Chapter 1615 Dowry And Inheritance
Nina and Maya were not there to defend themselves. Therefore, Nicole believed that she had to defend their rights.
Nicole then said, âEvan, if you love them as much as you love our sons, why wonât you give them dowry? Even ordinary families provide dowries for their daughters in the event of marriage. Youâre the president of Seet Group. You will be a laughingstock if youâre this stingy.â
However, Evan smiled upon hearing her. âWhy should I care whether others are laughing at me? Once I return to the country, Iâll issue a statement about this.â
âWhat statement? Are you going to say that our daughters wonât have dowries?â Nicole asked.
âThatâs right! My daughters shall only marry for love! They marry because they and their chosen partners love each other. It must not be for any other reasons,â Evan answered.
He then continued, âNo man can seek to marry my daughters to gain material wealth or opportunities for advancement. I will reject such people right away! Furthermore, my daughtersâ boyfriends must be capable and of good character. Only such men are worthy of marrying my daughters!â
Nicole became silent.
She wondered if this was the difference between a fatherâs and a motherâs love.
Nevertheless, she admitted that Evan considered things more thoroughly than she did. She only wanted to let her daughters live comfortable lives no matter who they married. However, she did not consider the troubles their dowries would attract.
Therefore, on second thought, she believed that Evan was right.
Nina and Maya are talented, and theyâve achieved much success in make-up and culinary respectively. Therefore, they should find men even more successful than they are. They deserve men who can take care of them and provide them with an even brighter future. Only such men are worthy of Maya and Nina. Love is not about being well-matched in social and economic status. It is more important to have similar values and worldviews.
Seeing that Nicole was silent, Evan sighed and said, âI refuse to give them dowry. However, it doesnât mean that Iâm not giving them an inheritance!â
Inheritance?
Nicole was shocked to hear that word. âYou are still healthy and well. Why do you suddenly mention inheritance?â
Evan answered, âNicole, donât worry. I will walk with you for the rest of your life! By the time we are old, Nina and Maya should already be married and have children. They should also understand their husbandsâ character well by then! If they were to receive an inheritance at that time, they would know how to manage it wisely. They can choose to keep it for themselves or use it to support their husbands. We will also feel more at ease knowing that they can decide for themselves.â
Evanâs words moved Nicole. Now, she knew that he loved Nina and Maya and wanted the best for them. Evan was undoubtedly a good father.
âNina and Maya are blessed to have you as their father,â Nicole said.
âNicole, you must not tell them about the inheritance. However, you can tell them and their chosen partners that I wonât provide a dowry for them,â Evan added.
âDonât worry. I understand. I wonât tell Nina and Maya about the inheritance,â Nicole replied.
Evan nodded and caressed Nicoleâs face gently as if he was touching a precious jewel. âYouâve lost a lot of weight in the past few days from worrying about Nina. I think you should rest early tonight.â
âI will. I can finally rest assured now that I know Nina is fine,â Nicole said.
Evan hugged her and said softly, âIâll give you a bath, okay?â
Nicole chuckled and said, âYou wouldnât do this unless you want something. Mr. Seet, what do you want from me?â
âHavenât you guessed?â Evan asked her back.
He then lifted her and carried her to the bathroom.
Soon, Nicole found herself soaking in a flower petal bath and enjoying a personal massage from Evan. However, she could not help thinking about her children.
Nina needs to avenge herself. Kyleâs girlfriend is pregnant. Maya and Wilbur are on holiday overseas. Lastly, Juan⦠Juan and Skyler are investigating Riley. All of them are involved in something. But why do I feel that something is wrong?
Suddenly, Nicole said to Evan, âBy the way, Juan still hasnât got a girlfriend at his age. You should do something.â
Evan was stunned by her sudden comment. How are you still able to think about Juan now? You are always concerned about our children.
âDonât worry. I talked to Juan about it the night Steven tried to blow up Imperial Garden. He promised to get married and have kids once the matter was over. After he has finished investigating Rileyâs background, Iâll get him to fulfill his promise,â Evan replied.
Nicole looked at Evan in shock. âAre you saying that Juan agreed?â