Nolan Lancaster: Rejected, Revenged, And Richer Than Ever

Chapter 5

Nolan stood in front of Savannah’s house, adjusting his shirt. His heart was racing, filled with so many emotions, but the one that stood out the most was happiness.

He finally had the money for the wedding and he could finally marry the love of his life.

Taking a deep breath, he pressed the doorbell. The door swung open almost immediately and Savannah’s mother with her arms folded and eyes cold, glared at Nolan.

“How dare you disturb me this hot afternoon?” she snapped. “Didn’t I make it clear to you and that aunt of yours never to show up here again? Were you deaf, or are you suffering from some ear infection? Maybe your poverty has affected your brain too! Do you think this is a charity house? Coming here, dressed like a beggar. Do you have no shame at all?”

She scoffed and took a step forward.

“In case you didn’t hear me last time, let me make it clear again. You’re not worthy of my daughter. Your family is so poor, I won’t even let you near my dog. You’re nothing but a walking disgrace. Jobless, useless, and hanging onto my doorstep like some desperate street rat!

“Just take a look at you, always dressed like a rejected beggar from the slums. If I had my way, you wouldn’t be allowed within ten feet of my compound.”

“Now get your filthy self out of here and don’t ever come back. I’m not interested in hearing any begging!”

“I’m not here to beg, ma,” Nolan said quickly. “I came with the money for the wedding.”

She paused, blinking in disbelief.

“You have the money for everything I asked for?” she sneered. “Is this some kind of joke? Are you trying to impress me with some empty bag stuffed with papers?”

Without saying a word, Nolan dropped the bag he was holding. He unzipped it and pulled it open, revealing stacks of crisp hundred-dollar bills.

Savannah’s mother froze.

Her eyes widened as she stared at the money, and with trembling hands, she reached down and touched it. It was real.

She gasped. “Wha—?”

“Can I come in now?” Nolan asked calmly. “This isn’t something we should be discussing outside.”

Still stunned, she looked from the money to Nolan, then back to the money. After a few seconds, her expression changed and a wide smile stretched across her face.

“Of course, my dear. You can come in!” she said, laughing suddenly. “Don’t mind me. I was just… surprised.”

Nolan stepped inside, and she welcomed him like royalty. She even poured him a drink and asked what he wanted to eat. When he said he wasn’t hungry, she insisted and pushed food on him anyway.

He couldn’t help but compare it to the last time he came with his aunt. Back then, she had humiliated him, insulted them both, and didn’t even offer them water. No smiles. No kindness. Just pure disdain.

But now?

Now, she was acting like he was her long-lost son.

Nolan felt a quiet satisfaction. He didn’t care about how Savanna’s mother had treated him before. All that mattered now was being with the woman he loved.

He couldn’t wait to see Savannah’s reaction when she found out he could finally pay for the wedding.

“My dear,” she said sweetly, sitting across from him. “To be honest, I didn’t expect you to bring the money. But I can see now that you’re truly sincere about my daughter.

Nolan blinked slowly. So now I’m sincere?

Just a few minutes ago, she said he wasn’t worthy of Savannah. Now, because he brought money, he was suddenly the perfect man?

He didn’t respond to her comment. He just shook his head and went straight to the point.

“There’s about five hundred thousand dollars in this bag,” he said.. “It should cover everything on the list you gave.”

He was going to say he’d add more later, since he could now afford it but after remembering how she treated him and his aunt, he changed his mind.

Savannah’s mother opened the bag again and grinned. “Hmm… although it might not be enough in the long run, I guess we can manage it for now,” she said with a laugh. But deep down, she was scheming.

“If he could drop $500,000 like this, he can definitely bring more. I’ll make sure to squeeze more out of him.” She thought to herself.

“Oh yes, before I forget,” she said suddenly, “there’s the matter of buying a house. I hope you haven’t forgotten. That’s the most important part of the wedding plan.”

Nolan didn’t even flinch like he would have. “That’s not a problem at all. I’ll handle it. As long as you give your blessing for me to marry Savanna, I’ll get us a house. In fact, I plan to buy one in the biggest estate in the country.”

Savannah’s mother’s eyes widened. She stood up, squealed with joy, and started dancing around the living room. After a few minutes of dramatic celebration, she sat down again, reached for Nolan’s hand, and held it tightly.

“You see,” she said with a laugh, “everything I said to you yesterday and this morning, don’t take it to heart. I was just… testing you. Deep down, I always knew you were a good and genuine man. In fact, I told Savanna last night not to lose you. You’re the perfect husband for her. You’re destined to be my son-in-law!”

Nolan looked at Savannah’s mum in disbelief. He could tell she was just feeding him lies, and it disgusted him. It was painfully obvious that her sudden change in attitude had nothing to do with him and everything to do with the money.

“Is Savannah not home?” he asked, pulling his hand away from hers.

“Oh, she said she wasn’t feeling… too good, so she went for a run,” Savannah’s mum replied quickly, stuttering a bit.

She had lied. Savannah didn't go out for a walk, she went out yesterday night and wasn't back from where she went and she didn't want Nolan to know about that.

“Excuse me for a moment,” she said quickly and hurried inside before Nolan could ask any more questions.