Episode 15

"This is impossible. Has Grandpa acknowledged Fane's identity as the Taylor family's son-in-law?"

Upon hearing Zeus Taylor's words, various members of the Taylor family appeared visibly astonished.

‘Grandpa was once so fond of Salena. It seems Grandpa's wrath has subsided over the years. After all, the blood of the Taylor family courses through Salena's veins,'

A Taylor family member quietly speculated within themselves.

"Grandpa!"

Salena puckered her red lips and felt tears surfacing in her eyes. She knew her grandfather had been watching over her in silence; the old man just didn't want to lower his pride.

For Zeus Taylor, his reputation meant everything.

"However?" Fane frowned. He knew the stipulations weren't going to be that straightforward.

"However, the incident where you injured Ivan's hand can't just be overlooked!"

The senior's tone shifted as he continued, "You must pay compensation!"

"That's right, Grandpa is right. My hand is broken. The doctors say it'll take at least a month or two to heal, even with the best treatment!"

Due to Zeus Taylor's earlier berating, Ivan had stood quietly until now.

Now that his grandfather spoke up for him, Ivan's face lit up with delight.

"What if we do this, Fane, I'll give you one month. Next month happens to be my 70th birthday. If you can muster 10 million dollars in a month, I'll acknowledge you as a son-in-law of the Taylor family.

"However, if you fail to amass such an amount, then you shall have to divorce Salena because that will prove you don't have the capability and aren't worthy to be with her!"

"After all, Ivan's hand is in this condition because of you. You are to compensate with 10 million dollars! How about that?"

Zeus Taylor gazed at Fane, making a firm declaration.

"Grandpa, aren't you deliberately making things tough for Fane? He's only a delivery man. For five years Fane struggled as a soldier and has only just returned from the battlefield. How could he earn that much money in a month?"

Salena was immensely anxious when she heard the proposition. It's no different than forcing Fane out. It's just a different method.

"Elder, could you lower the amount? It's too much. My son can't even earn a million dollars, let alone 10 million!"

Joan's expression was frantic. She didn't want to miss the chance to keep such an extraordinary son-in-law.

"No reductions. If he can't come up with 10 million dollars, how can he be fit for my daughter?"

Fiona instantly interjected sharply. She then continued, "Hmph! If Fane can come up with 10 million, the money can serve as an engagement gift for my daughter. When the time comes, that money should be handed to me. Otherwise, I'll never recognize him as my son-in-law!"

"Not so fast!" Ivan was about to speak, "If he can raise 10 million dollars, I also need to be compensated. I can't just be beaten up for nothing, right?"

"Don't make things up. Your entire medical fees won't even add up to 10 million dollars!"

It was impossible for Fiona to let this go so easily. She had endured poverty for many years. If she had 10 million dollars, she could live comfortably.

"Hehe, the 10 million that Grandpa mentioned is for compensation, not an engagement gift. Don't you understand?"

Ivan laughed joyously. His words succeeded in bewildering Fiona.

"In one month, right?"

Fane pondered and then said, "How about this, one month from today, on Grandpa's 70th birthday, I'll pay Ivan 10 million dollars for compensation, send another 10 million to my mother-in-law as an engagement gift, and in addition, bring 10 million as a birthday gift for Grandpa! Totaling 30 million dollars. If I fail to gather it, I will willingly divorce Salena!"

"Are you mad? That much money in a month? You won't gather enough even if you sold yourself!"

Joan was terrified. She guessed Fane was pushed past his limit and started talking nonsense.

"You can't be serious, right? Didn't I tell you not to boast?! It's 30 million dollars! Not three thousand!"

Salena also reprimanded him, her face fraught with worry.

"Don't fear, my love; I genuinely must prove to the Taylor family that I'm worthy to marry you!"

Fane waved his hand, caressing Salena's cheek tenderly. "I won't allow anything to separate me from you and our daughter!"

Salena's heart stirred. In that moment, she felt certain that Fane wasn't lying to her.

"Alright, I believe in you!" Finally, Salena nodded.

"Fane, if you accomplish this, not only will the Taylor family recognize your identity! We will also ask your in-laws, Salena, and all your family members, including your mother, to move to the Taylor family residence!"

Zeus Taylor pondered for a moment, then stated, "At that time, Salena can also resume her work with Taylor Group!"

"Well then. We have an agreement!" Fane immediately agreed.

"That rascal, you really have a talent for bluffing. I want to see how humiliating it'll be for you when that time comes and you fail to bring the money!"

Ivan stepped forward two paces, staring at Fane.

Fane produced a cigarette and lit it casually. He took a deep drag.

"And what if I can do it? If not, I'll roll out of here to the Taylor residence gate. However, if I succeed, you must kneel and apologize to Salena. How does that sound? After all, you have made quite a few mistakes in the last five years!"

"Haha, agreed. Listen up, everyone. This is a promise between me and this rascal!"

"Since this rascal wants to embarrass himself, then I can only comply. When the time comes, we'll all witness how he rolls out of this room to the outer gate. Remember, you don't walk, but roll!"

Ivan laughed uproariously. "It's a miracle he could live to this day, let alone make 30 million dollars in a month? Keep dreaming!"

"Don't worry, Ivan. We're not deaf. We heard it loud and clear. We'll all be witnesses!"

Cecilia crossed her arms in front of her chest, looking down at Fane with disdain.

"Five years with no news. Finally, you return and manage to buy some clothes for your mother and wife; though they are all replicas. Your garb screams of your poverty. I refuse to believe you can muster 30 million dollars in a month!"

"Haha, correct!"

"I suppose he realizes he's not worthy of Salena and has decided to quit his charade. Later on, his only option will be to exit the Taylor dwelling in embarrassment!"

"Look at him. If he can raise 30 million dollars in a month, wouldn't I easily set 100 million as a modest goal?"

Most of the Taylor family members began to laugh scornfully.

There were quite a few people present. They mostly worked for Taylor Group, under Ivan Taylor's supervision. They naturally intended to ingratiate him.

"Fane, it's your own declaration. I await your 10 million engagement gift. Come the time, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

Fiona reminded Fane of his promise.

"Haha, Fiona, have you gone mad from lack of money? Do you think this rascal can give you 10 million for an engagement gift!" Ivan sneered maliciously.

"Only 10 million dollars for an engagement gift to allow me to marry Salena? I'll pay the 10 million dollars. Let Salena marry me! If that's not enough, I wouldn't mind paying 50 million dollars! With no shortage of money, anything's possible for me, right?"

Just then, a burly man walked in with a hearty laugh, flanked by a group of his bodyguards.

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