Now that Anne had learned the truth, she could finally let go and set her mind at rest.
"If you don't have money, Mr. Yorks, there’s no need to keep up appearances. This will be the Severe family’s missus' second marriage, so we won’t set such a high bar. We can negotiate and offer you a discount for the dowry."
Her words had not only derogated Angeline, but she was also verbally attacking Cole. It could even be said as killing two birds with one stone. Now that Anne had vented her anger, she felt as pleased as punch.
Cole was so furious that he climbed the carved gate and jumped into the courtyard. "Who said there’s no money in this card?"
Cole snatched the card from Angelina's hand, then stretched out his hand to ask, "Where's your phone?"
Angeline turned her head away, refusing to cooperate.
Anne stepped forward and handed her mobile phone t o Cole. "Use mine." She sounded like a benefactor giving alms to a beggar.
Cole flashed a malicious smile. "Are you asking me to transfer the money in the card to your phone?"
Anne, who was behaving as if she was a benefactor at first, was struck a severe blow by Cole in just one
sentence and instantly turned into someone who was seeking alms instead.
Her haughty face suddenly alternated between green and red as she retreated awkwardly.
Cole looked at the card that he had failed to give out and let out a self-deprecating laugh. "I can’t believe that a woman actually refused my dowry."
He said it like Angeline had failed to recognize how outstanding a man he was.
He then gave himself a way out. "That makes sense. It's too tacky to talk about money. I brought you lots of rare and priceless medicine and supplements today. You'll accept them, won't you?"
Angeline replied curtly, "I don’t want them!"
Cole said, "You were so severely injured that day and nearly lost your life. These are all high-end supplements that my family has developed. They'll heal your injuries really quickly after you take them."
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