Chapter 9:

Elyse kept silent, offering no words to Lanny. “Mr. Owen, I’ve married off my daughter to you. Surely, you ought to show some gratitude,” Lanny said, despite his fear of Jayden, believing he was owed some benefits as the bride’s father.

In shock, Elyse raised her head, looking at him with disbelief. She wondered how he could so brazenly request favors from Jayden in front of everyone. Driven by her own greed, Glenda supported him. “Yes, Mr. Owen. Elyse is our precious daughter. Surely, we can’t marry her off to you for nothing.”

“Precious? Wasn’t she locked in the basement?” The smile on Jayden’s face only increased Elyse’s discomfort. “That’s enough, stop talking. In your eyes, I’m merely an object. You have no concern for me. You’re just trying to recover your losses,” Elyse interjected.

to expect some benefits from your marriage? How can you take his side?” Lanny exclaimed,

after his words, an assistant stepped forward from behind him with a file

substantial projects, each anticipating tens of millions in benefits. Consider them your compensation. If they’re acceptable to you, feel free to

had never imagined the possibility of collaborating with the prestigious Owen family. Now, with five lucrative contracts before him, he was

it all

contracts and, with a joyful expression, signed his name. “There is no problem.

parties signed, each kept a copy of the contracts. “Now that you have

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