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Chapter 391

Everyone was shocked!

Martin, who had always been calm and collected, even stood up from his seat slowly and asked, “What did you say?”

Jordan looked at Lauren with devotion. He then said loudly to the Howards, “I said that I want to marry Lauren!”

After investigating in secret during this period of time, Jordan had already thought it through clearly. If he wanted to know Victoria’s whereabouts, he had to marry Lauren, and only then could he infiltrate the Howards and unravel the truth about Victoria’s disappearance.

There was no way that Jordan was going to betray Victoria and on the contrary, he was marrying Lauren for Victoria’s sake!

It may not be fair to Lauren but Jordan had no other choice now!

Besides, after going through so much with Lauren during this period, he had indeed gotten a better impression of her.

On the other hand, Lauren had long been looking forward to being in a relationship with Jordan!

A smile appeared on Martin’s old face because Jordan had always been a more preferable candidate for being his grandson-in-law than Chris!

The Steeles were far more powerful than the Hanks, and the Steeles had been harboring a secret that Martin longed to know. If anything, he had always wanted to use Lauren to get close to the Steeles and then find out all the treasures and secrets that he had!

Martin said to Jordan, “Jordan Steele, I don’t like jokes. You must take responsibility for what you have said!”

Jordan straightened his back and said, “I’ve always been a man of my word! Since I said that I’m going to marry Lauren, I definitely will!”

With that, Jordan held onto one of Lauren’s hand while touching his mouth with his other hand. She was extremely agitated and she didn’t dare to believe that it was true. “Jordan…”

For most of the past four years of her life, she had been living in the illusory world where she was in a relationship with Jordan.

‘Is my dream finally going to come true?’

However, not everyone approved of Jordan marrying Lauren. The first to leap to her feet was Marissa, who stood up in exasperation.

“Can you marry my daughter just because you say that you want to? Who do you think you are? Not to mention that my daughter is now engaged to Chris Hank, even if she isn’t, what makes you think you can marry Lauren?”

Brad was happy for Lauren but he had just been shot in the leg by Jordan so he wouldn’t speak up for Jordan. Instead, he helped his mother make things hard for the man.

“Mom, you’re right. My sister is the most beautiful woman in DC who has an excellent figure, and not to mention, a powerful family background. You’re now a penniless man who has nothing but a few hundred underlings. How are you worthy of marrying Lauren?”

Brad wasn’t afraid that their hindering would stop Jordan from marrying Lauren. He knew Jordan too well and he knew that the more he made things hard for Jordan, the more Jordan would want to marry

Lauren.

Lauren began to get a little anxious. “Mom, Brad, you…”

She had finally gotten the chance to marry the man she loved the most and she didn’t expect her family to oppose it.

On the other hand, Martin smiled. Since Jordan had already decided to marry Lauren, nothing would stop him.

Previously, Jordan was dead against marrying Lauren, which made the Howards feel extremely embarrassed. It was a good thing that Marissa and Brad were making things hard for Jordan. He believed that Jordan would not even be able to get past his soon-to-be mother-in-law and brother-in- law.

Martin said, “Jordan, I won’t meddle with my granddaughter’s marriage as long as she’s a willing party. But Marissa is right. You can’t marry a Howard just as you please.”

At this moment, Clarice chimed in, “That’s right! You Steeles are so self-righteous and you think that you can marry any woman of our family as you please. Psht! You guys aren’t worthy of us at all.”

Lauren’s aunt, a middle-aged woman with her hair tied up into an updo, voiced her objections also. “Unless Jordan’s grandfather and parents personally come to DC to ask us for Lauren’s hand in marriage and show us how powerful the Steeles are, Lauren will never just marry you casually!”

Back then, Martin wanted to introduce Lauren’s aunt to Jordan’s father, but the latter didn’t like her. Hence, she was now nitpicking on Jordan. On the other hand, Clarice was doing so because Jordan had slapped her a few times the last time.

Marissa was mad at Jordan for injuring her son, Brad, by shooting him in his leg.

That was the reason that these people opposed Jordan in marrying Lauren.

Jordan could understand Marissa’s emotions as a mother and how sorry she felt for her son. So he didn’t lose his temper and merely stared at her calmly while asking, “Ma’am, what must I do before you’re willing to let Lauren marry me?”

Marissa looked at Jordan with displeasure and said, “As Caroline said, ask your grandfather to come over. I also want him to personally name Lauren as one of the inheritors of your family’s assets, and sign a contract with us! Only then will I let my daughter marry you.”

Put in a difficult position, Jordan said, “My grandfather is already advanced in years and it’s not convenient for him to come over in person. If you want to see my family, I can ask my eldest brother to visit you.”

Marissa humphed coldly. “What’s the point of that?! Can he decide who inherits the Steeles’ property? You want to marry my daughter without giving us a guarantee, huh? You want to gain her hand in marriage without risking anything of your own, huh?”

Lauren hurriedly said, “Mom, I don’t care if I get to inherit the Steeles’ assets or not. I like Jordan for who he is, not for his wealth.”

Marissa snapped furiously, “You don’t care, but we do! The Howards’ marriages have always prioritized the family’s interests. If your marriage to him isn’t going to be of any benefit to us, why should we let you marry him? You may like him but does he like you? Aren’t you afraid that he will just be lusting over your body and toy with you before abandoning you after a few years?

“By then, you would be 30 years old and Chloe would be a grown-up. It’ll be even harder for you to get married then. Besides, you won’t get anything from Jordan!”

Young women tend to only care about whether or not the person they’re going to marry loves them or not. On the other hand, older women tend to be more realistic. Marissa didn’t want her daughter to be taken advantage of.

Jordan knew that many women are very pragmatic and wouldn’t let their daughters marry men who have nothing to their names.

After pausing for a moment, Jordan spoke up again. “As you all know, my assets have been frozen during this period of time, and my grandfather is also being targeted. It really isn’t suitable for him to come back.

“How about this? After Lauren and I get married, we will personally fly to England to see Grandpa. When the time comes, I’ll promise to give your daughter an immeasurable amount of wealth that will be enough to last her for the rest of her life.”

Jordan didn’t lie to Marissa. Since Lauren was Chloe’s mother, she would have been entitled to the Steeles’ assets anyway.

After a moment of hesitation, Marissa said, “You have to take Lauren to England before she can be entitled to the inheritance? What should we do before that? You don’t even have a home in DC! Unless you are willing to marry Lauren as a live-in son-in-law!”

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Become a live-in husband!

That was a humiliating thing for any man!

Having been a live-in-husband to Hailey for three years, Jordan knew how humiliating it was to be a live-in husband whom everyone would despise and look down on!

Lauren’s aunt laughed and said, “Marissa’s suggestion is great. We ought to let someone from the arrogant Steele family marry into our family. Let’s see if they dare to look down on us again. Besides, this guy is quite good-looking and he has the potential to be a gigolo. Haha.”

Without those three years of experience as a live-in husband, Jordan would probably be livid at the moment. However, Jordan was very calm at the moment. He had even married a wanton woman like Hailey and had put up with an abominable mother-in-law like Sylvie, for three years.

He believed that no matter what, Lauren and Marissa had to be much better than Hailey and Sylvie.

So Jordan looked at Marissa and said, “Okay, I agree to become Lauren’s live-in husband!”

Smack! Smack! Smack!

Brad clapped his hands and laughed out loud. “Lauren, you’re really impressive and domineering. Most women get married off but you got yourself a live-in husband! I’m going to notify all the people I know and have them all come over to attend Lauren’s wedding so that they can see her getting a live-in husband. Haha.

“Someone, get over here!”

Brad called out and the Howards’ subordinates helped him up before sitting him down on the wheelchair. It seemed that he was getting ready to leave. When his subordinate pushed him past

Jordan, Brad said while seated in his wheelchair, “Well done. If you need money, come to me.”

After saying that, Brad was pushed out by his men as he took the lead to leave.

On the other hand, Clarice stood up and opposed, “We can’t let him marry Lauren as a live-in husband. Everyone in DC knows that Chris is engaged to Lauren, and we’ve already accepted the wedding gifts. If we renegade and let Lauren marry a man who’s going to become her live-in husband, what are the Hanks going to think?”

