they cared even less about Vivienne. Looked like she still had

a shot at winning this match.

suggested the BBK dowry. I’m not selling my daughter!

up and stared at

let Vivienne take the entire 88K with her when she

it to you? Dream on! Even if

chest. “I raised you with my own blood, sweat, and tears, and this is

hoping to get that 10 million to

son had ruined it all.

out of line! She is your mother, and Vivienne is her granddaughter. Mom has always taken care of the family’s wedding affairs. Why didn’t you consult her on such an important matter? Do you

Hawthorn family is in? Do you want to see our family’s business go under? Dorian, how could you be so cold-hearted?”

the Hawthorn family was in. They just didn’t want to air their dirty laundry in public, especially not in this setting.

Chapter 79

they couldn’t

to fight for

10 million, a few hundred thousand or a

coldly. “I really don’t get it. Vivienne is my daughter, so why can’t I make decisions for her? A grandma demanding her granddaughter’s dowry? I bet we’re the only ones in Havenwood who

with me wanting her dowry?” Beatrice stood her ground. “Vivienne is a Hawthorn;

much

“Your words don’t count!’

her. Arguing with him was pointless. She didn’t want

10 million

opened his mouth when

Richard insisted on

going back on an agreed-upon dowry. What

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