Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 334 75 % Richard was a very gentlemanly and reasonable person .

When he heard about the betrothal gift , he interrupted , Joycelyn is already married .

Whats the point of saying this ? It makes us seem like were thinking about her betrothal gift .

She hasnt 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 Richards tone was rather agitated , Lily comforted him softly .

The betrothal gift shows the Grant familys attention to Joycelyn .

Although Joycelyn has been missing for many years , you cant 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 were already quite behind the Grant family in terms of wealth , we need him to make a grand gesture .

Thats the only way hell truly value Joycelyn .

Lily put herself in Joycelyns shoes .

This made Richard , who was marrying a daughter for the first time , a little convinced .

Lets talk about this later .

Today is just a family banquet .

You guys didnt 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 Richards arm and walked forward with a faint smile on her face .

However , Luna didnt call her Mrs.

Schultz , so her smile didnt reach her eyes .

She only nodded slightly symbolically , looking like a rich lady .

Bellina walked behind and looked around the villa .

Its 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 , Ill 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 carefree .

Lily also greeted Isolde .

When she saw that Joycelyn was not around , she took the initiative to ask , Wheres Joycelyn ? Mrs.

Grant is resting , Luna replied .

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At t was a cutnle way tony are that the idea on the was the minor of fre Schultz family ! luolde even allowed attrst min1 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 Im not the biological mother of Joycelyn and her siblings .

Ive always treated her brothers and Belle as my own .

Its normal for Joycelyn not to like me .

After all , weve just met .

As we get along in the future , shell 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 havent had a wedding yet , right ? Coincidentally , Joycelyn has her farrily now .

Lets discuss the wedding and the betrothal gifts .

Although theyre married , the ceremony cant be lacking , Lily said gently and naturally .

When Sandra heard about this , she immediately sent a message to Joycelyn : [ Your stepmother didnt come for nothing Shes talking about betrothal gifts with Grandma ! No wonder she came when your brothers arent around .

If they were here .

they would definitely tear her apart ! ] Isolde smiled and continued , The betrothal gift is really important .

After all , its out of respect for Joycelyn .

Ive already drawn up the betrothal list .

Luna , bring it over for Mrs.

Wilson to see .

Hearing this , Lilys eyes lit up .

See , if I didnt 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 .

Richards tone was a little resentful .

Its fine .

Isolde smiled and raised her hand .

She didnt mind .

Before Luna came down , Jeff came down first .

Sherry was resting in her room.

Hed come down to bring her a cup of hot water , but he hadnt 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 , Its the first time Ive heard of a stepmother eagerly demanding a betrothal gift .

Lily looked a little embarrassed , but she tried her best to maintain a smile .

The betrothal gift is a sign of respect and importance 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 doesnt lack any status or honor .

Lily ignored Jeffs gloomy expression and flattered Isolde .

Chapter 334 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 .

75 % 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 Joycelyns 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 , dont you think so ? Joycelyn is your biological daughter after all .

Shes been lost for so many years .

Shouldnt you take good care of her and make her think that you care about her ? Didnt 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 ! Thats the first meeting gift .

This dowry is another matter .

Mrs.

Wilson , could it be that you only want the betrothal gift and dont want to give Joycelyn a dowry ? If word gets out , it will be embarrassing .

Youre a stepmother .

Its … too unseemly to deduct Joycelyns 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 familys most precious princess .

Although were not as rich as the Grant family , we definitely wont be careless with our dowry .

Uncle , the betrothal gifts and dowry are all for Joycelyn .

Lets 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 Joycelyns maternal family , his position represented the entire Spencer family .

Isnt it too much to give Joycelyn the betrothal gift and dowry ? Lily frowned slightly and dissuaded her with a smile .

Bellina couldnt help but speak up .

Her tone was anxious and dissatisfied .

Yes , isnt 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 .

Im not married either .

I cant let Joycelyn empty out all the family assets .

The Grant family doesnt lack that little bit of our family , right ?