Chapter 388


Chapter 388:

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.”

discontent, finally saw a spark of joy flicker across her

Bennett family still valued

that despite the world turning against her, Alexander

family’s promises were of little consequence to her. Once married, she resolved

flashed her

about Joyce’s dowry?” The question caused Katrina and Caiden to hesitate momentarily, their polished expressions cracking ever

stepped in, masking any tension with a light

all on

you’re as thorough as ever. Joyce is our daughter, after all. There’s no

was far too sharp to be placated by

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.

at the phrase “we

she felt even more assured of

to repay Richard’s

Beneath Richard’s courteous tone, they

the Bennett family had welcomed Joyce, even with her child. It

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