A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 218

"We can handle it, but the real question is, can you come up with enough of a bridal gift yourselves? In Capitalton, there's this unwritten rule that the bride's family should offer at least twenty percent more than the groom's family, you know."

Her words left the Jansen family momentarily stunned.

"That's impossible!" Verena's eyes widened. "You're pulling our leg!"

"Why would I? Go ask around and you’ll know," Calliope replied with a cool demeanor. "Honestly, the idea of marrying a girl from a regular family is already a bit of a letdown for the Bakers. I mean, if Yvette doesn’t marry into our family, who else would take her?

You mentioned it yourselves, the invites are out. Yvette’s reputation is already on thin ice. Don't let greed get in the way and end up with nothing. I believe you know how your daughter is, and the value she holds."

Calliope crossed her arms and tilted her head slightly. "Surely, you've been spreading the news about her marrying into a prestigious family, right? If the wedding falls through, won't your relatives have a field day laughing at you?

On our end, it’s no biggie. Without Yvette, Gideon is still quite the catch. Finding someone of equal standing is no problem. If this wedding gets canceled, another can take its place just as easily."

Calliope's sharp words seemed to lighten Fleur up.

"Exactly, Callie’s right! If you don’t want the wedding, then so be it. It’s not like it has to happen!"

Upon hearing it, the Jansen family began to feel the pinch. They couldn't let this opportunity slip away. If the Bakers really decided against Yvette, she’d have been left in a precarious position - no decent family would want her after this. Better to let her marry into the Bakers and hope for some long-term benefits.

"We’ll do it! Even without the wedding gift!" Trevor blurted out. "Let’s not argue with those fools, they only care about money. The young couple’s happiness is what counts!"