Chapter 247:
Marlon’s statement carried the weight of a royal decree, reverberating through the opulent hall and leaving the affluent guests visibly shaken.
It was widely known that a single box of Luna’s Whisper commanded a staggering price of six million, making it a highly sought-after luxury. The formula itself was considered a treasure, its value immeasurable. Yet here was Marlon, offering it so casually to Elena as if it were a mere trinket. The Johnson family’s generous reputation was legendary, but even they were not known for such extravagant gestures.
Ignoring murmurs of disbelief, Marlon turned his gaze to Malcolm, the sharpness in his eyes cutting through the ambient noise. “Luna’s Whisper was launched by your company. If I pass the formula to Miss Harper, do you have a problem with that?” His tone left little room for protest.
Malcolm, caught off guard, stood speechless. His mind raced—there was truly no need for such grandiosity. After all, the formula had originated from Elena herself.
Before Malcolm could gather his thoughts, another voice cut through the tension.
Alexander stepped forward, his expression resolute and unyielding. “There’s no need for that. Elena has always cherished the art of crafting scented candles herself. As a token of appreciation, I’ll have ten billion transferred to Mr. Johnson for the formula.”
A collective gasp swept through the nearby tables as the guests processed Alexander’s lavish offer. Everyone was dumbfounded by the extent of his indulgence—ten billion, just for his daughter’s satisfaction!
Malcolm once again found himself at a loss for words, overwhelmed by the unfolding events. He remained silent, realizing there was nothing more he could add to sway the tide of these extravagant exchanges.
Elyse’s eyes simmered with fiery envy. Ten billion! Alexander had not only granted Elena substantial shares but had also nonchalantly lavished ten billion on her.
In stark contrast, Elyse had to exhaust her savings to procure a gift for Gerald, even resorting to selling off the presents given by Javier. The glaring disparity was enough to stoke the flames of jealousy in anyone’s heart.
In truth, Alexander had been generous with Elyse, allotting her several million annually for her lavish lifestyle. Additionally, Jolie had regularly slipped her extra cash, and both Bertha and Vince had frequently contributed to her coffers. Collectively, these amounts were far from meager, but Elyse’s extravagant taste in luxury goods and her desire to always debut the latest trends meant her expenses were astronomical.
Moreover, Elyse reveled in hosting opulent dinners to showcase her wealth, where a single evening could feature two bottles of exorbitantly priced vintage wine, costing upwards of a million. At times, she would casually leave tips in the tens of thousands for the waiters. This indulgence in grandeur invariably strained her finances.
𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖚𝖕𝖉𝖆𝖙𝖊𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘.𝖈𝖔𝖒
Meanwhile, all eyes were riveted on Marlon and Alexander, the two influential men, each eager to outdo the other in their affection for Elena.
Marlon’s voice cut through the tension, firm and resolute. “Miss Harper saved Kiera’s life. The Johnson family holds her in high regard.”
Alexander’s stance was equally firm, his voice steady and assertive. “Elena is my daughter, and if there’s one thing my family doesn’t lack, it’s money.”
Malcolm found himself in the unenviable position of peacemaker as tensions flared on either side. He interjected with a weary sigh, “Dad, Mr. Harper, please, let’s have no more arguing.”
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