At this moment, Martin said, “Clarice, you think too much, the Hanks can barely save themselves now. Even if we don’t cancel the engagement, he won’t marry Lauren. I will give Lawrence Hank an explanation. You don’t have to worry about this matter.”

Seeing that her grandfather seemed to agree to this marriage, Clarice knew that it was pointless to say anything else, but she just didn’t want Jordan to marry Lauren.

Clarice exclaimed with pursed lips, “Anyway, I will never acknowledge him as my brother-in-law!”

Alex chimed in, “Ditto.”

After saying that, the pair of siblings left together.

Martin laughed and said, “Jordan, it seems that you are not very welcomed by the Howards.”

Jordan laughed bitterly. Of course he wouldn’t be liked by them, given how terribly he had treated them in the past.

On the other hand, Martin didn’t care if his children agreed to the marriage or not. He had greater plans in mind and he was eying the Steeles’ secrets, as well as the help that the Steeles would give to the Howards after Lauren marries him.

Martin said gleefully, “Stefan.”

At this moment, the middle-aged man sitting next to Marissa stood up.

He was Lauren’s father, Stefan.

“Dad, what orders do you have for me?”

Stefan had never said anything about their marriage because he knew that with Martin present, it was useless for him to say anything since Martin called the shots in this family.

Stefan wasn’t doing too well and he hadn’t been an ambitious person since he was a child. He was inferior to Chris’s father, Lawrence, which was the reason that the Hanks had the audacity to recklessly hit Lauren and Chloe.

Martin said, “Although the wedding date is still on the 1st of April, its nature has already changed. We didn’t have to do much to prepare for the wedding previously. But now that Jordan is becoming her live- in husband, we’ll have to be in charge of the wedding.”

“Dad, I know. I’ll book the hotel and arrange the invitations to the guests as soon as possible,” Stefan replied in response.

Martin nodded. “I want to throw a grand wedding this time! It doesn’t have to be low-key, we can hold an extravagant one and invite more guests. The guests don’t have to be of a certain standard. Just invite more people, regardless of whether we have any feud with them or not. It’s just an extra serving of food each.”

Stefan said, “Yes, I got it.”

Martin then looked at Jordan. “Jordan, those eight hundred underlings of yours who have come all the way here from abroad, may attend the wedding too! However, shouldn’t you invite your relatives as

well? After all, you’re the groom and although you’re going to be a live-in husband, you can still invite some guests.”

Jordan replied, “I’ll call my parents and brothers, and try my best to invite them.”

Martin nodded happily and said, “Great, I want to have a drink with your family too! Don’t worry, since you’re going to marry my granddaughter, you and I will be family. I will treat anyone from your family as my family too. And I can guarantee that they will be absolutely fine when they come to DC.”

“Thank you.”

Martin continued, “The wedding is happening the day after tomorrow. It just so happens that Lauren and Chris haven’t registered their marriage yet. Jordan, so you should go and register your marriage with Lauren first.”

Since they had decided to get married, they had to register their marriage and obtain the marriage certificate before the wedding.

Jordan held Lauren’s hand and asked, “Are you… willing to go and register our marriage with me?”

Lauren smiled blissfully and agreed. “Yes.”

“Okay, in that case, Mr. Howard Sr., we’re going to get our marriage registered,” Jordan said as he looked at Martin.

“Mr. Howard Sr? It’s time you change the way you address me!” Martin grimaced in displeasure.

“Grandpa Howard.”

Jordan still did not directly call him ‘Grandpa’.

With that, Martin smiled and waved his hand without forcing him. “Go, go.”

After Jordan and Lauren left, Martin said to Clyde who was beside him, “Clyde, stay behind for the next few days and attend the wedding before you leave.”

“Understood.”

“Okay, now accompany me to the garden for a walk.”

The two of them came to the back garden behind the house and Clyde wondered, “Mr. Howard Sr., why are you so happy about Miss Howard marrying Jordan Steele?”

Martin smiled, looked up at the blinding sunlight and said, “If you find out the secret of the Steeles one day, you will be happier than me.”

Clyde asked in puzzlement, “What… what secret do the Steeles have exactly?”

Martin shook his head and said, “How do I know? It’s up to Lauren to tell me in the future. From today, I will do my best to live on until the day that Lauren finds out the Steeles’ secrets!”

Only then did Clyde understand that the reason that Martin had allowed Lauren to marry Jordan was not as simple as the fact that Lauren loved him.

Lauren was Martin’s pawn!

Jordan and Lauren drove out of Martin’s house in the Cadillac that belonged to someone they didn’t know. Soon after, they ran into Salvatore’s car at the roadblock.

Salvatore got out of the car and smiled when he saw that Jordan was safe and sound. “Mr. Jordan, where are you going?”

Jordan said, “The City Clerk Office.”

Salvatore asked with surprise, “The City Clerk Office? Why are you going there?”

Jordan held Lauren’s hand and said, “I’m getting married to Lauren.. From now on, Lauren is your boss too!”

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“Huh?”

Salvatore looked at Lauren in disbelief. Truth be told, he didn’t look too favorably upon Lauren, a typical heiress of DC. If anything, Salvatore preferred Victoria or Emily.

“In that case, Miss Victoria…”

Jordan said, “Victoria left without saying goodbye. All she sent me was a text message. It’s impossible between her and me.”

Having been locked up in Houston, Salvatore was not aware of Victoria’s disappearance. He asked with a look of confusion, “Miss Victoria left? No way!”

He knew how much Victoria and Jordan loved each other so he felt that it was impossible that Victoria had left without saying goodbye and he was certain that she must have gone missing!

Jordan thought that it was inappropriate to tell Salvatore the truth in Lauren’s presence so he said, “Anyway, don’t ever talk about Victoria Clarke again.”

“Oh, okay…”

Subsequently, Jordan drove Lauren, first to her house, and then to the hotel where Jordan was staying, and the two went back to get their IDs. After that, they drove to the City Clerk Office, ready to register their marriage. These days, divorce rates were higher than marriage rates so they didn’t have to queue up to get a ticket to register their marriage.

When they arrived at the entrance of the City Clerk Office, Jordan unbuckled his seat belt and said to Lauren, “Let’s go.”

However, Lauren remained indifferent in the car.

Lauren looked at Jordan and asked softly, “Jordan, do you really want to marry me? I know you are still in love with Victoria… If you have to marry me because of Grandpa, I can plead with him so that he doesn’t force you.”

Although Lauren wanted to marry Jordan very much, she was not a selfish woman and she knew very well deep down that Jordan still loved Victoria.

Jordan gently stroked Lauren’s soft hair and said, “I’m marrying you not because your grandfather forced me to. No one can force me to marry anyone. The reason I want to marry you is that I really like you and want to be with you.

“As for Victoria… I just want her to be healthy and safe. I admit that I haven’t forgotten her, but she and I are not meant to be. Even if my father did not kill her father, the Steeles caused her to be separated from her father in the last ten years or so. That’s what determined that Victoria and I are not meant to be.”

Lauren was aware of what happened with Victoria’s father and she also knew that it was an obstacle that would hinder Jordan and Victoria from being in a relationship.

With these reassurances, Lauren didn’t say anything else and simply got out of the car with Jordan. Soon, the two of them came out with a marriage certificate.

Jordan was married again!

The last time he registered his marriage was with Hailey and he thought that the next time he got married again, it would be to Victoria. However, it turned out to be Lauren, which he didn’t expect at all.

Soon, it was late at night. Jordan returned home with Lauren and accompanied Chloe after dinner until 11 pm when they tucked her in bed.

At this moment, the maid, Felicia, went to Lauren’s room and took Chloe, who was already asleep, away, leaving only Jordan and Lauren alone.

As it was getting late, Jordan also got up and said, “Since Chloe is asleep, I should go too.”

However, Lauren suddenly stretched out her fair and slender hand, hooked Jordan’s finger and whispered, “How about you stay here tonight? Jordan, we have already registered our marriage so we’re legally married and we can… live together.”

Jordan looked at the reddened face of Lauren, the ravishing beauty. He knew that as long as he agreed, he could immediately have this woman whom many men were head-over-heels infatuated with.

However, he still loved Victoria and even though he was legally married to Lauren, he couldn’t sleep with her!

