My Dreamy Old Husband novel Chapter 1446

Under the earnest anticipation of the crowd, Cooper finally walked up to the stage. He took the microphone while observing the expressions of the audience below him. I am Sophia’s father as well as the maternal grandfather of the unborn children. Naturally, I have the naming right of my grandchildren. As for the children’s father, Michael… Well, everybody has forgotten about him. After all, he does not possess any nuclear weapons.

Cooper announced his decision, “I want to thank everybody for traveling so far to attend the weddings of both myself and my daughter. As for the changing of family names, which everyone seemed to be invested in, I have already made up my mind.”

The atmosphere suddenly felt tense as everybody automatically held their breath in anticipation. Cooper’s decision might cause a huge chaos!

Under the crowd’s undivided attention, he finally announced, “I will be getting married with my wife, Anna Yard. Since she will remain as the person in charge of the Yard Group, she will not change her last name. My daughter, Miss Sophia Edwards as well as my son-in-law, Mr. Michael Fletcher and my granddaughter, Carmen Fletcher, will not change theirs as well.”

There was an uproar among the crowd. You are going against the Michel Family head-on!

The Michels were in disbelief, as though they were being challenged for the first time.

Cooper continued to speak, “I’ve carefully thought about this. The Edwards raised my daughter and they gave her a chance at life. I respect her decision for not changing her last name. Even if my son-in-law, Mr. Michael Fletcher, were to marry into the family as a live-in son-in-law, according to the rules in Cethos, there is no rule that dictates the change of his last name. As for my granddaughter, Carmen Fletcher—her father, Michael Fletcher, has raised her since birth. Therefore, she will not change her family name temporarily. She is free to change it if she wishes to once she’s 18 years old. On the other hand, in regards to the last name of my unborn grandchildren—I fully respect my daughter and my son-in-law’s decision. One of them would be a Yard whereas the other would be a Mitchell. If I can’t fulfill the rules and feelings invested in this matter and you demand that I choose between withdrawing from the Michel Family or forcing my children to change their last names, I will choose to give up the status as a Michel.”

With that, he left the stage after making the shocking announcement.

The crowd erupted into chaos while the Michel family members swiftly stood up to surround him. We’ve come all the way here, but we’ve not achieved anything! How dare Cooper try to cut ties with our family!

“Fass! What is the meaning of this? Is this how you’re playing it?” The Michel Family came forward with a ferocious intensity. They surrounded Cooper and his family, which caused Carmen to burst in tears out of fear.

Upon hearing the child crying, the other families could not possibly leave the area. Therefore, they surrounded the crowd too.

The other families were especially pleased with Cooper’s decision. They are taking both families into consideration since Sophia is naming her twins with the surnames Mitchell and Yard respectively. Well, the Fletcher Family wouldn’t mind because Carmen is more than enough. Besides, it doesn’t matter to us what the family names the unborn children because it doesn’t stop us from loving them. In any case, they are part of our family!

However, the Michel Family simply could not stomach Cooper’s decision!

He was about to leave with his family, so he glanced at the crowd of Michels in annoyance. “I’ve made myself clear. Linus already bears the Michel Family name. My daughter and her unborn sons will have their freedom to choose. As for my wife, Anna Yard—there is no tradition of changing family names. My granddaughter will not change her last name too. This is my decision and it’s also my daughter, Sophia Edwards’ wish. If you think that I’ve gone overboard, please remove me from the company as well as the family.” I’ll take on the Yard Family name in the future.

Anna was delighted. I love this side of him; compared to thirty years ago, Cooper’s temperament hasn’t changed at all. He is still pursuing greatness like a wildly arrogant youth who chases after his dreams. The only difference is that he is more considerate now. Once upon a time ago, he was still young and immature when we eloped, so he did not plan meticulously. Right now, he is going against the Michel Family, but he’s not doing this out of spite. On the contrary, he can afford to do that because he has the capability now. It doesn’t matter whether the Michel Family wants him around. Even if Cooper leaves, Linus is still there to hold the fort down. In fact, Cooper’s departure is a loss to the Michels.

“Fass!!” The Michel family members were fuming and they started to scold him. “I’ll give you another chance! It’s not too late for you to retract your ridiculous statement.”

Nevertheless, Cooper did not reply to them. Instead, he held hands with Anna and led Sophia to leave. They detoured past the Michels to leave the venue.

Once upon a time, my mother rebelled to marry Woody by leaving the family for more than twenty years. In the end, she did not get the chance to see my father again even after her death. Somebody should be bold and adamant enough to turn the tides for such situations. Right now, I have the courage and capability to make these changes.

Cooper left without a care in the world whereas Daniel announced through the microphone, “Everybody has worked hard during the meeting, Dinner has been served in the adjacent banquet hall. Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy.”