"Do you think I'd joke about something like this?" Luther's expression remained as calm as ever.Seeing this, Albert realized things were not as he had initially thought. "Does it really need to be worth 30 million dollars?""Mmhmm." Isabella played along.Albert absentmindedly took a sip of his coffee, looking around.Luther could easily guess what was going on in Albert's mind.Thirty million dollars happened to be the maximum amount Albert could currently produce. Since he wanted to meet Isabella's parents and gain some benefits from the situation, Luther needed to make him understand that meeting them came with a certain threshold."I'll think about it and get back to you. I'll contact you as soon as I have the money," Albert said, although he already had a decision in mind. "Okay," Luther responded.Albert did not linger, bidding farewell to his assistant before leaving.Luther's gaze deepened. Isabella's attention was solely on Luther, and she did not concern herself
"What's wrong?" Luther noticed her unusual demeanor.Isabella pursed her lips and finally spoke, "Your dad won't really go get the money, right?"The 30 million dollar wedding gift was purely fictional. If he were actually to go... would that not be embarrassing?"No, he won't." Luther, though having limited interactions with Albert, understood his character. "What he said before leaving was just an excuse. He won't prepare for it, nor will he be bothered by it.""That's a relief." Isabella felt somewhat reassured.Luther nodded.Reality also aligned with Luther's expectations. Albert simply drove away. Considering the recent events, his assistant, Lawrence, cautiously asked, "Mr. Brooks, are you planning to gather the money for Luther?""For what?" Albert's gaze was short-sighted, focusing only on his personal interests. "What I said earlier was just an excuse. Aside from those few families, who can easily come up with 30 million dollars?""But if we treat this as an inves
The two were halfway through their meal when Isabella, contemplating her plan to propose, asked Luther, "Luther.""Hmm?""Am I important to you?""Very important," Luther replied without hesitation.Isabella wanted her proposal to go smoothly. "If someday I have something really important to discuss with you, but you have unavoidable work that day, what would you choose?" "You," Luther answered."What about work?" Isabella was curious, fully aware of the immense significance of the Neal Group for him."Not as important as you."Both he and Joshua considered Isabella an important person in their lives, and they would unhesitatingly choose her over the company."Annie's birthday is coming soon, and I'd like to invite you to join us. I'll let you know once the date is confirmed," Isabella said, deliberately laying the groundwork to ensure her proposal would not be discovered."Sure," Luther readily agreed to her request."I'll come to pick you up then," Isabella added.Luther
Luther was unsure how to respond. Although they had not played together a lot in the past, he was well aware of Isabella's acting skills. While he pondered a solution, Isaiah sent him a message.[Isaiah: Are you planning to measure her ring size?]Since Isaiah had guessed it correctly, he surely had an idea. With that thought in mind, Luther called Isaiah.Seeing Luther's incoming call, Isaiah told Sandra he was taking a call and then went to the balcony to answer. "What's up?""How can I measure Isabella's ring size without her knowing?" Luther asked, seeking advice.Isaiah fell silent for a moment. Originally, he did not want Isabella to marry Luther so soon. After all, that was his beloved and only sister, and he could not let her be taken away so easily. However, Isabella had helped him before, and she was genuinely happy with this man.Hence, it did not seem right to withhold information."Do you really want to know?" "Yes.""You'll have to treat me like I'm older th
"When do you plan to come with me to meet my parents?" Sandra set aside the agreement she was holding, her gaze fixed on Isaiah. "The things my mom left for me are still with them."Isaiah checked the time on his phone and replied, "Anytime works. Pick a date before Isabella's engagement.""Tomorrow?" Sandra asked tentatively."Sure," Isaiah agreed. "Alright, I'll arrange it." Sandra's personality was similar to Isaiah's, never beating around the bushes. Isaiah nodded. Since they were business partners, he was committed to seeing things through."They don't really like me. Living with my dad now is his mistress and her daughter." Sandra bluntly shared her family situation with Isaiah, her voice cold with a hint of indifference."I know, I've looked into it," Isaiah admitted. Since they were considering a marriage partnership, he had thoroughly investigated her background, including the fact that Sandra's father had taken a new wife who had successfully displaced the previ
She never expected his thoughts to be in line with her own. Seeing that she remained silent, Isaiah added, "The prenuptial agreement clearly states that if I was ever unfaithful, regardless of the reason, all my assets will belong to you."A marriage of convenience, a partnership in marriage, was still marriage. Moreover, marriage was not child's play, and once the decision was made, both parties should be faithful to each other."I feel the same way. It's a pleasure working with you," Sandra commented, appreciating him even more, and extended her hand toward him."Likewise." Isaiah shook hands with her.That evening, the two reviewed the prepared prenuptial agreement, ensuring no oversights, and then handed it over to the lawyer for processing. Their prenuptial agreement had a legal effect due to their cooperative relationship. Since it did not involve having children, the main content of the agreement focused on the division of pre-marital and post-marital assets.Glancing at
"I won't hold you back, nor will I let people in our circles mock you for marrying someone seemingly useless," Sandra promised, her eyes filled with determination. She knew well what their social circle was like. Someone of Isaiah's stature was expected to marry the heiresses of influential families. Marrying someone without any background like her would undoubtedly lead to gossip and criticism."Don't worry about others' opinions. Stay true to your original intentions and continue your research," Isaiah dismissed such concerns, focusing on a different matter."Okay." Sandra nodded.After their conversation, they each returned to their rooms to sleep. To outsiders, their decision might seem hasty, but only they knew that choosing each other as their marital partners was a carefully considered decision. After all, they both understood that the other was the most suitable match.Later that night, after some contemplation, Isaiah sent a message to Isabella informing her of his dec
Luther handed the glass of juice to Isabella. He joined her for an early shower to ensure she would have a peaceful sleep later. As she sipped the juice, Luther turned on the TV and skillfully selected a melodramatic series.Puzzled by his choice, Isabella asked, "Since when do you enjoy these types of shows?""Just checking it out," Luther replied simply.Isabella nodded a couple of times without saying much. She had watched a few such dramas before, mainly those recommended by Annie, who happened to invest in them. However, the one Luther picked was entirely unappealing to her as the character development and plot were cliche and lacked originality."Luther..."Noticing her drowsy expression, Luther asked, "Yeah?""Why did you suddenly want to watch this? Didn't you like action movies instead?" Isabella frowned, unable to fathom how his preferences could change so quickly."Our entertainment company invested in this. I'm checking out their investment decisions," Luther lied.