Jordan said, “Lauren, as you know, I fought with hundreds of Chris’s henchmen and my muscles are so sore now. I barely have any strength either. I’m not in a good state now and as you know, men are prideful. I don’t want to perform badly. How about you let me rest for a few days and we’ll consummate our marriage only after the wedding, okay?”

Lauren knew that Jordan was indeed exhausted today, and it was embarrassing for her to take the initiative to make such a request.

Since Jordan had refused, how could she force him?

“Okay, quickly go back and get some rest then. Don’t worry about the wedding, my parents will arrange everything,” Lauren said.

Jordan nodded and kissed Lauren’s forehead. “Goodnight.”

When he walked out of Lauren’s house, he saw Salvatore who had been waiting at the door for a long time. Upon sight of Jordan, he hurriedly opened the car door for him and sent him back to the hotel.

In the car, Salvatore couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Jordan, has Miss Victoria gone missing?”

Jordan nodded and said, “The Howards are likely the culprits.”

“I was wondering how you could suddenly move on. It turns out that you’re marrying Miss Howard to find out Miss Victoria’s whereabouts.”

Salvatore finally understood the truth. “By the way, does Miss Emily know about this?”

Jordan nodded and said, “Some time ago, she called to ask me about it and she has already found out since then.”

Salvatore sighed and said, “My poor Miss Emily. Her father went missing and so has her sister. She must be feeling terribly upset now. Mr. Jordan, when are you going to go look for Miss Emily and comfort her?”

Jordan rolled his eyes at Salvatore and asked, “Kid, you’re the one who wants to see Emily, aren’t you?”

Salvatore laughed embarrassedly and said, “Mr. Jordan, as you know, I am Miss Emily’s absolute fan. She’s pretty, pure, and adorable. Not to forget those legs of hers.”

Jordan humphed coldly. He could tell from a long time ago that Salvatore preferred Emily.

“What about Pablo? Who does he support?”

Salvatore said, “Mr. Dalton supports Victoria because he thinks that Miss Emily is too inexperienced and wouldn’t be able to help you when it comes to the important things.”

Jordan nodded. It was indeed in line with Pablo’s mature thoughts.

Salvatore suddenly slapped the steering wheel and said, “Tim that fool surprisingly supports Lauren and says that Miss Victoria and Miss Emily are not as beautiful as Lauren. That guy has bad taste. Lauren just has a prettier face than Miss Emily. Her legs aren’t that nice!”

Jordan couldn’t help but laugh and say, “The three of you support a different person each. Okay, I don’t mind who you support, as long as no one supports Hailey.”

“Hahaha… We don’t like that bitch, but her cousin isn’t too bad,” Salvatore said. novelbin

Jordan suddenly recalled Elle, or rather, Jenny.

‘I wonder how her showbiz career is going now.’

Upon returning to the hotel, Jordan called Butler Frank.

“Frank, I’m getting married!”

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Butler Frank was overjoyed. “When? Are you getting married to Miss Victoria?”

Jordan sighed and said, “The day after tomorrow. I’m getting married to Miss Lauren Howard, not Victoria.”

Butler Frank asked with bewilderment, “Mr. Jordan, how could this possibly happen?”

“Victoria has gone missing and I suspect it’s the Howards who did it. I must marry Lauren to find out where Victoria is.”

Butler Frank sighed. “Mr. Jordan, have you ever thought about how you’d be marrying the wrong person in case the Howards aren’t the culprits? You can’t just marry or divorce a Howard as you please.”

“I’ve thought about it but I have a hunch that even if the Howards aren’t the culprits, I still have to marry Lauren to find Victoria. It seems like everything is forcing me to go down this path.”

Frank exclaimed in surprise, “Mr. Steele Sr. has said a long time ago that your intuition and prediction are very accurate, Mr. Jordan. Mr. Steele Senior is resting at the moment. I’ll tell him the news when he wakes up later. But I’m afraid that Mr. Steele Senior won’t be able to attend your wedding in person, Mr. Jordan.”

Jordan said, “Well, I hadn’t planned to invite Grandpa. I just want to tell him that I’m doing well and that he doesn’t have to worry about me.”

After chatting with Butler Frank for a few minutes, Jordan hung up the phone. He then called Jesse but the latter didn’t answer.

Ten minutes later, Jesse returned the call with an unknown number.

“Jordan!”

“Jesse.”

“I was busy just now. What’s the matter? Is there any news from Jamie?”

“No, Jesse, I’m calling you to tell you that I’m getting married.”

Jesse was overjoyed. “You’re getting married? When? Looking forward to attending yours and Victoria’s wedding.”

When he was at the French bar, Jesse had told Jordan that he was waiting to attend his and Victoria’s wedding.

After a moment of silence, Jordan said, “1st April. But the person I’m marrying is Martin Howard’s granddaughter, Lauren, not Victoria.”

“What? You’re getting married to one of the Howards?”

Jesse was immediately agitated and astounded. “How can you marry a Howard? Don’t you love Victoria the most? I sent you the photo of Victoria’s father at the risk of being scolded by Grandpa, precisely because I wanted to help you and Victoria be together. Yet, you’re marrying another woman. Jordan, don’t become a womanizer like Jamie. You have to be responsible and loyal to your woman!”

Jesse was clearly dead set against the idea of Jordan marrying Lauren.

A sigh came out from Jordan. “Jesse, you don’t understand what’s going on. Of course I love Victoria and I really want to marry her. But, Victoria has suddenly gone missing and there’s no news about her at all. I suspect it was the Howards who abducted her and I have no choice but to marry Lauren.”

“Gone missing?” Jesse was bewildered.

Instead, Jordan asked, “Will you be attending my wedding on the 1st of April? The Howards want to meet my family.”

“Yes, your sister-in-law and I will be attending your wedding together. By the way, have Mom and Dad been informed about this? Are they going to turn up?” said Jesse.

“No, Dad refused to tell me anything about Victoria’s father and I don’t want to speak to him. I didn’t call Mom either.”

“My silly brother, don’t be emotional. Dad refused to tell you about it because the family rules prohibit him from doing so. I’ll call Mom later and ask her about it. Get some rest, I’ll see you on the 1st of April.”

“Okay, Jesse, I’ll be waiting for you two.”

The decorative wedding banners on the gates of the houses in DC were all removed and replaced by wedding banners with the Howards’ name printed on them.

That wasn’t all. The matter regarding the trouble faced by the Hanks, and Lauren getting married to a man who would become her live-in husband, also spread like wildfire throughout the upper-class circle of DC.

“Hey, have you heard? The Howards’ heiress has called off her wedding but she’s getting married on the same day with another man!”

“I heard that the groom is a penniless man from another city who doesn’t even have a house in DC and is going to marry Lauren Howard as a live-in husband!”

“Ahhh, I heard that Miss Howard is as beautiful as a goddess. How come I’m not as lucky as that man to be able to become her live-in husband!?”

In New City residential estate in Orlando.

“The wheels on the bus go round and round…”

Hailey played some children’s songs and sang along while coaxing her twins smilingly.

Although Hailey was not a good wife, she was definitely a good mother. But then again, which mother would dislike her own children?

Many celebrities cheated on their spouses, who liked to portray themselves as good mothers as if being good to their children would negate their immoral behavior.

At this moment, Hailey’s mother, Sylvie, entered looking incredibly flustered.

“My dear daughter, I heard a shocking piece of news when I was at a former classmate’s place just now. Guess who it was about?

Now that she had about 300 million dollars, Hailey was getting ready to set up a new company and had been living rather well lately. She would use the most expensive skincare products and hit the gym every single day.

With superb looks and a hot figure, she was an absolute beauty who would make all men unable to resist the urge to gawk at her.

“Who is it about? Why are you so excited?” Hailey asked nonchalantly.

Sylvie said, “It’s about Jordan! He’s getting married to Lauren Howard!”

What?” Hailey was shocked, “Lauren? As in Brad’s sister?”

She suddenly remembered that she had met Lauren the last time she went to Houston for Victoria and Russell’s wedding. Lauren was so beautiful that she made Hailey feel like she had met her match for the first time,

Hailey flew into a rage immediately. “Fine, Jordan Steele, you made me stay at home to look after the kids and yet, you’re getting married to Lauren Howard after toying with Victoria Clarke!”

