I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 560

Now, sitting across from Maeve, she realized her entire outfit wasn't even worth one of the older woman's earrings.

Once everyone was seated, before the food even fully arrived, Lydia opened the negotiations.

"Since our families are joining together, we need to properly discuss the marriage settlement. My Sienna is a wonderful girl with a great career. Traditional customs for a marriage like this must be fully respected. We don't know the going rates here in Metropolis, so we'll let you make the offer. But one thing is certain: you absolutely cannot shortchange my daughter."

The moment those words left her mouth, Maeve frowned.

Her sharp gaze swept over Lydia's face.

"How much are you looking for?"

Lydia put on a high-and-mighty act.

"Since your Fletcher family is the one marrying her, you should state the number first."

Maeve offered a faint, icy smile.

"Since you are the bride's family asking for a settlement, we should naturally follow your expectations. Go ahead, I'm listening."

Sienna couldn't control her mother at all; she had known this was exactly how it would play out.

Since she couldn't stop it, she simply gave up trying.

Lydia already had a number in mind before she even arrived.

She pretended to think it over, then cleared her throat.

"One million dollars. Plus, at least four ounces of gold for the bridal jewelry, and the marital home must have her name on the deed."

After dropping her demands, she looked at Grant and Maeve, carefully watching their reactions.

She had deliberately asked for an astronomical amount to give them room to haggle.

In her mind, negotiating a settlement was like bargaining at a market—she asks high, they counter low, and they meet in the middle to save face.

Maeve put down her fork and leaned back in her chair.

A faint smirk touched her lips, though the amusement didn't reach her eyes.

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