“What’s in the wrapped gift?” Rebecca asked with interest to know what else Dominic’s father sent. Grace unwrapped the box with curiosity as well. “Oh my! Look! It’s a silver necklace.” Grace couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy. “It looks quite expensive.” Looking at the intricate and exquisite craftsmanship, it was obviously not cheap. First, Dominic helped her pull strings to get the invitations, and now he even asked his father to give her such an expensive gift. Wasn’t this too much?But before she could refuse, Dominic spoke up in admiration, as if he knew beforehand.“I knew it! This necklace indeed suits you perfectly.”“You should wear it tonight at the banquet. It will make a stunning impression and turn heads.” Dominic suggested eagerly.Inwardly, he couldn’t help but praise his father for being so helpful.He had never asked his father to help him prepare a gift for Grace, yet he did it!Bravo!“Good idea!” Rebecca agreed whole-heartedly.“Grace, do you see how cons
“Haven’t your parents taught you to speak with reason and evidence? Don’t you know you’re praising the wrong person? ” Edward questioned indifferently. If Rebecca wasn’t Grace’s friend, he really wouldn't bother with her. What a brainless fool!“Am I wrong?! Isn't the evidence obvious?!”Rebecca was furious. How dare a useless person like him question her?“Dominic helped us secure invites to the charity banquet that Mr. Albert’s daughter is hosting. How about you? What did you do to help?” Rebecca answered while staring down at him condescendingly. “I’m sure you didn’t know about the banquet, talk more of helping us. Rubbish!”“How are you sure it was him that sent the gifts and invitation cards? Have you even checked and confirmed?” Edward sneered coldly. “And Grace, I think you should confirm the truth before thanking someone else.” Edward suggested as he turned to look at Grace.“What are you talking about?” Grace asked, confused. Who else if not Dominic would send the g
Edward shook his head with disappointment as he left the Carter’s villa.He hadn’t expected Grace to be so unable to distinguish truth from falsehood.She didn’t even bother to verify it.And under the instigation of the two fools beside her, she condemned him outright.Alas! What use was there to give further explanations?She wouldn’t believe him anyway.With these thoughts in mind, Edward returned to Golden Homes.Golden Homes was the name of the most luxurious villa area in this region.It was a typical wealthy neighborhood.Exquisitely decorated with picturesque surroundings, and even featured artificial waterfalls.And in order to ensure that the residents had the ultimate enjoyment and the freshest air, the developer had allocated corresponding forest areas and artificial lakes to each villa.Therefore, the price of each villa here started at least at one billion, making it inaccessible for the average.Upon reaching Golden Homes, Edward hiked halfway up the mountain and arrive
$200,000?Did she really think he was that cheap?With an indifferent expression, Edward asked, “Why do you have such low expectations for our marriage, huh?”“Marriage? Which is merely guaranteed by a piece of paper?” Her voice rose to a pitch that could shatter glass. “Oh sure, keep dreaming! You can’t take advantage of me. Never!”Edward rolled his eyes.“And what if I don’t accept your offer?”Grace was exasperated.She just knew it!There was no easy way to deal with this rascal.Grace’s face turned a blazing shade of crimson as she glared at him.The nerve of this man!He thought he was the prize, but he was nobody.“I won’t let you share my bed. No matter what! You’ll sleep on the cold floor every night!” She spat. “So why don’t you just take the money? It’s good for both of us.”“Alright.” Edward agreed.He only accepted because he saw how desperate she was.“Really?”“Yes, but it will cost you more than $200,000.”Grace was annoyed. “What are you talking about?”“Even if
However, the least expected thing happened.Edward shook his head and said, “Sorry, Grandpa George, I don’t think I would do that. You see, Grace and I just got married, and it was rather too quick. We haven’t even got along yet. If we live together, it would be uncomfortable for both of us.”Grandpa George asked in confusion, “What do you suggest?”“We need time to get to know each other, and once we have, we will consider living together.”“Besides, as a man, shouldn’t I be the one to provide Grace with a home, instead of her providing for me?”Grandpa George rubbed his nose and nodded, “You’re right! I wasn’t considerate enough, after all.”Although Grandpa George was a bit disappointed that his request wasn’t fulfilled, he agreed that Edward did make a valid point.Moreover, even to his surprise, Edward showed his sincerity by proactively offering to provide for Grace, instead of freeloading.Good boy! Grandpa George couldn’t help but give Edward a ‘thumbs up’ inwardly.“Well the
“Grandpa, I — I think there is no —”What reasonable excuse would she give her grandfather?Before she could think of a suitable idea, Edward suddenly spoke up.“Grandpa George, I appreciate your kindness but I don’t want to be Grace’ assistant.”“For now, I’ll help her whenever I can, though.”Grandpa George also felt that his demand was too forceful.Forcibly insisting might not yield sweet results, and could easily trigger resistance from both sides.“Alright, as you both wish, then.”Finally, he gave up insisting and tilted his head, “Please help her if you have the time.”“Of course! You can count on me.” Edward nodded.All he had to do was make a phone call and the Carter family would be selected.Grace wouldn’t even need to become a candidate first in order to become a member.Easy peasy!Grandpa George smiled. “That is great.”Meanwhile, Grace was dumbfounded.Did Edward really save her from embarrassment?What a surprise!Maybe he wasn’t as useless as she believed.And even i
Grandpa George thanked Edward and retired to his room.Meanwhile, Grace overheard their conversation.She couldn’t help but frown at Edward’s shameless boasting.How could he undermine the value of the Ironclad membership?No big deal?Seriously?What effort had he made to assist her?Did he obtain the invitation to the banquet for her? No!Did he have any connections in the city? No!Her blood boiled with anger.The bumpkin could never stop boasting of his imaginary abilities.But he would not lift a finger to help her.Even if he wanted to, how could he?What would a man from the forest know?He would only assist in bringing shame to her family.Argh!She walked up to him in anger.“I can see you have improved your deceptive acts. It is indeed your talent.”Edward narrowed his eyes at her, “What do you mean?”“You lied to Grandpa that you will help me.” She scoffed. “What can you possibly do?”“Will you obtain the Ironclad membership by boasting of your great skills?”“Or are you s
Grace’s parents appeared immediately after she left.It seemed they had been waiting to give Edward a piece of their mind.Such a way to give him A CHANCE.They glared at Edward in a condescending manner.“Don’t stare at the back of my daughter like a toad lusting after a swan.”Mrs. Carter scrunched up her nose in disgust. ”“She is a woman you’ll never have!”“Oh really? But she is already mine, isn’t she?”Edward’s lips curled slightly into a half smile.“So what? Don’t get too cocky! My daughter will divorce you sooner or later!” She spat. “She is clearly out of your league.”“Only young talents like Dominic deserve my daughter.”“That’s true. Unlike you, Dominic is capable and renowned. Whereas you’re a petty beggar dreaming of a throne,” Mr. Carter added coldly.“No one welcomes you here in this family.”“And if you have enough dignity, leave before you become a stain of shit.”Edward scoffed coldly. “Be thankful you’re my in-laws and I have respect for your family.”“As for