BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 334
Chapter 334
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Richard was a very gentlemanly and reasonable person. When he heard about the betrothal gift, he interrupted, Joycelyn is
already married. What’s the point of saying this? It makes us seem like we’re thinking about her betrothal gift.
“She hasn’t been living well all these years. We should make up for it. How can we mention the betrothal gift in front of her and
her husband?
Seeing that Richard’s tone was rather agitated, Lily comforted him softly. “The betrothal gift shows the Grant family’s attention to
Joycelyn. Although Joycelyn has been missing for many years, you can’t just brush it off like this.
“Also, I heard that Timothy and a few cousins of the Spencer family gave Joycelyn extravagant gifts. Given that we’re already
quite behind the Grant family in terms of wealth, we need him to make a grand gesture. That’s the only way he’ll truly value
Joycelyn.”
Lily put herself in Joycelyn’s shoes. This made Richard, who was marrying a daughter for the first time, a little convinced.
“Let’s talk about this later. Today is just a family banquet. You guys didn’t come last time.” Richard looked ahead and said to
Jerome.
Jerome tightened his grip on the steering wheel, and his handsome face remained solemn.
The group arrived at the Hillside Villa.
Luna came out to welcome them.
“Mr. Schultz, Madam.” Luna greeted them one by one with a polite smile.
Lily was wearing a black velvet long dress. Her figure was very slender. She held Richard’s arm and walked forward with a faint
smile on her face.
However, Luna didn’t call her Mrs. Schultz, so her smile didn’t reach her eyes. She only nodded slightly symbolically, looking like
a rich lady.
Bellina walked behind and looked around the villa. “It’s alright, but I heard that this is a wealthy district.” She did not really like
this villa.
She lived much better abroad than here. Just the thought of Joycelyn living here made her feel uncomfortable.
Bellina looked around. Then, she lifted the hem of her dress and entered the villa with a smile. She saw Isolde and greeted
Isolde affectionately as if Isolde was her biological grandmother.
Jerome came down with a lot of expensive supplements. Luna personally helped him take them.
“The protein supplements are for Joycelyn. I heard that they are good for pregnant women, Jerome specially instructed
Luna.
“Alright, I’ll pass it to Mrs. Grant then,” said Luna.
In addition, Jerome had other gifts to give, but because Bellina was around, he did not say anything.
Sandra sat on the sofa and lay down. She did not even get up to greet the guests and only waved casually. She was very
Lily also greeted Isolde. When she saw that Joycelyn was not around, she took the initiative to ask, “Where’s Joycelyn?”
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As a smooth–talking person, Lily was unhappy in her heart, but she did not show it on her face. Her smile was gentle sevd
beautiful. “Although I’m not the biological mother of Joycelyn and her siblings. I’ve always treated her brothers and Belle as
my own.
“It’s normal for Joycelyn not to like me. After all, we’ve just met. As we get along in the future, she’ll know that I done on her like
her father and brothers.” Lily pretended to be a gentle and loving mother and acted well.
After they sat down and chatted, they talked about the wedding and the betrothal gift
“Isoide. Joycelyn and Mr. Grant haven’t had a wedding yet, right? Coincidentally, Joycelyn has her farrily now. Let’s discuss the
wedding and the betrothal gifts. Although they’re married, the ceremony can’t be lacking, Lily said gently and naturally.
When Sandra heard about this, she immediately sent a message to Joycelyn: [Your stepmother didn’t come for nothing She’s
talking about betrothal gifts with Grandma! No wonder she came when your brothers aren’t around. If they were here. they would
definitely tear her apart!]
Isolde smiled and continued, “The betrothal gift is really important. After all, it’s out of respect for Joycelyn. I’ve already drawn up
the betrothal list. Luna, bring it over for Mrs. Wilson to see.”
Hearing this, Lily’s eyes lit up. ‘See, if I didn’t say anything. I would miss out on this fortune.
Richard wanted to stop her, but Lily had already said it.
