Rebirth: Married My Ex-Husband's Enemy

Chapter 14 To Embarrass The Calshaw Family

The Calshaw family's dining table was filled with happiness. However, each person had their intentions.

After lunch.

The Calshaw family invited them to have tea in the back garden.

It was the middle of autumn, and the cool breeze blew gently, which made the back garden look elegant.

"Well, we've been friends for many years, and I won't beat around the bush," Gatlin asked the maid to serve the tea before he spoke.

Without hesitation, Kylian chimed in. "Of course, Gatlin, please feel free to say what's on your mind. As for Lucia and Kelvin's marriage, we would appreciate your decision."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Gatlin was very generous. "The wedding will be held next month, which is a bit rush, but as we are the two families of the four major families in Parkland. We cannot make it simple. The wedding arrangement and the banquet fee are all the Calshaw family's responsibility. And as for the cash gift received will be left to Lucia and Kelvin."

"Sure." Kylian agreed with the arrangement.

Reagan as well seconded the arrangement.

"As for the betrothal gifts and dowry, we should open and not speculate with each other. If you have any requests for the betrothal gifts, feel free to mention them. We'll try our best to satisfy them." Gatlin looked very sincere.

Kylian said, "You've already taken charge of the banquet. This isn't a small sum. Besides, Lucia is our only daughter, and we'll leave everything to her in the future. We don't have any requests. Let's see if Lucia has any suggestions."

Lucia received her father's signal and said politely, "Wedding is just a celebration. Everyone should be happy to enjoy it. I don't have any requirements."

"Is there anything special you want? I can buy it for you," said Kelvin's mother, Paisley Hawson, in a considerate manner.

Lucia glanced at her.

Her mind was filled with the image of this woman making the excuse of doing for Lucia's good, forcing her to drink medicine, and urging and reminding her of the importance of procreation, the continuation of the Calshaw family's line.

She only realized after rebirth the so-called medicine was all made of disgusting insect bodies. Therefore, after she drank it, she vomited for several days. As to giving birth to an heir for the Calshaw family, she had swallowed it for eight years!

The hate in Lucia's eyes was slightly apparent. She said, "I only like that sapphire. Now I am glad to have it. I don't need anything else."

The sapphire was certainly taboo in the Calshaw family. When Lucia spoke out about it openly, it made the faces of the Calshaw family change to look a little dissatisfied.

Fortunately, the Calshaw family was very good at acting, as they ignored it and changed the topic naturally. "In that case, I will leave it to Lucia to make her own decision. Anyway, after Lucia marrying into the Calshaw family, we will be one family. If you like anything, you can tell auntie Paisley any time."

"Thank you, auntie Paisley," Lucia replied.

"In that case, the betrothal gifts are settled. As for the dowry, we don't have any requirements. As long as Lucia and Kelvin are happy." Gatlin paused and seemed to have some difficulties. He sighed heavily and said, "But now, I have a favor to ask."

"Gatlin, please feel free to say it. " Kylian seemed to be very generous.

"During this period, the Calshaw family is doing a new business project. Originally, there was no problem with the funds, but unfortunately, there was another bank loan that we had to pay back. And it caused the fund for the new project a slightly tight. We had sought another bank loan, but the bank seemed tight in cash flow and rejected our application. After thinking about it, instead of asking others for help, it is better to ask the Balstone family for a small favor. After all, the Calshaw Enterprise finally belonged to Kelvin and Lucia after they got married. Thus, even though it was a little embarrassing to ask for help, I hope the Balstone will consider my request."

Gatlin put it in a high-sounding manner.

In her previous life, when the Calshaw family was short of funds, the Balstone family did give them great support.

In fact, since Gatlin had said so, he had no reason to refuse.

Kylian glanced at Lucia to seek for her advice.

Lucia nodded.

Kylian said, "We're all one family. It's natural for us to help. I wonder how much money the Calshaw family requires this time?"

"I've made a preliminary calculation. It's about two billion." Gatlin said it casually as it was just an ordinally sum of money.

From his point of view, it seemed to be a small amount for the Balstone family.

Of course.

It wasn't the amount the Balstone family couldn't afford, but it certainly was not the amount that could be spent at will.

Lucia smiled and asked, "As far as I know, Calshaw Enterprise's total investment for this project is two billion. And Calshaw Enterprise can't afford a penny?"

Gatlin felt a little awkward as his intention had been discovered.

He didn't expect Lucia to know about this project. To his surprise, she even knew it in detail.

He had never thought Lucia knew the project in detail, and she even questioned him directly.

The meaning of this was also very straightforward. This project was invested by the Balstone family with a total amount of two billion, whereas the Calshaw family received all the benefits without investing a penny.

They were all businessmen, and making money was the ultimate goal.

No one could accept such a deal!

There was a quiet moment. And a trace of awkwardness appeared on the Calshaw family's face.

Kelvin quickly explained, "The Calshaw family's stock market fell drastically. In order to stabilize the stock market, we used a part of our capital to make up for it."

"Oh, I see." Lucia was suddenly enlightened.

No one realized that Lucia fully understood the situation. She knew to stable the Calshaw family's stock market only needed tens of millions.

However, tens of millions could be considered nothing compared with billions.

Kelvin secretly heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Lucia's expression.

He thought that Lucia understood the situation. He was a bit worried. But, it seemed that she knew little about this project. Lucia, a woman who only wanted to marry him as a good wife and be a mother, how could she know about business?

"Dad, since we will be one family, we should help the Calshaw family as they encountered difficulties in their investment," Lucia said to her father.

Kelvin gave a sinister smile.

He knew that Lucia was still the silly woman he played around with.

Kylian also couldn't understand Lucia's arrangement. Since she wanted to break off the engagement, why was she still willing to help the Calshaw family? Even though he wasn't understood, he still nodded. "We will be a family in the future. Of course, we have to do our best to help."

"Very appreciate your help, Kylian. Of course, I will return the money once the project starts to make a profit." Gatlin said gratefully. At this moment, he was also smiling from ear to ear.

"What if we lose?" Lucia suddenly asked innocently, seemingly very casually.

Gatlin smiled and said, "The project has been done a full-scale investigation, and there is zero risk of loss."

"But, I think there are many unforeseen circumstances when dealing with business," Lucia muttered. She smiled at Kelvin and said, "Am I right, Kelvin?"

"Yes, but we have already made a perfect plan for this project. Don't worry! We are sure to make a profit." Kelvin comforted her gently.

"If we lose, two billion would be gone."

"How could that be?" Gatlin quickly explained, "The Calshaw family is not supported by only one project. Even if this project is not making a profit, there will be other projects. Your family's two billion will certainly be paid back."

"Since you insist on returning it, why don't we write a Loan Acknowledgement?" Lucia smiled.

She still looked innocent and harmless.

It seemed that what she said was very casual, and it was an obligation to do that. No emotion or hard feelings were involved!