Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO novel Chapter 1268

Chapter 1268 Dowry

Marianne’s perception of Mackenzie’s demeanor conveyed an unmistakable sense of superiority. She compared Mackenzie to a regal figure perched atop a pyramid, casting her gaze down upon others with an air of entitlement.

“Ah, Mackenzie, Beatrix, you’ve finally made it!” Roselynn greeted them warmly.

Mackenzie acknowledged Roselynn with a slight nod before turning her gaze to Marianne. “And who might this be?”

Roselynn quickly said, “She is Tia’s mother. We brought her here to attend the wedding.”

Tia, who was getting her makeup done, quickly stood up and said nervously, “Ms. Quillen, my mother spoke out of turn. Please… please don’t mind!”

Her heart raced with guilt, regardless of whether or not Mackenzie caught her words. After all, Emmanuel was Mackenzie’s husband-what if she misinterpreted Tla’s intentions toward him?

Without delving further into Marianne’s comment, Mackenzie turned to Roselynn, inquiring, “Did Ryder hastily marry Tia? Has the dowry not been settled yet?”

Roselynn responded, “Mrs. Franks just arrived. I was just about to present it.”

“Leave it to me.” Mackenzie gestured dismissively and then turned to Lexi, instructing, “Prepare a bank card with 280 thousand.”

“Certainly, Ms. Quillen,” Lexi acknowledged with a nod.

“280 thousand?!” Marianne gasped, incredulous at the sum. She mused, How could Tia, a kindergarten teacher, receive such a hefty dowry?

“If you find it insufficient, Mrs. Franks, we can negotiate the amount. I’m prepared to cover it for Ryder,” Mackenzie offered.

Despite Ryder’s selfless act of taking a bullet to protect her, it resulted in his paralysis. In response, she was determined to assist him in marrying his beloved, regardless of the expense.

“No, no, it’s more than enough!” Marianne’s excitement was palpable, though tinged with a hint of apprehension, a remnant of her small-town upbringing. Leaning in, she whispered, “And what about their new home and car?”

“Mom! Why are you so greedy?” Tia immediately stopped her mother. She hurriedly apologized to Mackenzie, “Ms. Quillen, I’m sorry. Please ignore whatever my mom says!”

Marianne couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Tia’s candidness.

Mackenzie glanced at the two women and offered a reassuring smile. “The house has already been purchased. It’s a riverside duplex worth about 450 thousand. As for the wedding car-Beatrix, could you please take Mrs. Franks to my garage and let her choose any new car as the wedding car?”

“Don’t speak. Just stay still and be a beautiful bride!”

Marianne swiftly redirected Tia to resume her makeup application. Could one complain about being blessed with abundance?

“If you have the time, feel free to choose one!” Mackenzie contemplated the convenience of gifting a car, merely thinning out her extensive collection. After all, her fleet had grown so big that she couldn’t possibly utilize every vehicle.

Marianne’s smile stretched so wide that her teeth disappeared; she was overjoyed. “Hehe, thank you! Thank you, Ms. Quillen!” she exclaimed.

Despite acknowledging that Ryder might not be the ideal match, Marianne refrained from intervening as Tia willingly embraced the union. With the dowry, wedding house, and car in place, Marianne reveled in the envy of relatives and friends.

As a parent, Marianne’s sole desire was for her daughter to find a partner to provide for her and ensure their future security. With these conditions met, she found herself to be genuinely content.

While observing her mother’s sudden change in demeanor, Tia couldn’t help but feel embarrassed. Just moments ago, Marianne had disapproved of the marriage, yet now she appeared ecstatic.