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He opened his mouth to probe further, but Alexander had already grabbed his suitcase and was heading out the
door.
Alexander left with a definitive stride, showing scant interest in the wedding details. He left it all in the Harper
family’s hands, indifferent to their plans.
Richard, however, couldn’t shake a nagging unease.
Resolved to gain clarity, he arranged a meeting with the Harper family over dinner.
At the dinner table, Richard cut straight to the chase.
“As for the bride price, we're planning to provide Joyce with 30 million in cash, a mountaintop villa, and a few
other tokens. All told, it sums up to about 50 million.”
Joyce, soured by days of discontent, finally saw a spark of joy flicker across her face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe Bennett family still valued her.
Deep down, she had always believed that despite the world turning against her, Alexander would remain her
steadfast champion.
The Harper family’s promises were of little consequence to her. Once married, she resolved to devote herself
entirely to the Bennett family—to those who truly valued her.
Joyce flashed her brightest smile.
But then Richard asked, “So, what about Joyce's dowry?” The question caused Katrina and Caiden to hesitate
momentarily, their polished expressions cracking ever so slightly.
Before Joyce could respond, Katrina stepped in, masking any tension with a light laugh.
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“Richard, you're as thorough as ever. Joyce is our daughter, after all. There's no question we'd give her the best
in the world.”
Richard, a veteran in the business world, was far too sharp to be placated by empty reassurances.
He wanted a straightforward answer. With a polite smile, he lowered his gaze slightly and said, “Of course, it's
not about the amount Joyce brings. We value her as a person. But, as you know, we move in high-society circles.
If Joyce's dowry falls short of expectations, it’s not just Joyce who would face criticism. The Harper family’s
reputation would also be at stake.”
Joyce's heart swelled with happiness at the phrase “we value her as a person.”
In that moment, she felt even more assured of the Bennett family’s genuine regard for her.
Deep down, she resolved to repay Richard's thoughtfulness someday.
However, Katrina and Caiden weren't fooled. Beneath Richard's courteous tone, they recognized his subtle
probing.
They also understood the true reason the Bennett family had welcomed Joyce, even with her child. It wasn’t
about Joyce as a person—it was the advantages that cwith her.
Katrina's smile didn’t waver as she responded seamlessly, “You're absolutely right. Joyce means the world to us.
We'd never allow her to be a subject of ridicule. As we mentioned earlier, our shares and villa will all be
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmtransferred to her name.”
At this, Richard's expression eased, appearing satisfied for the moment.
“And when can we expect the paperwork to be finalized?” He wasn’t the kind of man who could be swayed by
vague promises.
“It’s all taken care of!” Katrina said with a reassuring smile.
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