“How infuriating. Since he’s no longer dating Victoria Clarke, why didn’t he choose me!?”

Sylvie chimed in, “Yeah, you and Jordan have a son together and it’d be great if you reconciled. But haven’t Jordan’s assets been frozen? Don’t you mind the fact that he’s poor?”

Hailey humphed coldly. “I would never believe that Jordan is poor again. I’ve already suffered losses twice because of this and got duped by him twice in a row! Now I finally know that Jordan Steele would never be penniless in this lifetime!

“Hmph, Jordan is so heartless. Back when I got married to Tyler and Cayden, he ruined it for me.. When Victoria got married, he ruined her wedding too and disrupted our peace. This time, I must crash Jordan’s wedding and wreak havoc too! I’m going to ruin his wedding!”

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When Sylvie heard that, she panicked immediately. “Oh, my dear daughter, don’t be silly, I heard my classmate saying that the Howards are not an ordinary family but a top family in DC. If you offend the Howards, we’re finished.”

With a cold humph, a sneer was on Hailey’s lips as she exclaimed, “The Camdens are long finished! It’s all the fault of Jordan that heartless jerk! Who is he to create a mess at my wedding but not allow me to do the same at his wedding? Mom, I’ll give you 1.5 million dollars. Go to your classmate’s place and help me get an invitation to Jordan’s wedding. When the time comes, I’m going to take the kids and demand an explanation from the Steeles and the Howards!”

Only then did Sylvie come to a sudden realization. “Huh? Your daughter is a Howard? Oh my God, this is…”

“Okay, I support you. You don’t have to give me 1.5 million. I just need $150,000. I heard that the criteria for the wedding guests is very simple and it’s really easy to get the invitation cards.”

In the downtown of Houston.

Knock-knock.

The secretary knocked on the door and then entered the president’s office to place the invitation card on the table.

“Mr. Miller, here’s an invitation card from DC.”

Russell took the wedding invitation and found that it was from the Howards. After taking a closer look, he realized that it was actually Lauren’s and Jordan’s wedding!

“Jordan Steele! How is it him!?!”

There were many people named Jordan in the world but Russell clearly believed that it was the Jordan whom Victoria liked. The reason was, he knew that Jordan already had a daughter with Lauren.

First clenched, Russell burst out indignantly, “Jordan Steele, you snatched Victoria Clarke away from me and now you’re dumping her and marrying the Howards’ heiress! You’re such an abominable and callous man!”

Russell was still very much in love with Victoria and he felt extremely unjust for her too.

“Book me a flight to DC immediately!”

On this day, Jordan, Lauren, and Chloe boarded a flight to the Maldives for their wedding photoshoot.

It was incredibly beautiful. novelbin

The sea and the sky were of the same color, and the lake water was a picturesque shade of azure. Some say that it’s the same shade as Tiffany blue. Many girls also joked that it was Maybelline makeup remover.

In short, this place was as beautiful as a fairyland, making it a perfect venue for wedding photos.

Due to time constraints, Jordan and Lauren couldn’t go to places that were further away so they had no choice but to choose to go somewhere closer.

On the day of the wedding photoshoot, Lauren wore a white wedding dress and stepped into the mint- blue lakewater barefooted with a smile on her face. She then turned around with fresh flowers in her hand.

Lauren’s beauty seemed to have become one with the beauty of Maryland, and Jordan found himself captivated by Lauren’s beauty all day.

Soon enough, it was the 1st of April, which was also April Fool’s Day and the day of Jordan and Lauren’s wedding!

The Howards had booked the Hilton Hotel, which was the most high-end hotel, for Lauren and Jordan’s wedding. There were lots of guests so the Howards prepared a few hundred tables. It was indeed a very grand and lavish wedding.

Given the power of the Howards, they could definitely hire a few thousand tables worth of guests. Many of these guests had specially come over from other cities. Moreover, the people who came to attend the wedding were all people of very high status.

At nine o’clock in the morning, the wedding venue was bustling with people and there were lots of people gathered in the hall.

Salvatore and Tim were standing at the entrance, clad in suits. They were both responsible for the security of the site today. As Salvatore watched the guests stream in one after another, he was bored out of his wits.

“Tim, do you think Miss Emily will come to crash the wedding?”

Tim laughed and said, “Salvatore, what are you thinking? How could Emily possibly crash the wedding!?! I bet you’re just muddled up because you desperately want to make Emily Clarke marry Mr. Steele.”

Salvatore took a banana and removed the peel before saying, “Psht, wouldn’t it be great if she could marry Mr. Jordan? She’s a flight attendant and her figure is much better than Lauren’s!”

Being Lauren’s staunch supporter, Tim quickly retorted, “Who said so? Lauren’s legs are also long, aren’t they? And Lauren is much prettier than Emily.”

Salvatore retorted indignantly, “Bullshit! I have never seen a body better than Emily’s!”

At this moment, two young beauties with invitation cards in hand appeared at the door and entered. One of the beauties had an excellent figure that would make men get a nosebleed and who had attracted the attention of many male guests.

Tim was also stunned to see that. He frantically said, “Don’t suck up to Emily. Salvatore, look at this guest who just entered. Her figure is much better than Emily’s!”

Salvatore raised his head and looked over, only to see the beauty with an amazing figure. He was immediately stunned and he asked, “Damn it, isn’t that Elle Camden?”

“Huh? Do you know her?” Tim was stunned.

Salvatore said, “She’s the sister of Mr. Jordan’s ex-wife! That’s strange, what is she doing here?”

Salvatore was not mistaken. The person who entered was indeed Elle. However, she had now changed her name to Jenny.

Jenny and her classmate, Dakota, walked in holding each other’s arms. The two young and beautiful girls immediately attracted the attention of countless men. In particular, Jenny was dressed in an extremely revealing manner.

While walking forward with Dakota, Jenny whispered into her ear and complained.

“Ah, it’s really awkward being here. This is the wedding of my former cousin-in-law. Must we really fish for a rich guy here?”

Dakota laughed and said, “That former cousin-in-law of yours is really amazing. The last time I saw him, he was still working as a security officer and now, he’s going to become the Howards’ live-in husband.

“Stop being wishy-washy. There are so many guests today, Jordan may not be able to see you. Listen up, all the guests today are figures of status and it can be said that the bigwigs of the local film industry are all here. We just need to get one of them and we’ll have hopes of becoming famous!”

Jenny was desperate to become famous too, so much that she was willing to sacrifice her body. Hence, she agreed with Dakota. She only prayed that Jordan wouldn’t see this dirty and unsightly side of her.

Soon after, a person whom Salvatore and Tim both knew, appeared at the door. It was Russell!

“Damn it, that old dog, Russell Miller is here!”

Salvatore said furiously. The last time in Houston, they had fought each other and Salvatore also anticipated he would come to the wedding.

After Russell came in, he also saw Salvatore, but he didn’t greet him and instead walked straight in.

“Mr. Howard Sr.!”

Russell respectfully went over and gave Martin a handshake.

Martin also greeted him with a smile, “Mr. Miller, welcome. Thank you for the hospitality you showed me the last time I was in Houston. It’s my turn to host you this time. You must stay in Houston for a few more days.”

Russell said with a smile, “I wouldn’t dare. Mr. Howard Sr.., why is Miss Lauren getting married to Jordan Steele? Where’s Victoria?”

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Martin was well aware of the complicated relationship between Jordan, Victoria, and Russell.

“Russell, it’s a long story. Take a seat, we’ll talk about it another time.”

“Alright then.”

Not daring to disobey Martin, Russell sat down obediently.

There was incessant clamoring at the venue and the guests streamed in one after another, which made Salvatore rather annoyed.

“There are so many guests but none of them are here for Mr. Jordan. They’re all here for the Howards. Hey, when do you think Emily will crash the wedding?”

To tell the truth, Salvatore was missing Emily really badly. He peeled another banana and shoved it into his mouth. However, as soon as he took a bite, he immediately choked when he saw a beauty whom he had never seen before, at the door.

“Ahem, ahem…”

Salvatore began coughing excitedly while still pointing at the crowded door.

