The CEO’s Billion Dollar Bride
Chapter 734 - 713: Never be foolish enough to save money for a man!

Chapter 734: Chapter 713: Never be foolish enough to save money for a man!

"Of course it’s true, would I, Michael Gordon, be so stingy that I’m unwilling to give a betrothal gift?"

Whether I can afford it or not is one thing, and whether I’m willing to give it is another, "Love for one’s wife isn’t just about saying it, it needs to be put into action!"

Ivy Aretha really wanted to strangle him, knowing that people were taking advantage of the situation, yet he even willingly hands out the goods, where did his usual shrewdness go? Did he feed it to the dogs?

"Cough cough, old King, don’t celebrate too early. Mr. Gordon, aside from his face, has nothing else but an empty shell!"

Michael Gordon: "..."

Isn’t it a trend these days for the bride’s family to expect a betrothal gift, where the bride finds it too little and the groom finds it too much? Why does it seem like everything is turned upside down when it comes to him?

"Ivy!"

Upon hearing this, the old king’s face changes color. He will never believe that Michael Gordon is all looks and no money. The title of ’Asia’s No.1 Tycoon’ isn’t just for show. If he doesn’t have money, then no one does. "Anita’s daughter married the young master of the Smith family, and received tens of billions as a betrothal gift. Everyone knows who has the greater wealth between the Gordon and Smith families without me saying."

"Ivy, your grandfather is telling you, whether a man loves you or not depends on whether he is willing to spend money on you. If he’s loaded but unwilling to spend it on you, then what’s the use?"

The implication here being, my precious niece, never be foolish enough to save money for a man!

"Doesn’t the same principle apply to my relatives, whether my relatives love me or not..."

"Grandfather is right, whether a man loves you or not does indeed depend on if he is willing to spend money on you. Hence, wife, whether I love you, you should be the clearest!" Michael Gordon doesn’t get upset because of what the old king said. On the contrary, a faintly wicked smile flashes across his originally sullen face. Satisfied and joyful, he even plays up his cuteness slightly, "I have given you everything I own, including myself. So tell me, wife, do I love you?"

Upon hearing this, Ivy Aretha is completely dumbfounded!

This time, Ivy Aretha doesn’t want to strangle him, instead she reaches out and pinches his cheek fiercely, staring at him with piercing eyes. Surrounded by so many people, he still dares to reveal his wealth, Ivy Aretha nearly grinds her teeth together. She’s about to give him a good scolding when he speaks first before she can open her mouth.

"The shares in my company, all the properties under my name, the fixed assets, the heir, including myself, are all Ivy’s now. Didn’t I just say that apart from a handsome face, I literally have nothing? I’m just an empty shell. Grandfather, do you think I love Ivy or not?"

With a wicked smile, Michael Gordon sweeps over the astonished faces of everyone in the room. He seems so rebellious, as if there’s nothing anyone in the entire imperial palace can do to him.

The people in the room are once again shocked, especially Sammy Lowe. He feels utterly outfoxed. No wonder Michael agreed so readily during the negotiation; Michael used his own advantage to pinch a hefty sum out of him. Sammy originally thought that considering the large sum of money, Michael would at least hesitate a bit. But to his surprise, Michael didn’t hesitate at all and readily agreed.

Within his capability, he could ask for however much he wanted, as long as he could afford it!

At that time, Sammy started wondering, it’s no problem for the Gordon family to afford ten billion, but how could it possibly be disbursed?

He didn’t give much thought then to why Michael agreed so readily, only attributing it to the importance of this woman to Michael, that her worth was no longer measurable in money. Little did he expect this to happen!

Seeing Sammy Lowe’s shocked face, a smile of relief swept across Spencer Lowe’s lips. So, it turns out that he wasn’t the only one tricked by Michael Gordon. Judging by Sammy’s expression, he must have been cheated by CEO Gordon himself.

With the old king present, there was naturally nothing they could do.

The success or failure now doesn’t lie with the two of them alone, but with the entire Orchid Kingdom.

As they suspected, not only did their faces change upon hearing this, but so did the old king’s, who had experienced countless court intrigues. Unlike them, however, a hint of joy swept across the old king’s face.

Before people could read into the joy on his face, the old man’s solemn voice fell like a command: "What are you standing around for? Why aren’t you taking the princess back to the Ruby Ross Palace to rest? Are you planning to disobey the command?"

Clearly, since Ivy Aretha had assumed control of all of Michael Gordon’s assets, what she carries on her is much more than the never truly understood legendary treasure. With these two bargaining chips on Ivy Aretha, isn’t this divine help?

It must be Ruby Ross blessing Orchid Kingdom from the heavens. A lifesaver in a hopeless situation! As long as there’s money, the economic crisis that the Orchid Kingdom has been unable to recover from for a century will surely see a turn of events. The country will definitely be reborn!

Now, her heart is set on this man, who can bear to take out the money? However, he believes that as long as they keep the person, and then talk to her nicely, she will definitely be able to bring it out. After all, it’s about saving her own country!

"I am sorry, Little Princess!"

Upon hearing the king’s voice, the soldiers who had originally surrounded them in black immediately pounced on Michael Gordon. The purpose is simple: they want to snatch the woman in his arms. Ivy Aretha naturally understood their purpose.

So she clung to Michael Gordon’s neck tightly without moving, sticking to him like a suckerfish. Given her current high-valued status and that they just want her money, they naturally won’t hurt her. Therefore, as long as she holds onto Michael Gordon tightly, they should be able to hold out for a while longer. As for why she needs to hold on, she doesn’t know!

Perhaps it’s an instinctual belief that under any circumstance, whether in an advantageous or disadvantageous position, as long as Michael Gordon is there, there will be a way!

But all Ivy Aretha heard, clutching at Michael with her eyes shut, was no sound of a skirmish, but rather orderly and powerful footsteps. Her eyes flung open to see that the already crowded bedroom was now packed with even more people. The garments of the people who entered were different from those who had them surrounded.

Obviously, they might not be from the Orchid Kingdom’s court. Those from the Orchid Kingdom’s court wear black uniforms, while the people outside are dressed in full camouflage gear, clearly being veterans of various battles.

Ivy Aretha was taken aback for a moment. These people must be arranged by Michael Gordon, right?

Otherwise, where did they come this handsome crew from?

Just as she was about to ask Michael Gordon, the man preemptively spoke. However, the words were not for her, but the person in charge of the room: "Is it such a big deal to give a betrothal gift and save the country? Is there a need to try to snatch my wife and child? Have I, Michael Gordon, ever said that I would default even on the betrothal gift? Childish!"