“Joycelyn is already married. Even if we want to talk about these rituals, they have to be present themselves.” Richard’s tone
was a little resentful.
“It’s fine.” Isolde smiled and raised her hand. She didn’t mind.
Before Luna came down, Jeff came down first.
Sherry was resting in her room. He’d come down to bring her a cup of hot water, but he hadn’t expected to hear the betrothal gift.
“What a rare guest.” Jeff put down his cup and walked over.
His gaze swept across the crowd. Without greeting anyone, he said, “It’s the first time I’ve heard of a stepmother eagerly
demanding a betrothal gift.”
from the groom to the bride, just like when you married Shirley and also gave a dowry of a million, right?
“believe that a prominent family like the Grant family would place even greater importance on Joycelyn, ensuring that she doesn’t
lack any status or honor.” Lily ignored Jeff’s gloomy expression and flattered Isolde.
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“Of course,” Isolde said.
Luna came with the betrothal list. According to Isolde, she handed it to Lily.
Lily took the thick betrothal list and read it. She was quite surprised.
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The Grant family was indeed wealthy. Even for a wealthy family like the Schultz family, gathering such a substantial dowry might
shake their financial foundation.
Aside from the shares in Grant Group and its public companies, the Grant family had diversified into numerous industries. almost
half of which have been distributed.
“That slut Joycelyn is so lucky!‘ Lily was thinking about how to get half of the betrothal gift.
“Then, the specifics of these betrothal gifts...” Before Lily could finish, Isolde interrupted her.
“Since the Schultz family places such great importance on the wedding and ceremonies, we have already prepared the dowry
and transferred it to Joycelyn’s name. It would be nice if the Schultz family could also draft a list of the bridal dowry to show your
affection for Joycelyn,” Isolde said with a cheerful tone.
She added, “Mr. Schultz, don’t you think so? Joycelyn is your biological daughter after all. She’s been lost for so many years.
Shouldn’t you take good care of her and make her think that you care about her?”
“Didn’t we already express our intentions regarding the dowry last time we had dinner? Each of the brothers has been very
generous. Timothy gave Joycelyn stocks worth 70 million dollars,” Lily immediately responded.
She did not intend to give the dowry. What she wanted was this betrothal gift from the Grant family!
“That’s the first meeting gift. This dowry is another matter. “Mrs. Wilson, could it be that you only want the betrothal gift and don’t
want to give Joycelyn a dowry? If word gets out, it will be embarrassing. You’re a stepmother. It’s... too unseemly to deduct
Joycelyn’s dowry.” Isolde shook her head in disdain.
When Lily heard this, she felt a chill run down her spine.
She thought that a wealthy family like the Grant family would not care about such a small dowry. She speculated that perhaps
the Grant family might have even added to the dowry.
“Yes, yes. The dowry has to be supplemented.” Richard nodded repeatedly, feeling that it made sense.
Seeing this, Jeff was silent for a while before he finally said, “Of course. Joycelyn is our family’s most precious princess.
Although we’re not as rich as the Grant family, we definitely won’t be careless with our dowry.”
“Uncle, the betrothal gifts and dowry are all for Joycelyn. Let’s put them under her name. Timothy will be coming over with
Sebastian. Let her sign the family business that was reserved for Joycelyn,” Jeff openly showed his bias in favor of Joycelyn.
As the eldest cousin of Joycelyn’s maternal family, his position represented the entire Spencer family.
“Isn’t it too much to give Joycelyn the betrothal gift and dowry?” Lily frowned slightly and dissuaded her with a smile.
Bellina couldn’t help but speak up. Her tone was anxious and dissatisfied. “Yes, isn’t the bride price traditionally given half to
keep and half to the family, while the dowry is just additional support for the daughter?
“The Schultz family still has two brothers who are not married. I’m not married either. I can’t let Joycelyn empty out all the family
assets. The Grant family doesn’t lack that little bit of our family, right?”