Thoroughly confused, Tim patted Salvatore’s back to give him some relief. “What’s wrong, Salvatore? It can’t be that Emily is really here, can it? As I’m Lauren’s guardian, if you support Emily in snatching the groom away, we will have to fight today!”

Salvatore spat out the banana he had just eaten and exclaimed in utter shock, “Emily my foot. It’s that bitch, Hailey Camden!”

Tim was so shocked that his jaw dropped wide open. “Mr. Jordan’s former wife?”

Hailey, who had dolled herself up and was dressed to the nines in designer wear, walked over while pushing a stroller along. Due to her stunning beauty, Hailey attracted the attention of many guests from the moment she entered.

“Oh my God, this woman is really beautiful. She’s as gorgeous as the bride, Lauren Howard!”

“Actually, don’t you think she looks like Miss Howard? They’re like biological sisters!”

“It’s such a shame that she’s probably a mother since she’s pushing two babies over in a stroller. She’s no longer single.”

While enjoying the gaze of the crowd, Hailey sashayed forward smugly but before she took two steps, she was stopped by Salvatore.

“Salvatore?”

Salvatore said sternly, “Hailey Camden, what are you doing here!?! I’m warning you, it’s Mr. Jordan’s big day today. Don’t you dare try to create a ruckus here!”

Hailey was not afraid of Salvatore. If it were a year ago when Jordan and Hailey were still married, she would definitely be afraid of a gangster like him. However, Hailey had experienced too much in the past one year and was no longer the little girl who only dreamed of inheriting the Camdens’ assets.

So instead she sneered arrogantly, “How dare you, a servant, speak to me like that? Look at who I’m pushing in the stroller. He is your master’s flesh and blood! In the future, my son will inherit 100% of the Steeles’ assets! If you dare to disrespect me, it’ll be tantamount to disrespecting the Steeles!” novelbin

“You…” Salvatore was rendered speechless.

Hailey was telling the truth because she was indeed the mother of Jordan’s son. He was Jordan’s oldest son and in the future, he might really inherit the Steeles’ empire and assets so they really

couldn’t provoke him.

Salvatore had no choice but to change his attitude. “Miss Camden, I know you want to remarry Mr. Jordan and reconcile with him but he already has a fiancee, so I hope you can accept the reality and not make trouble at Mr. Jordan’s wedding.”

Hailey humphed coldly and said, “Jordan’s wedding? Look at the venue with your eyes wide open. Lauren Howard’s name is plastered on the wall and it’s listed before anyone else. This is clearly the Howards’ wedding! Don’t worry about your master!”

After saying that, Hailey stopped paying attention to him and instead walked forward while pushing the stroller.

“Salvatore, what should we do? Should we go inform Mr. Jordan?” Tim asked.

“Mr. Jordan is busy, don’t disturb him. The Howards are such a powerful family. I believe Hailey Camden wouldn’t have the guts to make trouble here.”

Soon after, the guests had all settled down and almost all the seats in the hall had been occupied. In addition, there were also private rooms upstairs that were all occupied.

It was already ten in the morning. The wedding was due to commence at any moment.

This time, they had invited a famous emcee, John, to host the wedding.

John walked towards Martin’s table and asked, “Mr. Howard Sr, the time is up. Shall we begin?”

Martin glanced at the table beside theirs, which was the only empty table there. This table was specially prepared by Martin for Jordan’s family, so no one dared to sit around it.

“Jordan’s family members haven’t arrived yet.”

Martin was obviously hoping that the wedding would begin only after Jordan’s family arrived.

“Hmph.” Clarice humphed coldly and said, “The Steeles would have arrived last night if they were sincere about attending the wedding. Now that the wedding is about to begin, they’re still nowhere to be found. I reckon they’re not going to make it. Let’s not wait for them anymore!”

Marissa was just as displeased with Jordan’s family. “Yeah, let’s not wait anymore!”

Martin nodded and said, “Okay then, we won’t wait any longer. Let the wedding begin.”

Afterward, John walked towards the stage with the microphone, immediately causing everyone to cheer for joy.

“Wow, it’s the famous emcee, John Paul. The Howards are really impressive.”

“I heard that John will never take on tasks to appear at wedding events. I reckon that the Howards are the only ones who are capable of inviting him here.”

“Mr. John, I’m your fan!”

John smiled and bowed to everyone. “Thank you, thank you, everyone. It’s a great honor to witness the moment that Mr. Steele and Miss Howard tie the knot, together with all of you.

“In today’s era where more and more young people are afraid of getting married, I think every couple that is brave enough to get married, are really courageous and full of confidence in living a good life together in the future.

“Next, let’s invite the happy couple of newlyweds to make an appearance!”

A pure and beautiful melody suddenly began to play.

Lauren had heard that song before too. She had always hoped to have that song played during her wedding,

With the romantic wedding music, Lauren, who was dressed in a white wedding gown and looking like a goddess, walked towards the stage slowly with her hand around Jordan’s arm.

“Oh my, she… she’s gorgeous!”

“I’m crying. Miss Howard is really the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen!”

As soon as Lauren and Jordan appeared, they aroused the envy of all the guests at the scene. They were impeccably good-looking and the most compatible pair in the world!

At this moment, Hailey was stunned too.

Watching Jordan and Lauren walking down the aisle, she subconsciously thought about the scene when she and Jordan got married.

It was exactly the same!

‘Jordan actually found a woman who looks so much like me… he must still love me!’

Hailey’s heart was filled with so much jealousy that she was about to lose her mind!

Soon enough, the two walked to the center of the stage. John didn’t waste any time and the Howards didn’t need a wedding officiant either. Ordinary people liked having the emcee liven the atmosphere and watch the newlyweds make a fool out of themselves.

Meanwhile, the Howards didn’t need such things.

John said, “I’m not a professional wedding officiant. Let’s invite the mother of the bride on stage to say a few words.”

Under a burst of applause, Marissa walked over with a piece of paper in hand.

Jordan glanced at it, only to see the words “Requirements for being a Live-in Husband”!

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“What nonsense is Lauren’s mother up to again?”

Jordan frowned, knowing that his new mother-in-law hated him because of Brad. However, he didn’t expect her to embarrass him at his wedding.

Marissa, who was also dressed to the nines today, said to the guests with a microphone in hand.

“Everyone, thank you for coming to attend the wedding of my daughter, Lauren, and son-in-law, Jordan. There may be some of you who don’t know that Lauren is marrying her live-in husband, Jordan Steele today!”

Salvatore and Tim were immediately displeased.

“Why must that old hag emphasize that Mr. Jordan is marrying Lauren as a live-in husband? Isn’t she obviously out to embarrass Mr. Jordan!?”

Despite the awkward situation, Jordan had a calm look on his face but he wasn’t bothered by the looks that the crowd was giving him. Only the poor would be concerned if others thought they were poor. The rich wouldn’t care what others thought of them.

Marissa continued, “Of course, this son-in-law of mine is very outstanding himself and he used to be the president of a listed company who has had his heyday.”

The guests began discussing among themselves and many of them did not know exactly what company Jordan was the president of before.

Marissa said, “Since he’s going to be my daughter’s live-in husband, the wedding is naturally going to be a little different from a normal wedding. As Lauren’s mother, I naturally have some requirements for my son-in-law.novelbin

“First, after you marry into our family, you’ll be responsible for cooking all three meals for my daughter and granddaughter every single day. You also have to take care of their daily necessities. Are you willing to do that?”

Jordan had been doing that for three years prior to this so he nodded and said simply, “Yes, I’m willing.”

Marissa continued, “Second, after you marry into the Howards, you mustn’t have friends of the opposite sex. You must be home by ten at night and you can’t go out for meals or watch movies with the opposite sex. Are you willing to accept that?”

Upon hearing her words, many of the guests burst into laughter. ‘Does the Howards’ son-in-law have to follow such rules?’

Jordan was speechless but he nevertheless nodded and said, “I’m willing.”

“Third, after marrying my daughter, you may not go through my daughter’s cell phone, diary, and other personal, private belongings without her permission. My daughter can have meals and watch movies with the opposite sex as she pleases, and you are not to have any objections.”

As soon as she named the third condition, everyone was in an uproar.

