Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 1268 Dowry

Marianne’s perception of Mackenzie’s demeanor conveyed an unmistakable sense of superiority. She

compared Mackenzie to a regal figure perched atop a pyramid, casting her gaze down upon others with

an air of entitlement.

“Ah, Mackenzie, Beatrix, you’ve finally made it!” Roselynn greeted them warmly.

Mackenzie acknowledged Roselynn with a slight nod before turning her gaze to Marianne. “And who

might this be?”

Roselynn quickly said, “She is Tia’s mother. We brought her here to attend the wedding.”

Tia, who was getting her makeup done, quickly stood up and said nervously, “Ms. Quillen, my mother

spoke out of turn. Please… please don’t mind!”

Her heart raced with guilt, regardless of whether or not Mackenzie caught her words. After all,

Emmanuel was Mackenzie’s husband-what if she misinterpreted Tla’s intentions toward him?

Without delving further into Marianne’s comment, Mackenzie turned to Roselynn, inquiring, “Did Ryder

hastily marry Tia? Has the dowry not been settled yet?”

Roselynn responded, “Mrs. Franks just arrived. I was just about to present it.”

“Leave it to me.” Mackenzie gestured dismissively and then turned to Lexi, instructing, “Prepare a bank

card with 280 thousand.”

“Certainly, Ms. Quillen,” Lexi acknowledged with a nod.

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“280 thousand?!” Marianne gasped, incredulous at the sum. She mused, How could Tia, a kindergarten

teacher, receive such a hefty dowry?

“If you find it insufficient, Mrs. Franks, we can negotiate the amount. I’m prepared to cover it for Ryder,”

Mackenzie offered.

Despite Ryder’s selfless act of taking a bullet to protect her, it resulted in his paralysis. In response, she

was determined to assist him in marrying his beloved, regardless of the expense.

“No, no, it’s more than enough!” Marianne’s excitement was palpable, though tinged with a hint of

apprehension, a remnant of her small-town upbringing. Leaning in, she whispered, “And what about

their new home and car?”

“Mom! Why are you so greedy?” Tia immediately stopped her mother. She hurriedly apologized to

Mackenzie, “Ms. Quillen, I’m sorry. Please ignore whatever my mom says!”

Marianne couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Tia’s candidness.

Mackenzie glanced at the two women and offered a reassuring smile. “The house has already been

purchased. It’s a riverside duplex worth about 450 thousand. As for the wedding car-Beatrix, could you

please take Mrs. Franks to my garage and let her choose any new car as the wedding car?”

After all, those cars were simply gathering dust in her garage, unused and unappreciated. This was an

opportunity to put them to good use.

“Of course, Mackenzie!” Beatrix agreed readily, realizing it was also an opportunity to declutter her

sister’s collection.

“This…this ” Marianne was overwhelmed by the sudden rush of happiness. She couldn’t believe how

swiftly everything had unfolded. She mused, Wow! I’ve hit the jackpot just by marrying off my daughter.

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Oh, Tia, you indeed

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“Of course, Mackenzie!” Beatrix agreed readily, realizing it was also an opportunity to declutter her

sister’s collection.

“This…this-” Marianne was overwhelmed by the sudden rush of happiness. She couldn’t believe how

swiftly everything had unfolded. She mused, Wow! I’ve hit the jackpot just by marrying off my daughter.

Oh, Tia, you indeed are amazing!

“Mrs. Franks, would you prefer to have the wedding car converted into cash as well?” Mackenzie

inquired, noticing Marianne’s inability to articulate a complete sentence.

“Hehe, sure, Why not?” Marianne’s happiness radiated so strongly that it seemed her smile might

freeze in place.

‘Mom-‘Tia still harbored the urge to explain to her mother why she had chosen to marry Ryder, citing

three specific reasons: sympathy, Emmanuel, and her disdain for the Zimmerman family’s behavior.

Yet, in light of Marianne’s current demeanor, it appeared her family also harbored a pursuit of wealth.

What distinguished them from Ruby Zimmerman’s clan?

“Don’t speak. Just stay still and be a beautiful bride!”

Marianne swiftly redirected Tia to resume her makeup application. Could one complain about being

blessed with abundance?

“If you have the time, feel free to choose one!” Mackenzie contemplated the convenience of gifting a

car, merely thinning out her extensive collection. After all, her fleet had grown so big that she couldn’t

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possibly utilize every vehicle.

Marianne’s smile stretched so wide that her teeth disappeared; she was overjoyed. “Hehe, thank you!

Thank you, Ms. Quillen!” she exclaimed.

Despite acknowledging that Ryder might not be the ideal match, Marianne refrained from intervening

as Tia willingly embraced the union. With the dowry, wedding house, and car in place, Marianne

reveled in the envy of relatives and friends.

As a parent, Marianne’s sole desire was for her daughter to find a partner to provide for her and ensure

their future security. With these conditions met, she found herself to be genuinely content.

While observing her mother’s sudden change in demeanor, Tia couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

Just moments ago, Marianne had disapproved of the marriage, yet now she appeared ecstatic.

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