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.”

finally saw a spark of joy flicker across

Bennett family still

despite the world turning against her, Alexander would

her. Once married, she resolved

her brightest

The question caused Katrina and Caiden to hesitate momentarily,

stepped in, masking any tension

all

all. There’s no question we’d give her the best in

world, was far too sharp to be placated by

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

with happiness at the phrase

more assured

down, she resolved to repay Richard’s thoughtfulness

and Caiden weren’t fooled. Beneath Richard’s courteous tone, they recognized his subtle

had welcomed Joyce, even with her child. It wasn’t about Joyce as a person—it was the advantages that came

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