“Damn it, these requirements are really harsh. Doesn’t this just mean that the man can’t have any interaction with the opposite sex except for his wife while the woman can see any man as she pleases?”

“Yes, Miss Howard can stay out all night and her husband can’t even question her about it. Isn’t that too unfair on him?”

“Hehe, told ya it isn’t that easy being the live-in husband of the Howards.”

Before Jordan could speak, Lauren flew into a rage on the stage and she hissed, “Mom, what kind of conditions are those?”

Lauren was infuriated because the wedding, which was originally supposed to be romantic, was ruined by her mother.

Marissa was making it sound like Lauren would really stay out with other men and cheat on Jordan after they got married. She had a vague feeling that the guests at the wedding were already looking at her that way.

Martin was just as exasperated. “Marissa, what are you trying to do!?! What nonsense are you spouting!?! Stefan, quickly drag your wife down the stage, and don’t let her embarrass us any further!”

Brad, who was seated in a wheelchair, started laughing because he knew that his mother had deliberately said those words to irk Jordan.

“Haha, it would be awesome if Lauren could make a cuckold of Jordan Steele. Hahaha.”

Brad knew that Jordan’s ex-wife, Hailey, had cheated on him so if he were to face the same thing again in his second marriage, he’d probably break down.

At this moment, Stefan slowly got up and acknowledged, “Yes, Dad.”

Just as Stefan was about to go on stage to pull Marissa down, a beautiful guest suddenly stood up and hollered at the stage.

“Jordan Steele, you’re such a good-for-nothing! You’re the scion of the Steeles, what are you becoming someone else’s husband for? You’re an embarrassment!”

The person who spoke was Hailey!

“Hailey Camden?”

When Jordan saw Hailey, he froze for a moment, not expecting that he would run into his ex-wife on the day of his wedding!

Hailey’s words made the scene extremely lively again.

“Hey, who are you? How dare you disrupt the wedding hosted by the Howards? You’re really brazen, huh?”

“This woman is super pretty, is she here to crash the wedding?”

At this moment, Salvatore rushed over and grabbed Hailey in a bid to drag her away.

Struggling to break free, Hailey exclaimed, “Let go of me! Jordan Steele has ruined my wedding twice. Why can’t I take revenge on him!?!”

Jordan couldn’t help but recall how Hailey and Tyler’s wedding had been disrupted and terminated halfway by Jordan’s appearance, as well as the revelation of his identity as the chairman of the Ace Corporation.

When she married Cayden, her wedding was also ruined because of Jordan’s exposure of Cayden’s scandal, which led to Cayden being stabbed.

It seemed that Hailey wanted to take revenge on Jordan!

Jordan walked down the stage and said to Hailey, “Hailey Camden, you’re out of your mind. What are you doing here?”

Throwing her head back in confidence, Hailey said, “Why can’t I come here? I gave birth to a son for you and you didn’t even inform me that you’re getting married. What if you abandon me and our son in

the future?”

There was an even greater commotion as soon as she said that.

“What? The groom has a child with this woman? So she’s his ex-wife!”

“Far out, this guy is very lucky with women. His ex-wife and fiancee are both stunning beauties!”

“Haha, things are getting exciting now. I wonder how this is going to end.”

At this moment, the bride, Lauren, suddenly spoke up slowly.

“Miss Hailey Camden, hello, I’m very glad to see you here. It’s my mistake to have not given you an invitation personally. As for your child with my husband, please rest assured that I’ll treat him as my own child and provide him with the best living conditions. I’m making this promise as a Howard.”

The guests gasped in awe and surprise.

“She’s really worthy of being a Howard. How magnanimous!”

“Although Lauren and Hailey Camden are both gorgeous, they’re worlds apart when it comes to manners, graciousness, mannerisms, and temperament!”

“Hah, how can a woman from a third-tier family in a second-tier city compare with the greatest beauty of DC?”

“You…” Hailey was at a loss for words.

She hated how magnanimous Lauren was because she felt that it made her seem petty and hypocritical!

At this moment, Brad had already arrived at Hailey’s table in his wheelchair. He dragged Hailey back to his seat and barked, “Hailey Camden, are you nuts? How dare you ruin my sister’s wedding? You’d better sit down, or I’ll take back the 230 million dollars that I gave you!”

Having no other choice, Hailey bit her lip and took her seat obediently.

At this moment, Martin walked onto the stage himself to calm everyone down and cease the commotion. The moment he spoke, order was restored and the originally chaotic scene instantly became silent!

No one dared to speak again and some even covered their children’s mouths, for fear that they would spout nonsense!

That was how tyrannical Martin was!

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Martin walked onto the stage with the microphone in hand and a benevolent look on his face.

“Thank you all for coming today. My daughter-in-law was just cracking a joke with you guys just now and it was purely for your amusement. Please don’t take her seriously. In fact, my granddaughter and grandson-in-law met each other four years ago and they share a four-year-old daughter.

“However, we were against their relationship at that time and after four years of trials and tribulations, we’ve finally realized that Jordan is a very loyal and driven person. That’s why we agreed to let them get married.”

As soon as he said that, there was endless discussion among the crowd.

“So it turns out they already have a child together. This punk is really something! Even after fathering her child, he has to be put under probation for four years. It really isn’t easy being the Howards’ son-in- law!”

Martin continued, “We won’t be accepting gifts for today’s wedding. Many friends and families have been presenting me with monetary gifts just now but I hereby declare that we will not be accepting a single gift today. Thank you all for your goodwill.”

The guests began discussing again.

“Someone of high status like Mr. Howard Sr. indeed shouldn’t be accepting any gifts. Otherwise, given his power in the world of business and politics, I’m afraid someone would give him a gift that’s worth over a million dollars!”

“Hah, over a million? You must be underestimating the Howards. I’m sure some people would dare to give gifts that are worth 15 million dollars!”

“Yeah, as long as the Howards accept the gifts, they’ll have to work for others. They can easily earn that money back.”

Martin looked at the crowd and said, “But I saw that many of you have come bearing gifts. Since ancient times, giving gifts to newlywed couples has always been customary. And so, we will graciously accept non-monetary gifts.”

As soon as Martin said that, the guests at the scene immediately got excited.

A middle-aged woman quickly got up and said, “Mr. Howard Sr., I’m the CEO of Feather women’s watches and I’ve brought a red, limited-

edition women’s watch that our brand has just launched. There are 900 18-carat gold beads on it that rotate with the dial, and together it forms the face of deer with the pre-paved track. I believe Miss Howard will definitely like it.”

Everyone was shocked.

“Feather women’s watches are akin to Hermes. That watch is probably worth more than a hundred grand, huh?”

“How impressive it is that they’re receiving the watch directly from the brand’s CEO. Unfortunately, it’s a gift for the bride and not the groom. Haha.”

Martin smiled faintly at her and said, “Thank you for the gift.”

Likewise, Lauren thanked her profusely.

Soon after, Russell also stood up and said, “Mr. Howard Sr., since it’s Miss Howard’s wedding today, I have a Graff ruby here, which I won at the Sotheby’s auction in 2014. I’d like to present it to Miss Howard today as a gift. I wish her a happy marriage!”

Russell took out a delicate little box and opened it to reveal the sparkling ruby to everyone.

“Wow! Graff ruby! I remember that it was auctioned off at a price of nearly $9 million in 2014! The price has long since doubled!”

“Oh my, almost $9 million? As expected of the richest man in Houston, Russell Miller is really wealthy!”

“Damn it, why did Old Russell stand out so quickly? He should be presenting his gift as the finale. Now that he’s given a $9-million gift, who would dare to stand up to present their gifts?”

Lauren was aware of Russell’s relationship with Victoria and Jordan, and she also knew how valuable the ruby was. In response, she said, “Mr. Miller, your gift is too valuable, I can’t accept it.”

However, Russell insisted, “Miss Howard, I got to where I am today thanks to Mr. Howard Sr.’s help. I’ll take it that you’re looking down on me if you don’t accept this gift.”

Having been put in a difficult position, Lauren looked helpless. “Grandpa, this…”

Martin laughed and said, “Yes, Russell and I were business partners before this and he still owes me a large sum of money. Just take this ruby as his repayment. Haha.”

