Chapter 9 Jaydens SupportElyse kept silent offering no words to LannyMr Owen Ive married off my daughter to you Surely you ought to show some gratitude Despite his fear of Jayden Lanny believed he was owed some benefits as the brides fatherrIn shock Elyse raised her head looking at him with disbelief She wondered how he could so brazenly request favors from Jayden in front of everyoneDriven by her own greed Glenda supported him Yes Mr Owen Elyse is our precious daughter Surely we cant marry her off to you for nothingPrecious Wasnt she locked in the basementThe smile on Jaydens face only increased Elyses discomfortThats enough stop talking In your eyes Im merely an object You have no concern for me Youre just trying to recover your losseswnIm the one who raised you Is it wrong to expect some benefits from your marriage How can you take his side Lanny exclaimed unashamed even after his motives were revealedComforting the embarrassed and outraged Elyse with a gentle pat Jayden spoke calmly Of course I can offer somethingRight after his words an assistant stepped forward from behind him with a file bag and laid out five contracts for largescale projects before LannyThese are substantial projects each anticipating tens of millions in benefits Consider them your compensation If theyre acceptable to you feel free to sign themLanny swallowed his hand trembling as he held the documentsHe now owned only a small company and he had never imagined the possibility of collaborating with the prestigious Owen familyNow with five lucrative contracts before him he was set to make a fortuneHe quickly scanned the contracts and with a joyful expression signed his name There is no problem I trust you Mr OwenAfter both parties signed each kept a copy of the contractsNow that you have your compensation can Elyse go with me Lanny asked