A Wedding Night Gone Terribly Wrong novel Chapter 259

The news that her second daughter, Yvette, was dating Leland of the Kingsbridge Lockwoods was the ultimate shot in the arm for Madeleine. Her frail body practically buzzed with new life.

On the drive back, Madeleine couldn't stop talking about the potential marriage.

"Since Leland and our Yvette are serious, what does his family have to say about this?"

Marrying off a daughter from a prominent family was a massive undertaking.

The most important thing was ensuring the bride was respected, which all came down to the groom's sincerity.

Secondly, it had to be a grand spectacle. Every tradition had to be observed: a lavish confession party, a formal family dinner to announce the courtship, a pre-engagement banquet with respected elders to witness the wedding gifts, a massive engagement gala, and an over-the-top proposal ceremony...

Her daughter would have every single high-society wedding tradition, and no corners would be cut.

And since the main Lockwood family was the wealthiest in the country, they had to go above and beyond.

Leland's display of devotion to Yvette needed to vastly overshadow whatever Holden had done for Iris.

"They just started talking," Holden said from the driver's seat. "Yvette thinks he's reliable and comes from a good background. If she marries him, she's willing to give up her precious single life. She wouldn't mind being a wife."

Brushing some dust off her knees, Madeleine firmly stuck to her guns.

"Neither of them is getting any younger. Dating at this age is basically a trial marriage. Yvette is the jewel of our family. Leland needs to bring his parents to our door and formally ask for her hand immediately."

"Take it step by step, Mom. There's no rush," Holden replied easily.

Madeleine frowned.

"Is there a problem?"

Her daughter had the body of a supermodel, was brilliant, and ran multiple successful companies—everything from a fashion label to a high-end motorcycle club.

Yvette was more capable than most men.

Among women, she was uniquely spectacular.

She had already taken the initiative to give Leland a chance.

Shouldn't he be scrambling to lock this down? How could he possibly be patient enough to take it "step by step"?

Suddenly, the image of Winifred standing next to Leland flashed in her mind.

But she refused to let Winifred win!

She wouldn't!

If she couldn't beat her in looks, she'd beat her everywhere else. She had the brains to crush her.

"Winifred? Please. She's unemployed and literally homeless."

"Compared to Yvette, she's nothing."

"Yvette is an absolute powerhouse. She's built an empire, and she practically rules Seaport City. She's an elite heiress and a ruthless businesswoman."

"You say Winifred is pretty, but let me tell you, Yvette isn't just beautiful—she's sexy, sophisticated, and commands the room. Her charisma blows Winifred out of the water."

Madeleine nodded, deeply satisfied with Iris's breakdown.

Yes, her daughter was phenomenal. Winifred wasn't even in the same league.

Besides, Winifred was burdened with baggage. She was legally a divorcee.