After cracking that joke, Martin decided to just accept the gift. He had not only given Russell an out, but he also made sure that others wouldn’t have anything to say about it afterward.

Following Russell’s gift, there was a short silence for a while since no one had prepared a gift as expensive as that ruby.

In the end, a young man broke the awkward tension with a gift that was worth tens of thousands of dollars, after which the guests continued to present their gifts one after another.

However, looking at the guests who gave gifts, Salvatore and Tim felt terrible.

Salvatore said, “They’re all giving gifts to Lauren Howard. None of them are for Mr. Jordan!”

Tim said, “Yeah, it’s the wedding of two people after all. Would it kill them to include Mr. Jordan? They even specified that the gifts are for Lauren without even mentioning Mr. Jordan at all. This is infuriating!”

They weren’t being sensitive. In fact, many of the guests had already sensed it.

Elle and Dakota, who were sitting far away from them, didn’t even bother hiding their laughter.

With a smirk, Dakota laughed and said, “That former brother-in-law of yours, Jordan, is behaving like a fool out there. So many people have brought gifts but not a single one is for him.”

Elle sighed and said, “Yeah, it seems like this wedding is only for Lauren. I really pity Jordan. This is exactly what happened during the wedding when he married my cousin. After they get married, Jordan won’t have any status anymore. She’ll definitely cheat on him unrestrainedly. Ah, I wonder what Lauren’s character is like. Will she cheat on Jordan like my cousin did?”

While snacking on some nuts, Dakota smiled and said, “What are you worried for? Isn’t it right for him to be made a cuckold? He deserves it for being a live-in husband. I’d cheat on him too. Hmph!”

Other than Dakota, the others also mocked Jordan.

“Haha, nobody cares about this groom. None of the gifts are for him and he doesn’t have a presence here at all.”

“What groom? He’s more like the bride. Miss Lauren is the one who wears the pants in the relationship, haha.”

Hailey stood up again at this moment!

Grabbing onto Hailey’s hand, Brad growled at her. “Hailey Camden, what are you doing? Are you trying to create trouble again? Sit down!”

In response, Hailey took out a beautiful rose gold necklace from her bag.

“Who’s creating trouble? I’m giving a gift!”

Brad was instantly stunned the moment he saw the valuable necklace in Hailey’s hand.

‘Isn’t she here to make a scene and ruin the wedding? Why did she prepare a gift?’

Hailey suddenly said, “Jordan Steele! You’re so incompetent. It’s your wedding today and not a single person here is giving you a gift!”

Jordan cursed in his head, ‘You bitch, what are you trying to do? You’re not done, are you!?!’

“Also, Jordan, your wife, Lauren Howard, is the bride today but she isn’t wearing a single piece of jewelry except for her wedding ring. It must be because you’re too poor to buy her anything!”

Indeed, the Howards had a rule that stipulated that men had to be the ones to prepare the jewelry that the bride was to don during the wedding. The women of the Howard family were not to buy their own jewelry.

Hailey suddenly smiled wickedly and took out the rose gold necklace. novelbin

“This necklace is worth a few hundred thousand dollars. Jordan bought this for me previously. Miss Howard, I’ll gift you this necklace on Jordan’s behalf!”

Everyone was shocked that Hailey was going to give something that she had used to Lauren!

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Upon hearing this, Brad immediately shouted at Hailey, “My sister doesn’t want something that you’ve used before. Sit down!”

Jordan felt rather embarrassed on the stage too.

“Haha, the groom’s ex-wife is quite generous. She’s giving him an out. Otherwise, Miss Lauren Howard won’t even have a decent piece of jewelry.”

“Yes, the rules of many wealthy families in DC are that the groom has to be the one to get the jewelry for his bride.”

How could Jordan not know that Hailey was deliberately trying to make him and Lauren look bad? It was clear she was jealous and she still wanted to be with Jordan!

Jordan said coldly, “No, keep the necklace for yourself!”

Afterward, Jordan asked Salvatore who was on the stage. “Salvatore, where’s that bag that I left in the hotel and asked you to take previously?”

In response, Salvatore piped up, “Are you referring to the plastic bag from Target? I left it in the trunk of my car and it’s in the parking lot of the hotel.”

“Okay, go bring that bag over here. It contains the gift that I brought for Lauren.”

“Alright.” novelbin

Salvatore said while scurrying over.

However, at this moment, all the guests started giggling.

“The groom’s gift for Miss Howard is actually in a Target bag?”

“Haha, is the gift from Target? Did he buy her socks that cost 10 bucks a pair?”

It seemed that everyone despised Jordan and belittled him, judging from the way the live-in husband was being humiliated by everyone at his wedding!

Jordan did not say anything and waited quietly for Salvatore. Soon, Salvatore came over with the Target plastic bag.

Jordan was just about to reach out to pick it up when his mother-in-law, Marissa, beat him to it. Snatching the bag, Marissa flew into a rage.

“You disgraceful son-in-law! If you’re too poor to give my daughter any gifts, you can choose not to give her anything. Lauren will be elegant and beautiful even if she doesn’t wear any jewelry! But I will never allow you to give my daughter these things that are going to degrade her!”

As he said that, she tossed the plastic bag far, far away.

Jordan suddenly panicked and got off the stage. He then leaped over to catch the Target bag.

Marissa was even angrier. “How disgraceful! You even leaped onto the ground in front of the guests for a stupid bag! Oh God, what sins have I committed in my last life to have my daughter marry such a man!?”

The guests roared in laughter.

‘Must he go all out to catch a lousy bag from Target?’

‘He doesn’t even care about his image as a groom.’

Lauren, on the other hand, couldn’t bear to watch anymore.

Instead, she denounced Marissa, “Mom, how can you do this? Jordan is my husband. Even if he gives me something that costs ten dollars, I’ll like them too. You’re being too rude!”

“You… you silly girl. Don’t you even feel embarrassed? You only care about what you like. Have you ever spared a thought for the Howards’ pride?” Marissa lectured Lauren.

At this moment, Jordan had already picked up the Target plastic bag and walked over.

“Lauren, here is a necklace for you.”

As he said that, he took out a very exquisite box from the bag, and the moment everyone saw it, they felt that something was amiss.

The packaging of the box was obviously of superior quality and it definitely wasn’t something that could be bought at Target!

Jordan humphed coldly. Those stuck-up snobs obviously didn’t know that it was the most expensive necklace in the world!

It was the ‘A Heritage In Bloom’ necklace that Jamie had found in the safe of Jamie’s suburban house previously!

Taking extra care, Jordan slowly opened the box and the moment the necklace was revealed, countless people felt that they were blind!

“Oh my God! What is this thing!?!”

“Ah, I’m blinded! This color and vibrancy are driving me mad!”

Hailey and Marissa were both dumbfounded!

Picking up the necklace, Jordan showed it to Marissa.

“Mom, this necklace is named ‘A Heritage In Bloom’ and is made from a 507-carat, pure Type lla ‘Cullinan Heritage’ diamond, which was cut from its ore. The designer has incorporated many oriental elements in it, creating this exquisite design. May I put this necklace on for your daughter?

“Ah, I forgot to mention that this necklace is worth 200 million dollars.”

Everyone was flabbergasted the moment he said that!

“200 million dollars! Oh my god, 200 million dollars for a necklace!?! Is this a real existence?”

“How is he a live-in husband? He’s much richer than his bride!”

Marissa was stunned too. ‘Weren’t Jordan’s assets and valuables frozen? What’s up with this necklace?’

“Could this be a replica? It’s the most expensive necklace in the world and it’s priceless. You may not be able to buy it even if you can afford it. If you give my daughter a counterfeit necklace, it will be a disgrace to the Howards!”

Jordan humphed coldly and said, “For all those present, does anyone here know how to appraise and authenticate treasures?”

At this moment, a middle-aged man raised his hand, stood up, and came over to Marissa.

He said respectfully, “Mrs. Howard, I am the president of Vans Jewelry and a professional gemstone appraiser. I’ve been in this business for forty years. I believe that I can help you.”

Marissa knew that there were hidden experts among the guests so she frantically smiled and said, “I’ll have to trouble you then.”

Jordan gave the necklace to the middle-aged man who kept singing praises about it after checking it carefully.

