Harold Chapman took out a document in front of everyone.

"This is all the business that our Quinn Family has been managing in Crestfall for so many years. Since the old man mentioned it, I will treat it as a betrothal gift for marrying Melody Thorne and transfer it to the Seymour Family."

His indifferent voice caused everyone’s expression to change because the Quinn Family had a great influence in Crestfall, and now he’s actually willing to offer all his shares in Crestfall to get Melody Thorne!

Old Man Seymour would be lying if he said he wasn’t moved, especially considering Jared Quinn’s style. Unlike those reckless young people, he is calm and measured, and even for the Seymour Family, he maintains a respectful distance. Even though they had taken someone, he’s willing to offer a hefty bride price to marry Melody Thorne.

Now, this is somewhat a slap to the face of the Seymour Family. If he were to snatch her, they wouldn’t be afraid, but the fear lies in him not snatching and having no reason to act against him.

"Heh, do you think this old man is short on money? The Seymour Family isn’t greedy for your Quinn Family’s things!" The elder’s cane struck the ground as his expression grew stern, "Melody, come here!"

Melody Thorne’s gaze drifted to Hans Montrose behind the elder, revealing disappointment in her eyes.

"Now if I go over, who knows whether you’ll take action against Jared Quinn once I’m there!" Melody Thorne warned defensively.

The elder nearly had a blood rush from anger. For the sake of a man, she even begins to suspect him like this! Such suspicion!

"Bring her over to me!" The elder’s voice rose in low anger.

"Don’t you dare!" Melody Thorne immediately distanced herself from Jared Quinn, a fruit knife now at her neck. "If you dare come closer, I’ll harm myself!"

She knew clearly that the elder wouldn’t let her harm herself, so she did it deliberately. She couldn’t let herself be at a disadvantage and let the Seymour Family threaten her.

"Melody," Jared Quinn and Caleb spoke simultaneously as they moved to snatch the knife from her hand.

Melody Thorne simply intended to scare the elder, but both Jared Quinn and Caleb reached to grab the fruit knife from her, and their large hands simultaneously landed on the sharp edge, quickly slicing through their palms.

"Let go, let go," Melody Thorne was somewhat startled.

The gazes of Jared Quinn and Caleb clashed as they both released their hands at the same time.

Melody Thorne gasped, nearly scared to death by them, glancing down at the blood from their hands pooling at the base of the knife and ultimately dropping to the ground together.

"Ah," Melody Thorne quickly released the knife handle and threw it to the ground.

An ancient drama scene suddenly popped into her mind—blood recognition!

"What’s wrong?" Jared Quinn, worried that she was frightened, covered her eyes with his uninjured hand. "Don’t look."

Jared Quinn’s every reaction and movement fell into the eyes of the elder, and as a man, he clearly saw Jared Quinn’s concern for Melody Thorne.

"Old Man," Hans Montrose reminded, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "For Melody’s sake, we must bring her back with us now."

"Melody, are you trying to make your grandfather die here before you’d come back with me?" The elder’s cane struck the ground.

"You’re the ones forcing me, didn’t you also force my mother to death?" Melody Thorne lost control and spoke, "What’s wrong with me being with Jared Quinn? He’s stronger than anyone here, he has power and influence, the perfect match. Didn’t you say the Seymour Family would be inherited by me? Then I now decide the Seymour Family should unite with the Quinn Family!"

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