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.

who raised you. Is it wrong to expect some benefits from your marriage? How can you

course, I can offer something.” Right after his words, an assistant stepped forward from

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

he held the documents. He now owned only a small company, and he had never imagined the possibility of collaborating with the

all on

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

copy of the contracts. “Now that you have your

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