“What a finely crafted piece. These diamonds and jades are definitely not counterfeit! 1, 2, 3…26, 27. The necklace is recombinable through its strings. There are indeed 27 ways to wear it!

“Mrs. Howard, this necklace is, indeed, the most expensive necklace in the world and it’s worth 200 million dollars!”

Marissa was a bit stunned. She initially wanted to humiliate Jordan at the wedding. She wanted to let everyone present know that Jordan was a live-in husband who sponged off her daughter. However, who would have thought that Jordan would give her daughter a necklace worth 200 million dollars!?!

Lauren was stunned too. “Jordan…”

Jordan smiled, took the necklace, and then personally put it on Lauren’s neck.

The moment it was completed, everyone started applauding!

“How compatible! Only someone as noble as Miss Howard would be worthy of the world’s most expensive necklace!”

“Yes, a beauty and an exquisite necklace. What a perfect match.”

At this moment, Hailey was standing like a fool, holding the rose gold necklace worth a lot less than 200 million dollars.

She was biting her lip, filled with jealousy!

“Damn it! Jordan you bastard, how am I worse than Lauren?”

“You’re giving her a necklace worth 200 million dollars and you gave me a necklace worth a few hundred thousand dollars? You’re making me seem so cheap! This necklace shouldn’t belong to Lauren!”

In fact, Jordan felt the same inside.

‘This necklace should belong to Victoria…’

Chapter 400

The reason that Jordan didn’t take out this necklace earlier was because he intended to give this world’s most expensive necklace to Victoria!

Victoria was the woman he loved the most, and previously, Jordan had given her the world’s most expensive pair of diamond earrings. Coupled with the world’s most expensive necklace, Victoria must be incredibly beautiful and noble…

Of course, with Lauren’s beauty and noble aura, she was also able to carry the necklace perfectly.

Jordan smiled at Lauren and took her hand in a bid to help her to the stage.

However, a Perry Express delivery man suddenly barged in. He was holding a beautifully wrapped gift and was arguing with the doorman at the door.

“Sorry, you can’t enter without an invitation. Put the gift here.”

The courier deliverer said, “Please be accommodating. The customer gave me a $2,000 tip, and instructed me to personally hand this gift to the bride and groom.”

Jordan felt a sense of kinship towards employees of Perry Express.

He instructed Salvatore, “Let that courier deliverer come in.”

Salvatore immediately said to the doorman, “Let him in!”

Without further ado, the courier quickly ran to Jordan and Lauren.

He asked, “May I ask if the two of you are the couple getting married today, Mr. Jordan Steele and Miss Lauren Howard?” novelbin

Jordan and Lauren nodded somewhat curiously.

The courier deliverer said, “This is a wedding gift from someone who wishes you conjugal bliss.”

Jordan and Lauren looked at each other, wondering who the person who had sent the gift in such a bizarre manner was.

The Howards had deliberately lowered the standard of requirements for guests. Those who were related to them would be allowed to enter. Even those who had nothing to do with them, like Hailey, could easily get an invitation just by spending some money.

There shouldn’t be a case where someone had no choice but to send the gifts in because they couldn’t enter to give their blessings. However, Jordan still took the gift and removed the red packaging, only to see a familiar box.

The moment he saw this box, Jordan and Salvatore both froze for a while!

“This box is…”

Jordan and Salvatore immediately recognized what the box was for!

“No…”

Jordan tensed up!

He quickly opened the exquisite box, and sure enough, it contained exactly the two things he expected!

Apollo Blue and Artemis Pink!

The most expensive pair of colored diamond earrings in the world!

They were the things that Jordan had given to Victoria!

“Victoria…”

Jordan’s emotions were completely out of control. He knew that Victoria had been wearing those earrings.

They were sent by Victoria!

“Excuse me, please let me take a look!”

The moment the president of Vans Jewelry saw the pair of colored diamond earrings, his eyes widened and he immediately scurried over to authenticate them!

Jordan also wanted him to authenticate it.

If they were authentic, it would prove that the diamond earrings were a gift from Victoria!

The president of the jewelry brand was full of incessant praise after careful observation.

“My gosh! It’s really Apollo and Artemis! These are the most expensive colored diamond earrings in the world, which cost $57.4 million in total!”

“Who is so generous to give such an expensive gift?”

It was indeed authentic!

Jordan suddenly found a note at the bottom of the box and immediately picked it up.

There was only one line of words on it.

“Jordan, I wish you a happy marriage!”

The cursive was beautiful, thin and clear. It was Victoria’s handwriting!

“Victoria!”

Jordan could not contain his emotions and burst into tears at some point. His tears had already fallen onto the paper.

Seeing his reaction, Lauren and Hailey were both stunned too.

Jordan actually cried.

This man was a tough guy who would never cry regardless of how aggrieved he was.

Yet, he cried because of a gift.

“Hey, why is the groom crying?”

“Damn it, I’d cry if I received a $57.4 million gift!”

These superficial people would never know that Jordan cried because the gift was from Victoria!

As Jordan held the note with Victoria’s wishes with trembling hands, his vision gradually turned blurry.

“Victoria, why did you leave…”

Jordan knew that Victoria was definitely safe and aware that he was getting married. However, Victoria chose not to stop him and instead gave him her blessings. She wanted Jordan and Lauren to be together!

“Why…”

At this moment, Lauren took the tissue handed over by her maid, Felicia, and personally wiped Jordan’s tears.

“Honey, who sent this?”

Jordan didn’t want Lauren to know the truth so he replied, “My mother.”

Hailey was enraged. “What’s wrong with Jordan’s mother? Your son is becoming a live-in husband and you gave them earrings worth $57.4 million. When he married me back then, you didn’t give me a single thing and he even sponged off the Camdens for three years!”

Hailey was already green with envy when Lauren received the most expensive necklace in the world just now. Now that the world’s most expensive diamond earrings were in Lauren’s hands too, Hailey was incredibly jealous!

Lauren was overjoyed too. “So it’s from your mother. These diamond earrings are so beautiful, and they come in two colors.”

“Honey, will you put them on for me?”

Jordan wiped his tears and said, “Alright.”

As Jordan gently squeezed the blue-colored diamond earring with his hand, he felt that there was still Victoria’s scent on it. In his mind, he was imagining what Victoria would look like when she took the earring off!

After freezing for a moment, Jordan personally put it on Lauren’s ear. He then put the pink earring on Lauren’s other ear.

At this moment, there were countless flashes of light as everyone picked up their phones to take pictures of Lauren!

257 million dollars worth of jewels were now donned by Lauren alone!

The gold diggers were so jealous that they were about to vomit blood!

At this moment, seeing Lauren wearing the pair of colored diamond earrings, Jordan suddenly thought of the scene of Victoria wearing the earrings.

Perhaps because he missed Victoria too much, he thought of Victoria when he looked at Lauren!

Lauren’s smile turned into Victoria’s!

“Victoria…”

Jordan couldn’t help himself and went forth to kiss Lauren!

Lauren was a little surprised but she was soon happy and surprised.

The guests in the room began applauding one after another too.

Besides, Hailey was so furious that she stomped her feet and hollered, “Jordan, you’ve gone overboard. If you try to disrupt my next wedding, I will definitely kiss another man in front of you too! I’ll drive you to your grave!”

At this very moment, a couple with a noble aura who was about 30 years old, suddenly arrived at the door.

“Sir, Ma’am, do you have an invitation?” The doorman at the door asked.

The middle-aged man said, “No.”

“Sorry, if you don’t have an invitation card, you won’t be allowed to enter.”

The doorman spoke very politely because he could tell that the middle-aged man had a powerful aura.

The woman beside him was elegant and gorgeous!

The middle-aged man laughed and said, “It’s my younger brother’s wedding. Why do I need an invitation to enter?”

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The Abandoned Husband Dominates

The Abandoned Husband Dominates

弃婿当道
Score 8.9
Status: Completed Type: Author: Artist: Released: 2021-2023 Native Language: English
After three years of being married to an unfaithful wife, the multi-billionaire is chased out of his home! After the divorce… His unfaithful ex-wife comes begging for forgiveness while she says, “I was wrong, please give me another chance!”

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