Love at the Wrong Table (Emmanuel Lowe and Mackenzie) novel Chapter 1269

Chapter 1269 Greed 

It was just two words: money-minded! 

The wedding proceeded smoothly. 

Tiá, a former classmate of Milani, attracted many of their former classmates to her wedding. Moments after the news broke, it became common knowledge that Tia had married into the wealthy Quillen family, who were Mackenzie’s relatives. The combined dowry, wedding house, wedding car, and diamond ring amounted to nearly 1.5 million. Envy rippled through the attendees. 

Meanwhile, Milani was at Ruby’s house, discussing the unfolding events. 

“Ruby, things are finally looking up. Your family secured a dowry of 70,000, and you’re free from the obligation to marry that disabled person. Isn’t that wonderful?” 

Despite Milani’s reassurances, Ruby couldn’t shake off her unease. 

Securing a mere 70,000 dowry wasn’t Ruby’s ultimate aim. She had anticipated that Ryder, given his disability, would go to great lengths to marry her, possibly even beseeching Emmanuel’s family for financial assistance. 

Yet, Ryder’s unexpected resolve and Tia’s sudden decision to marry him bewildered Ruby. 

She wondered, What could Tia possibly see in Ryder? His family has no dowry to offer. Is it simply for a wedding house? How naive! Unbelievable! 

As these thoughts raced through her mind, her attention was suddenly drawn to Milani, who appeared increasingly uneasy while scrolling through Moments on her phone. 

“Milani, what’s wrong?” 

“I-It’s nothing,” Milani replied. She tried to hide her phone, but Ruby grabbed the device. 

As Ruby glanced at the screen, her expression immediately changed. 

“Ah-” A piercing scream escaped her lips as she stared at the screen in disbelief, murmuring, “No, this can’t be happening! It just can’t!” 

“What’s the matter, Rubes?” Her parents rushed to her side, alarmed by her distress. 

“Mom, Dad, you’ve ruined everything! Everything!” Ruby cried out. She threw the phone toward her mother in a fit of hysteria. 

Perplexed, her parents looked at the phone. Their expressions turned ashen, and their lips trembled, mirroring Ruby’s shock. 

Moments earlier, they had been ridiculing Tia for marrying a disabled, elderly man in exchange for a diamond ring. Yet now, confronted with someone who had effortlessly amassed 1.5 million, they realized the true extent of their folly. 

If only they hadn’t been consumed by greed, aiming for a mere 140,000, the money would be theirs. It was a sobering realization-they had grasped at straws and lost a treasure trove. They were even fretting over the 70,000 they had snatched, fearing a potential lawsuit. 

The wedding proceeding continued. 

Since Emmanuel hadn’t arrived to pick her up yet, Mackenzie remained at the Luxoria Hotel, attending the wedding 

Moments earlier, they had been ridiculing Tia for marrying a disabled, elderly man in exchange for a diamond ring. Yet now, confronted with someone who had effortlessly amassed 1.5 million, they realized the true extent of their folly. 

If only they hadn’t been consumed by greed, aiming for a mere 140,000, the money would be theirs. It was a sobering realization-they had grasped at straws and lost a treasure trove. They were even fretting over the 70,000 they had snatched, fearing a potential lawsuit. 

The wedding proceeding continued. 

Since Emmanuel hadn’t arrived to pick her up yet, Mackenzie remained at the Luxoria Hotel, attending the wedding as a distinguished guest. 

“Ms. Quillen, Ruby is here. Should we let her in?” Lexi promptly relayed the message from the hotel manager to Mackenzie. 

Mackenzie understood too well why Ruby had rushed over; it seemed she was still intent on causing trouble. While part of her relished the thought of Ruby being furious and remorseful, she also knew that allowing Ruby to disrupt the wedding was out of the question. Thus, Mackenzie shook her head decisively. 

“Understood, Ms. Quillen,” Lexi swiftly responded. 

Meanwhile, just beyond the hotel doors, Ruby’s cries echoed. “Let me in! I am the bride today! I am Ryder’s wife!” 

However, her emotional pleas were ignored. It was met with unwavering resolve from the stoic hotel security guard. 

In the backdrop, Belinda and Milani exchanged weary sighs, grappling with the unforeseen turn of events. How had things spiraled into such a mess? What a missed opportunity!