Her Cancellation of the Engagement

Chapter 79 The Geller Family Took Shamelessness to the Extreme

Chapter 79 The Geller Family Took Shamelessness to the Extreme

The members of the Geller family were quite agitated. They had expected the betrothal gifts for Gianna to be their saving grace, but they hadn't anticipated that the Finley family would only offer 15 thousand dollars. How could this be acceptable?

Some distant relatives chimed in, "The Finley family is really taking advantage of us. Even if the Geller family is considered a common family, receiving only 15 thousand dollars is unacceptable. In the countryside, the betrothal gifts start at least at 30 thousand dollars, and in the city, it's over 20 thousand dollars. Giving only 15 thousand dollars is simply outrageous."

"Could it be that you changed the betrothal gifts to 15 thousand dollars at the last moment because Lloyd's leg got better? You can't be so shameless. Before, when Lloyd was disabled, you were willing to offer ten million dollars as a betrothal gift. Now that his leg is better, you're giving a huge discount. This is unreasonable."

Each person spoke up, completely disregarding Damian's chance to speak.

While Alisa was also shocked by the 15 thousand-dollar betrothal gift from the Finley family, she couldn't help but feel happy deep down.

So what if Gianna was a true young lady? In the eyes of the Finley family, she was only worth 15 thousand dollars!

Now that Lloyd's leg was better, they would treat Gianna with even less regard. This meant that she still had a chance to reclaim this marriage proposal.

"What nonsense are you all saying?" Sherman couldn't bear it any longer and shouted angrily, "I proposed the 15 thousand dollars betrothal gift. I, Sherman, am here to marry off my daughter, not

sell her. What ten million dollars, 20 million dollars? I, Sherman, don't want that. I only want my daughter's happiness!"

Brenna looked up in disbelief, "Is that what you want?"

"Yes! That's what I want! And when Gia gets married, she will bring back every single penny of that 15 thousand dollars!"

Sherman's face was serious and determined. "Mom! Are you disappointed? Do you think I should have asked for ten million dollars and given you the money? Dream on! Even if this betrothal gift was only a penny, I wouldn't give it to you."

"You beast!" Brenna felt a sharp pain in her chest. She covered her chest and cursed, "I gave birth to you and raised you, but I never expected to raise a heartless wolf. If I had known you would be so unfilial, I should have strangled you long ago!" Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

She had hoped and longed for this ten million dollars to save the Geller family business.

But in the end, it was ruined by her own son. How could she not be angry?

"Sherman, you're going too far! Mom is the elder, Gianna is the granddaughter, and our family's marriages have always been decided by Mom. But on such a big matter, you actually made the decision without consulting Mom. Do you have no respect for Mom anymore?" Enrique scolded angrily.

"Don't you know the current situation of the Geller family? Do you want to watch the Geller family collapse before you're satisfied? Sherman, when did your heart become so hardened?" Chace accused as well.

Everyone in the Geller family understood what was happening, but no one wanted to bring it up in public, especially in this setting, where everyone would know that the Geller family wanted to use

Gianna's betrothal gifts to save their company.

But the Geller family members couldn't afford to worry about that anymore.

They had to fight for more betrothal gifts.

Even if they couldn't get ten million dollars, several million or 2 million dollars would be acceptable. It would at least alleviate the Geller family's financial tension.

Sherman looked coldly at them, "I find it strange. Gia is my daughter, so how come I don't even have the right to decide for her? Grandma, aren't you the only one in Rheinsville City who demands a betrothal gift from her granddaughter?"

"What's wrong with asking for a betrothal gift?" Brenna said confidently, "Since Gianna is the young lady of the Geller family, she should abide by the rules of the Geller family. I am the head of the family, and there is no such thing as you privately receiving the betrothal gift."

"I have already decided on the betrothal gift. Mom, if you have any objections, then there's nothing I can do. We have already wasted too much time today, and with so many people watching, if you cause any more trouble, I will have to ask you to leave." Sherman's tone was firm and non- negotiable.

"You don't have the final say!"

Brenna knew that her son had already distanced himself from her, and no matter how much she said, it would be useless. She didn't want to waste any more words with him.

So she turned to Damian and said, "Damian, as the head of the Geller family, it is my decision. When my granddaughter gets married, the betrothal gift is also my call. ten million dollars was the agreed-upon condition. If it's even a penny less, we won't go through with the marriage."

"Greedy!" Before Damian could speak, Alivia, with a cold face, interjected.

She had never looked highly upon the Geller family, but her father-in-law insisted on having her son marry Gianna, so she had to accept it.

But the agreed-upon betrothal gift was suddenly reneged on in front of everyone. What was this?

Ten million dollars, the Finley family could afford it, but she looked down upon the Geller family's money-grubbing behavior.

"Mrs. Finley, that's not how it should be said," Brenna wasn't angry either. "It was the Finley family who came to us in the first place, asking us to fulfill the marriage agreement. At first, I was against this match, but Old Mr. Finley agreed, Mr. Finley agreed, and Gianna agreed. Naturally, I couldn't say anything against it.

But as for the betrothal gift, no matter which family you go to, it's the decision of the head of the family. Moreover, Old Mr. Finley himself mentioned it before. As long as we fulfill the marriage agreement, he would give a betrothal gift of ten million dollars. But now that Mr. Finley's leg has healed, you suddenly go back on your word."

Brenna also valued her reputation, but compared to the honor of the family, how much was face worth?

She didn't care how the Finley family saw her. As long as she could get the money, it was fine.

"Who is going back on their word?" Alivia's face turned ashen. "It was your son who proposed the betrothal gift of fifteen thousand dollars, and we fulfilled the requirements according to your request. Now are you blaming us? Brenna, the Geller family still has some face in Rheinsville City. How could you do something so shameless?"

"This matter is because you didn't consider it thoroughly. I, as the head of the family, am still alive, but you came to my son for a marriage proposal. Do you think that's appropriate? In any case, the betrothal gift of fifteen thousand dollars is absolutely unacceptable. Give me a clear answer. Should I take my family back, or should we continue with the engagement?"

Without waiting for Alivia to speak, Brenna continued, "Compared to face, the Finley family has more face than the Geller family. If the marriage doesn't happen, the Geller family loses face, but the Finley family won't be any better off."

"You!" Alivia's face turned red with anger. She had never seen such shameless people before.

Sherman was also shocked by Brenna's shamelessness.

He could never have imagined that his usually face-conscious mom would stoop so low just to get his daughter's betrothal gift.

He tried to reason with them, he even spoke harshly, but the other side just wouldn't listen, and he had no way to deal with it.

Sherman sighed and said to Gianna, "Gia, let's just call off the marriage, okay? You've seen it too. I can't do anything about it."

"Call it off? Why?" Gianna raised her chin slightly and looked expressionlessly at Brenna. "Except for my mother, no one else can make decisions for me."

She took a step forward and stood in front of Brenna, a cold light flashing in her clear eyes. "I have the money, I can even ask for a betrothal gift of 20 million dollars, but... would you dare to accept it?"