Obed’s mother smiled and said:It’s quite simple. Our family seeks a daughter-in-law of matching social standing. Yet I’ve put up with Verna’s impoverished background for my son’s happiness. How could her parents dare to look down on us? I’ve tolerated them, and now they dare to act this way towards me? In that case, let’s handle this formally. Our family is worth tens of millions of dollars. If Verna wants to marry into our family, she must bring at least one million US dollars as dowry. Otherwise, there’s no deal.At these words, Verna’s long-patience was nearly worn thin.She never expected Obed’s mother, who had sabotaged her and Obed all along, would now turn the tables and shift all the blame onto her family.She could no longer contain her anger and said:If you had said you didn’t want me to marry into your family from the start, I wouldn’t have begged you. Yet you promised to let Obed and me hold the wedding, while obstructing us at every turn. What exactly do you mean?Obed’

Honestly, President Eisner, you can’t hide your daughter’s condition much longer. Wait any more and her pregnancy will start to show. You won’t find anyone else who can hold the wedding right now, today!When President Eisner heard this, he caved in at once.All he feared was ruining his daughter’s reputation and destroying her lifelong happiness.Now there was an excellent son-in-law candidate—and miraculously, the wedding could be held immediately. It was perfect speed.After a moment’s thought, he agreed right away:Fine! Tell the Upton family the 20 million US dollars will be paid in full. I’ll bring my daughter over right now. We’ll hold the groom’s side wedding at their place first, then tomorrow I’ll host a banquet for my friends and relatives for the bride’s side. That way, the marriage will be completely settled!Oprah was also overjoyed:You’re amazing, President Eisner! No wonder you’re so successful—you make decisions so quickly and arrange everything perfectly. I’d say no

The middle-aged man was dressed in a suit, looking arrogant.The middle-aged woman was covered in gold and silver jewelry, with a wealthy, well‑fed face.The girl between them was plain‑looking, but dressed very eye‑catching.She wore a Chanel dress and carried a limited‑edition Hermès crocodile‑skin handbag.All three looked happy and relieved.Eisner owned dozens of supermarkets in the area, with a net worth of at least 200 million US dollars.His daughter was named Natalie, twenty‑eight years old.Natalie had studied abroad in her early years.These days, it was popular to send children to study overseas.But among those who went abroad, there were always two extremes.On one end: those with excellent grades, who won scholarships from top universities or even government‑funded opportunities.On the other: those with terrible grades, who could never get into college in China, but whose families were rich enough to send them abroad anyway—just to save face.Most overseas students fel

With that, Obed’s mother looked at Eisner, her voice trembling with anger.President Eisner, this bastard is playing matchmaker recklessly! My husband is already old — I don’t care about face. But your daughter is still young and unmarried. What he said is clearly an insult to you!Eisner was also furious, grinding his teeth.Boy, you’ve got a lot of nerve to provoke me. Do you know who I am?Alan sneered.I don’t care who you are. All I know is that you’re going to be Upton’s father-in-law!You… Eisner shook with rage.He cared deeply about his daughter’s reputation, which was why he was willing to do anything to marry her off to someone.Never had he expected Alan to spout such nonsense — telling his daughter to marry Upton, a man nearly his own age. It was a direct slap in the face.Fuming, he shouted:Boy, kneel down and apologize to me right now! Or I’ll make you regret ever being born!Alan laughed.Eisner, you’re awfully full of yourself.Fine. Let’s see what you’re really capa

Just then, seeing Quinton’s strange expression, Eisner quickly pleaded tearfully:Brother Quinton, I’m someone of standing in Pless City. How can I stand for this guy humiliating me and my daughter?Quinton scratched his head awkwardly, glanced at Alan, then made up his mind and said:Eisner, you’re just being ungrateful! This whole thing is complicated, and your family desperately needs a solution. You can’t figure it out, and Mr. Alan here gave you a great idea. Isn’t that perfect? Upton is right here, your daughter is here, and the Hilton is all set up. Just marry your daughter to Upton and be done with it!What?!Neither Eisner, nor Upton, nor Obed’s mother could believe Quinton had just said that.Upton and his wife cursed inwardly:Was this damn Quinton hired by Eisner or by Alan?Why wasn’t he taking Eisner’s side at all?Not only did he slap Eisner twice, but he was also telling him to marry his daughter to Upton…This second thing was way worse than the slaps!Eisner was so d