Chapter 14 Embarrassing the Kingsley Family
At the Kingsley family dinner table, everything seemed perfect and eerful.
After lunch, the Kingsleys invited everyone to the backyard for somen
The autumn weather was just right, with a cool breeze adding a touch of class
Theodore, we’ve known each other for years, so I’ll get straight to the point, Nathaniel said once the servants had pred the
Theodore nodded, “Of course, go ahead. As for Cecilia and Dominic wedding, we’ll follow your lead.”
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“Then I won’t hold back, Nathaniel said warmly. “The wedding is new month, and we won’t cut any corners. After all, the Kingsley family and the Lockhart family are two of the top families in Serenoa City. We can’t just have a simple ceremony. We’ll cover the cost of the wedding and the reception. All the gifts received will go to Cecilia and Dominic
“Sounds good,” Theodore agreed.
Genevieve also chimed in.
“As for the wedding gifts, let’s not play guessing games. If you have hy specific needs, just let us know, and we’ll do our best to meet them. Nathaniel said sincerely.
Theodore replied, “You’re already covering the banquet, which is a big expense. Besides, Cecilia is our only daughter. Everything we have will eventually be hers. We don’t have any specific needs. Let’s see if Cecilia has any suggestions.”
Cecilia, catching Theodore’s hint, quickly said, “No, the wedding is just about being happy. As long as everyone is happy, I have no other requests.”
“Is there anything you particularly want? I can buy it for you,” Dominic’s mother, Octavia Kingsley, quickly added.
Cecilia glanced at Octavia.
All she could think about were the times Octavia pretended to care, forcing her to take pills and pressuring her to have a child for the Kingsley family. It wasn’t until her death that Cecilia discovered the so–called medicine was made from the corpses of disgusting
insects.
Every time she drank it, she would vomit and have diarrhea for days. Yet, she endured it for eight years, hoping to bear a child for the Kingsley family.
Suppressing the anger in her eyes, Cecilia said, “I originally only like that sapphire, and now I have it. I don’t need anything else.”
The mention of the sapphire was clearly a sore spot for the Kingsley family. Cecilia’s words visibly changed the expressions of everyone in the Kingsley family.
Fortunately, the Kingsley family members were good at hiding their true feelings. They quickly brushed off the uncomfortable topic. “In that case, I won’t make a fuss. Anyway, in the future, Cecilia will be part of our family when she marries in, so feel free to come to me if you need anything,” Octavia said.
“Thank you, Octavia, Cecilia responded politely.
“Then the wedding gift is settled. We don’t have any other requests. As long as the kids are happy, that’s all that matters,” Nathaniel paused, looking troubled, and sighed heavily before continuing. However, there is one thing I need to ask for your help with.”
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“Just say it, Theodore responded generously.
Recently, the Kingstoy family has been working on an e–commerce project. Initially, there were no financial Issues, but we now face the unfortunate timing of a bank loan repayment. This has caused hortfall in the project’s funding. We planned to take out Another loan from the bank, but the bank has been tight on funds ned has rejected us multiple times. After much thought, we decided that instead of asking others for help, we’d come to you. After all, the Kingsley family will eventually belong to Dominic, and once Dominic and Cecilia are married, it will be theirs. Although it’s a bit difficult to ask, it seems appropriate. Nathaniel’s words sounded grandiose.
In the previous life, when the Kingsley family faced financial difficies, the Lockhart family indeed provided substantial support.
said that, they had no
to refund.
In fact, with Nathaniel having said th
Theodore glanced at Cecilia.
Cecilia nodded.
Only then did Theodore say, “We’re all family, so helping out is natural, How much is the Kingsley family’s shortfall this time?”
“After some preliminary calculations, it’s about $300 million, Nathaniel said nonchalantly, as if it were a small amount.
Of course, it’s not that the Lockhart family couldn’t come up with the money, but this amount was definitely not something they could spend frivolously.
Cecilia smiled and asked, “As far as I know, the Kingsley family’s e–commerce project requires exactly $300 million. Uncle Nathaniel, are you saying you can’t come up with a single penny?”
Nathaniel looked a bit embarrassed.
He hadn’t expected Cecilia to know about the project, let alone bring it up
directly
Her point was clear: the project was essentially being funded by the Lockhart family, while the Kingsley family were lining their pockets.
Everyone here was a businessman.
No one would accept such a deal!
The atmosphere grow tense.
Dominic quickly explained, “The Kingsley family’s stock market took a dive, and to stabilize it, we had to divert some funds.”
I see, Cecilia said, as
if she suddenly understood.
It was impossible to see that she knew the Kingsley family’s stock market stabilization only required a few million dollars, a negligible amount compared to $300 million.
Dominic, seeing Cecilia’s expression, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He thought Cecilia knew a lot about it, but now it seemed that maybe she just heard about the project from hearsay. How could a woman like Cecilia, who was hell–bent on marrying him, know anything about business?
“Dad, since the Kingsley family is facing difficulties with their investment project, we should help them,” Cecilia said to Theodore.
Dominic smirked slyly
He knew Cecilia was still the foolish woman he could easily manipulate.
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Theodore couldn’t understand Cecilia either. She had clearly called the engagement hut now wanted to help. Despite his many doubts, he nodded, “Since we’ll all be family, of course, we’ll help.”
“Then I must thank you, Theodore. Of course, I won’t borrow the mey for free. Once the project is profitable, we’ll repay you first thing.” Nathaniel said quickly, grinning from ear to ear.
“But what if it incurs a loss?” Cecilia suddenly asked, as if it were
a casual remark.
Nathaniel awkwardly smiled, “The project has been thoroughly vetted; there’s no chance of a loss.”
“In business, nothing is certain, Cecilia mumsired, then gave Donice an innocent smile, “Right, Dominie?”
“Yes, but we’ve made comprehensive plans for this project. Don’t way, It won’t incur a loss, Dominic reassured her gently.
“If it does incur a loss, you won’t be able to repay the $300 million, will you?‘
“How could that happen? Nathaniel quickly said, “The Kingsley family isn’t built on a single project. Even if this one fails, we have other sources of income. We can definitely repay the $300 million.”
“Since Uncle Nathaniel insists on repaying, let’s write an IOU, Cecil said with a slight smile.
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LLH she’s giving them enough rope to well and truly hang themselves
Renea Adams
Just let them hang themselves and they don’t know it yet! LOL
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