Chapter 488

Raymond smirked at the man's words. “We'll have to see how important Bailey is to her, then.”

The middle-aged man was about to say something when he was interrupted by knocking sounds from the door.

“Come in.”

The door to the study was pushed open, and in came the butler.

“What is it?”

“Mr. Raymond, Ms. Juliana wishes to see you.”

Raymond and the middle-aged man shared a look. The former then said with a smile, “Did you hear that? She came right to my doorstep. It seems she wants to cut straight to the chase. If the emerald seal can make her give in and marry my godson, then my godson will possess all of the power and influence of the Hoffman family, which will inevitably fall into the palm of my hand.”

“You're a man of foresight, Mr. Raymond. If Huntley marries Ms. Juliana, he'll rightfully be able to call the shots in the family's name. His taking control is equivalent to you taking control,” the man replied respectfully.

“You may go now,” Raymond ordered, waving his hand.

He then raised his head to look at the butler. “Let her in.”

Soon after, Juliana entered the room.

She scanned her surroundings before her gaze landed on Raymond. Juliana then got straight to the point, “Where's the emerald seal? I must have it, so tell me your terms.”

bush, either. Julie, you must know that I'm not in the business of losing profit. You can have the emerald seal, but you'd have

to the side of the desk, gripping its edge as she quirked a brow. “You want me to hand over the control of the Hoffman family to you, don't you? I'm afraid that won't work, old man. Even if I hand it over to you on a silver platter,

laughing heartily. “No, no, no. I don't want you to do that. It's just as you said—I'd be coming into power unjustly. Even if I have the power, no one will

Besides my inheritance, I

old man reached out to pull open the drawer,

this. If you're willing to sign it, then I'll give

lowered her gaze and

marriage certificate

his godson, for Huntley was the most outstanding among the younger generation

Raymond wanted

Even if she had the power, she wouldn't be able

identity of her husband was exceedingly important as the things she couldn't handle herself could always

the power would be in his hands, making Juliana nothing more

Raymond, but his intentions were glaringly obvious to everyone. As a result, not only did the elders oppose this marriage arrangement, but even Juliana's

to conflicting opinions, the engagement never came

since then. I didn't expect this old man to

over the emerald seal to me once I sign this marriage

heart. Huntley is a talented young man, and it's not every day you get to meet someone like him. If you two get married, your children will be the most suited heirs to the

with such a glorious excuse. If it weren't for the fact that I needed a favor from

at the marriage contract,

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