Is this destiny?

Seeing that the seniors of the Long family accepted Noah as Chloe's future husband instead of Mr. Baldeo, Noah was ready for the next step of his plan.

Noah glanced to the side and Lizzie and Scarlet approached the group with several documents in their hands.

Per Noah's silent command, Lizzie placed a document on the table in front of Steve and stepped back.

"To show my sincerity, I prepared the prenuptial agreement from my side. The information I provided you previously gave you insight into assets that are at my disposal, while here I listed what I'm willing to share with my future wife."

Noah's words made all Longs lean closer to see what it says. Seniors frowned in displeasure when Steve took the document to read.

Noah glanced at Lizzie who approached Longs with several documents in her hands.

"These are copies of the same document.", Noah explained and the seniors eagerly accepted papers that Lizzie was handing as Noah continued, "In there, you will see a list of properties, and other assets that I will share with Chloe after we get married, as well as what will belong to her in case we divorce. I took the liberty of listing what in addition she will get with every child she bears for the Bennet family and the possibilities of my business collaboration with the Long family. If you have any other suggestions, I am willing to listen."

After reviewing the information in the documents, Steve broke the silence. "This is very generous. As Aunt Wendy mentioned before, you showed goodwill and we believe that your intentions toward Chloe are sincere. If we ask for anything more than this, we would be greedy."

Steve's comment made Aunt Wendy press her lips into a line. How can she ask for anything more if Steve already said that would be greedy? Ah, and Noah was offering more willingly!

"Will you represent Chloe's interests in this matter?", Noah asked Steve.

Steve shrugged. "I don't involve myself in these matters. I believe that it should be either Chloe's parents or… maybe one of the seniors wants to step forward?"

Seniors exchanged quick glances. All of them were aware that Chloe's representatives when discussing marriage will get a chance to negotiate benefits and sway them their way. They all wanted to be in, and if not for Steve's presence (and Noah's), they would probably erupt into a heated argument.

"I will do it!", Aunt Wendy exclaimed, and no one dared to oppose her. However, not everyone was willing to give up either.

"This is a big thing for our Chloe…", Uncle Leo chimed in. "Let me help you. Two heads are better than one."

Aunt Wendy responded with a tight smile. She would rather do it on her own, but she didn't want to argue in front of Noah who looked like a big cash cow.

Noah gave them his family's and financial information which included the previous three generations of the Bennet family, and how his great-grandfather started a business that grew over time. In short, the Bennet family is loaded and influential in the South of the United States, and Noah is the oldest son. Noah was wearing the ring with Bennet's family crest that proved his status as the heir.

The Long seniors don't know that Noah left his family a few years ago and that he is not involved in their business, but even if they knew, Noah's background is undeniable.

Also, other than that, Noah is a director at Blanc with personal assets that are worth more than $100 million.

To add to Noah's appeal (compared to their previous candidate for Chloe's husband), Noah is fifteen years younger than Mr. Baldeo, and that meant how by the time Noah reaches Mr. Baldeo's age, he will be even more impressive.

When they compared Mr. Baldeo with Noah, it was like putting a chicken next to a falcon.

Who would say no to such a good catch?

Considering that Noah came to show interest in Chloe specifically, it hinted how Noah was hooked up and highly likely to bleed more money for them.

As for Mr. Baldeo… they can offer him some other young Miss from the Long family. Chloe's Aunt Wendy already thought of Samantha, but that girl is still in the hospital from the beating Merve gave her. They can send to Mr. Baldeo Samantha's photos and when she recuperates, they can proceed with the marriage.

Aunt Wendy was forced to focus on the present when Noah spoke again…

"Does anyone else want to participate in this? Between my stocks at Blanc, properties in Malibu, and assets my family owns, I don't mind if more people are involved in making sure everything is accounted for. After all, I don't want Chloe to feel that she is at a loss here."

"I will also help!", Uncle Kevin exclaimed enthusiastically. "I think the three of us will do great!"

Noah's lips lifted into a small smile. "I also think that the three of you will do great."

Uncle Kevin bobbed his head happily.

They assumed that Noah was smiling because he approved of the three seniors, and they were not wrong, in a way. Noah was itching to deal with these three who dared to intrude in Chloe's apartment on Friday, and this went smoother than he anticipated, but first, he needed to cut off their retreat routes.

Noah spoke to Steve, "You said that you are not involving yourself, but I hope that you can oversee the process to ensure things go smoothly."

Steve confirmed. "I will keep an eye on things. It's the least I can do for Chloe and you. After all, you are one of the key people at Blanc, and we can't risk offending Whites again."

At Steve's comment, Aunt Wendy, Uncle Leo, and Uncle Kevin swallowed a bitter pill. Everything in the prenuptial agreement was for Chloe, except for the possibility of future collaborations. How can they swindle Noah for more money or for agreements that are in their benefit, if Steve is watching? And did Steve mention that they should not offend Whites? 

"Excellent!", Noah exclaimed happily and then he turned to look at Aunt Wendy, Uncle Leo, and Uncle Kevin, ready to deliver another nail in the coffin. 

"Next, I would like us to discuss a matter of dowry."

Aunt Wendy got a start. Did she hear Noah right? "Dowry?"

Noah nodded earnestly and gestured toward the paper in Aunt Wendy's hands. "That is the part of the prenuptial agreement which lists what I will give to Chloe. You need to add parts of what she will bring into our marriage."

Aunt Wendy felt as if clouds blocked the sun. What is going on? Instead of getting money and benefits, they need to give things?

Everyone in the Long family knew that Chloe and her parents don't own squat. From where will these dowry-worthy things come? Aunt Wendy had a bad feeling about this.

Noah tilted his head and Scarlet started handing over papers to the members of the Long family as Noah spoke, "I took the liberty of coming up with some suggestions. Of course, I don't expect that you will match the monetary value, but a family like Long should not be shabby either..."

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