Love at the Wrong Table Emmanuel Lowe Chapter 1268
Love at the Wrong Table
Chapter 1268 Dowry
Marianneâs perception of Mackenzieâs demeanor conveyed an unmistakable sense of superiority. She compared Mackenzie to a regal figure perched atop a pyramid, casting her gaze down upon others with an air of entitlement.
âAh, Mackenzie, Beatrix, youâve finally made it!â Roselynn greeted them warmly.
Mackenzie acknowledged Roselynn with a slight nod before turning her gaze to Marianne. âAnd who might this be?â
Roselynn quickly said, âShe is Tiaâs mother. We brought her here to attend the wedding.â
Tia, who was getting her makeup done, quickly stood up and said nervously, âMs. Quillen, my mother spoke out of turn. Please⦠please donât mind!â
Her heart raced with guilt, regardless of whether or not Mackenzie caught her words. After all, Emmanuel was Mackenzieâs husband-what if she misinterpreted Tlaâs intentions toward him?
Without delving further into Marianneâs comment, Mackenzie turned to Roselynn, inquiring, âDid Ryder hastily marry Tia? Has the dowry not been settled yet?â
Roselynn responded, âMrs. Franks just arrived. I was just about to present it.â
âLeave it to me.â Mackenzie gestured dismissively and then turned to Lexi, instructing, âPrepare a bank card with 280 thousand.â
âCertainly, Ms. Quillen,â Lexi acknowledged with a nod.
â280 thousand?!â Marianne gasped, incredulous at the sum. She mused, How could Tia, a kindergarten teacher, receive such a hefty dowry?
âIf you find it insufficient, Mrs. Franks, we can negotiate the amount. Iâm prepared to cover it for Ryder,â Mackenzie offered.
Despite Ryderâs selfless act of taking a bullet to protect her, it resulted in his paralysis. In response, she was determined to assist him in marrying his beloved, regardless of the expense.
âNo, no, itâs more than enough!â Marianneâs excitement was palpable, though tinged with a hint of apprehension, a remnant of her small-town upbringing. Leaning in, she whispered, âAnd what about their new home and car?â
âMom! Why are you so greedy?â Tia immediately stopped her mother. She hurriedly apologized to Mackenzie, âMs. Quillen, Iâm sorry. Please ignore whatever my mom says!â
Marianne couldnât help but roll her eyes at Tiaâs candidness.
Mackenzie glanced at the two women and offered a reassuring smile. âThe house has already been purchased. Itâs a riverside duplex worth about 450 thousand. As for the wedding car-Beatrix, could you please take Mrs. Franks to my garage and let her choose any new car as the wedding car?â
After all, those cars were simply gathering dust in her garage, unused and unappreciated. This was an opportunity to put them to good use.
âOf course, Mackenzie!â Beatrix agreed readily, realizing it was also an opportunity to declutter her sisterâs collection.
âThisâ¦this â Marianne was overwhelmed by the sudden rush of happiness. She couldnât believe how swiftly everything had unfolded. She mused, Wow! Iâve hit the jackpot just by marrying off my daughter. Oh, Tia, you indeed
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âOf course, Mackenzie!â Beatrix agreed readily, realizing it was also an opportunity to declutter her sisterâs collection.
âThisâ¦this-â Marianne was overwhelmed by the sudden rush of happiness. She couldnât believe how swiftly everything had unfolded. She mused, Wow! Iâve hit the jackpot just by marrying off my daughter. Oh, Tia, you indeed are amazing!
âMrs. Franks, would you prefer to have the wedding car converted into cash as well?â Mackenzie inquired, noticing Marianneâs inability to articulate a complete sentence.
âHehe, sure, Why not?â Marianneâs happiness radiated so strongly that it seemed her smile might freeze in place.
âMom-âTia still harbored the urge to explain to her mother why she had chosen to marry Ryder, citing three specific reasons: sympathy, Emmanuel, and her disdain for the Zimmerman familyâs behavior.
Yet, in light of Marianneâs current demeanor, it appeared her family also harbored a pursuit of wealth. What distinguished them from Ruby Zimmermanâs clan?
âDonât speak. Just stay still and be a beautiful bride!â
Marianne swiftly redirected Tia to resume her makeup application. Could one complain about being blessed with abundance?
âIf you have the time, feel free to choose one!â Mackenzie contemplated the convenience of gifting a car, merely thinning out her extensive collection. After all, her fleet had grown so big that she couldnât possibly utilize every vehicle.
Marianneâs smile stretched so wide that her teeth disappeared; she was overjoyed. âHehe, thank you! Thank you, Ms. Quillen!â she exclaimed.
Despite acknowledging that Ryder might not be the ideal match, Marianne refrained from intervening as Tia willingly embraced the union. With the dowry, wedding house, and car in place, Marianne reveled in the envy of relatives and friends.
As a parent, Marianneâs sole desire was for her daughter to find a partner to provide for her and ensure their future security. With these conditions met, she found herself to be genuinely content.
While observing her motherâs sudden change in demeanor, Tia couldnât help but feel embarrassed. Just moments ago, Marianne had disapproved of the marriage, yet now she appeared ecstatic.
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