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.

it wrong to expect some benefits from your marriage?

something.” Right after his words, an assistant stepped forward from behind him with

of millions in benefits. Consider them your compensation. If they’re acceptable

company, and he had never imagined the possibility of collaborating with

all

with a joyful expression, signed his name. “There is no problem. I trust

the contracts. “Now that you have your compensation, can

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