Jacob was still feeling a bit out of sorts. All he wanted was to get a little closer, to bridge the gap between them.
How did it turn into offering a whole dowry? Connor's piercing gaze was fixed on him. Jacob coughed, feeling
slightly guilty. The matter of the dowry hadn't even crossed his mind. He had, however, wondered about how
much the Sartori family would offer as a bride price. But Jacob could understand that the Sartori family, being
the wealthiest in Eldridge City, had their own dignity to uphold. He definitely couldn't let the Sartori family be
embarrassed. Jacob gritted his teeth, "Look, rest assured, Chloe is the precious daughter of the Meadows family.
Naturally, I'll prepare a generous dowry for her so she can marry into the Sartori family in style." In Jacob's mind,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtno matter the dowry size. A family as affluent as the Sartoris would only offer more, not less.
Leah had just brought over swine. Jacob was about to invite everyone to start eating when he suddenly
realized Lisa was missing. Jacob frowned, "Where's Lisa?" "I've been busy in the kitchen, I didn't notice." "How
can she becso irresponsible? | already told her Chloe was coming htoday. Why isn't she here yet?" Leah
stood up, "I'll go call her." Suddenly, a voice cfrom the door, "Dad, Mom, I'm here." Everyone's gaze shifted
to the entrance. Lisa was dressed in a sexy little black dress, her makeup exquisite, clearly having taken great
care in her appearance. She was even wearing a pair of black high heels. Jacob frowned, "Why are you dressed
like that at home?"
Lisa explained, "Dad, | just cback from outside, remember? Today was the birthday party of Miss Chen, | just
cback from there." Jacob knew Lisa hadn't gone out today. But calling her out on it would only embarrass
himself. He just glared at her, then said irritably, "Your sister Chloe and your brother-in-law are here, and you
haven't even greeted them." Lisa sauntered over. Her gaze swept over Chloe and she mockingly said, "Chloe
hasn't been hfor so long, | thought she'd climbed the social ladder and looked down on our family." Chloe's
response was indifferent, "I felt like insulting someone today, just not you." It took Lisa a moment to realize
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChloe was indirectly insulting her. Her face turned extremely sour. But quickly, she walked over to Connor's side.
"Brother-in-law, look at Chloe, | was just joking, and she gets all witty. Anyway, | can't win against Chloe." Lisa's
tone was whiny, even a bit coquettish. Chloe felt goosebumps all over.
After finishing, Lisa tried to sit next to Connor. But Connor immediately said, "Don't cnear me, I'm a
germaphobe." Lisa's face was left with nothing but embarrassment. Jacob also felt that this daughter was really
lacking manners. He quickly ordered, "Go sit over there, don't embarrass me." Lisa was furious but had to sit at
the spot farthest from Connor. It was only then that she realized what Connor's words meant. Her anger soared
instantly. He's a germaphobe, so why can't she sit next to him? Was she skind of filth? Why could Chloe be
so close to him? Lisa clenched her teeth, but at that moment, she couldn't lash out.