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.

marriage? How can you take his side?” Lanny exclaimed, unashamed even after his motives

the embarrassed and outraged Elyse with a gentle pat, Jayden spoke calmly. “Of course, I can offer something.” Right after his words, an assistant stepped forward from behind him with a file bag and laid out five contracts for large-scale projects before

them your compensation. If they’re acceptable to you, feel free to sign

He now owned only a small company, and he had never imagined the possibility of

all on

with a joyful expression, signed his name. “There is

contracts. “Now

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