Chapter 187
When Will You Marry Me
When Will You Marry Me
"Really?" Lucille leaned into Samuel's arms. Choked up, she asked, "When will you marry me, Samuel? I don't want to be scolded anymore. We love each other, but people keep saying that I'm a homewrecker who ruined your marriage with Lucille..." At the mention of that, Zoey was so angry she gritted her teeth.
She had thought that after Samuel and Lucille broke off the engagement, she would be able to smoothly become the young mistress of the Gilbert family. Unexpectedly, Samuel's family tried all kinds of tricks to stop it from happening. They didn't approve.
Mrs. Gilbert, Samuel's mother, had said before that only someone from a rich family could be worthy of her son. Thus, Zoey wanted to persuade Howard to transfer some of the Jules family's company shares to her. Originally, they had planned to transfer to her the shares under Lucille's name. Unexpectedly, Lucille played a wild card and sold all the shares. Fortunately, that idiot Charles had transferred all his shares to her.
Right then, she held 10% of the company's shares. As long as the company's profits were good, there would be a lot to earn.
Lucille held Samuel in her arms and murmured, "Samuel, I already have 10% of the shares under my name. Your parents will probably approve of us, right?
"Well..." Samuel sighed.
How could the Jules family's company compare to how it used to be? Howard had made sever
mistakes, causing the Jules family's shares to drop sharply and its market value to evaporate. The value of the company had been greatly reduced!
On top of that, after Lucille sold off half the shares, most of them had been bought by their competitors. As such, the Jules family's company was in imminent danger.
If a few more mistakes were made, they might go bankrupt sooner or later!
Samuel did not intend to tell Zoey what was going on, so as not to make her worry for nothing.noveldrama
Thus, he didn't say anything. He simply touched Zoey's face and promised, "I will try my best to convince my parents. Besides, I promised you a long time ago that you're the only one who can become the mistress of the Gilbert family. You don't have to worry about that." How could she not be worried?
Zoey had a considerate smile on her face, but her heart slowly grew colder.
Lucille, for example, had been engaged to Samuel since she was a child, but even then, it was called off. What about Zoey, who had no title or status?
Therefore, before they were married, anything could happen.
Zoey was well aware that the reason why the Gilbert family did not want Samuel to marry her was that they did not think there were any benefits that she could bring to the Gilbert family. A marriage of business had to be mutually beneficial, which was about the value brought by the close relationship between the two sides.
Obviously, she did not have any value at that moment.
However...
When vill You Marry Me
Zoey lowered her eyes. She had an idea in her mind.
She had to get all of the Jules family's Dow
Whether it was the company or the family property, she wanted them all.
A deep light flashed across Zoey's eyes, and even the corners of her mouth were slightly raised.
She was determined to get all of it. After all, she had a wonderful father like Howard, as well as Charles, who was obedient to her and would even pick the stars from the sky if she asked.
As soon as she was sent home by Samuel, Zoey went looking for Howard and asked coquettishly, "Dad, what have you been busy with recently? I haven't seen you all day long. You seem to be very tired."
"Really?" Howard laughed, but he didn't answer Zoey's question directly. He just laughed and answered, It's probably because it's been so hot lately. I haven't had much of an appetite."
"I see. I'll make some lemonade for you later. I'm sure you'll have a good appetite after drinking it!" she offered.
"You're so sensible and loyal, Zoey. I'm so grateful for you," he praised.
"Um... Dad, can I discuss something with you?" Zoey got up and went to the back of the sofa. While massaging Howard's shoulder and back, she asked tentatively, "Dad, I want to start working in the company to gain experience. Is that okay?" Not
Howard was stunned and said in surprise, 'Zoey, you're already so busy with school. How can you have time to work in the company? You have to wait until you graduate, at least. Not now. It's too early."
Zoey had already expected such an answer.
Despite that, she was not discouraged. She continued in a well-behaved and sensible tone, "Dad, I'm saying this because I can see how tired you are. I was thinking that if there is anything that I can help you with, it will be good."
"What could a little girl like you do for me?" Howard shook his head with a grin. The next moment, however, he suddenly thought of something and said with a serious expression, "Actually, there is something I need you to help me with, Zoey." "What is it?" she asked.
He explained, "I've spent a lot of money to invest in a large amusement park project recently, but the amusement park is still under construction. It's just that the money I have isn't enough to make a turnover, and I would like it if Samuel could invest, too. When I proposed this idea to the Gilbert family, his father refused it. So, Zoey... Can you do anything about it?"
Lucille was stunned and asked, "Dad, are you saying that you want me to persuade Samuel to invest in the company?"
"Yes!" Howard nodded in high spirits and excitedly told her, 'This investment will definitely be profitable! I'm planning to build an empire of entertainment. Not only will it be the largest amusement park in the world, but a residential area will be built next to it, too. Believe me, this project will definitely be a huge
success!"
Zoey only understood a fraction of what was going on. She didn't know the meaning of this project, but upon thinking about it, she realized that it was a good opportunity for her to get more of the Jules family's shares. Hence, Zoey's put on a troubled expression. She strategically replied, "Dad, I don't mind Samuel for help. but his family has always refused to accept me, saying that I'm not good enough for him."
She added, "If I have more shares and power in my hands, maybe they will take me seriously. When the time comes, we'll be married, and we'll all be a part of the same family."
She tried to persuade him, saying, "If something like this happens again in the future, asking the Gilbert family for money will be a piece of cake for you. How can Samuel embarrass his father-in-law? Right, Dad? Howard thought for a while and nodded.
"That's true," he agreed.
Everything else aside, the Gilbert family was a well-known family in Shein City. They had connections and money. Since Howard was being attacked from both sides, the company was getting worse day by day. If he did not firmly hold on to the pillar that was Samuel, he would be doomed! Thus, Howard gave a straightforward answer.
"Zoey, as long as you can deal with this and handle all the business issues, I will give you a position in the company. You can shadow Bernard to gain experience When you graduate in two years, you and Bernard will take care of the company."
He added, "As for our family's properties and assets, 40% of them will be your dowry!"
That was 40%. When combined with the 10% she owned right then, that meant she would have half of the Jules family's assets.
Zoey restrained the excitement in her heart. She pretended to be considerate and asked, "Is it really okay to give it all to me, Dad? What about my Bernard, Yoshua, and Charles?"
"Bernard is in charge of the company. What's there for him to be dissatisfied with? As for Yoshua... Hmph. That b*stard is on the same side as that wicked girl. He wanted to spread his wings and be independent, didn't he? Why should I leave anything for him? When it comes to Charles, the company has annual dividends. He won't starve to death."
After Howard finished speaking, he patted the back of her hand and said with a face full of adoration, You are the most important. When you marry Samuel, the Jules family's success will naturally follow. To put it bluntly, it all depends on you. You must make me proud!" "I will!"
Zoey lowered her head shyly.
All of that wasn't enough, though.
What she wanted was all of the Jules family's assets. Just 40% of it was not enough to get rid of her greed.
On top of that, the Jules family would not have achieved its current glory without the suppo her biological father!