Our Love Story: Hard to Guard Against the Sudden Love Strike-Chapter 489 - 467: Thorne Family’s Daughter Married Off (1)

On the other side, Quentin Thorne solemnly handed a bankbook to his eldest daughter, "Annie, take this!"

Sienna Thornton blushed as she accepted it and said to Quentin Thorne, "Dad, thank you."

Quentin Thorne quickly took out a property ownership certificate from the box and said, "A few months ago, I purchased a three-bedroom apartment in Sunmoon Valley in Annie’s name. Along with the bankbook, these are Annie’s dowry! Although it’s not much, it’s my heartfelt intention as a father, and also a blessing to the children!"

After speaking, he handed the ownership certificate to Old Master Forrester, allowing the Forrester Family to take a look and confirm that the house was indeed registered in Sienna Thornton’s name. Afterward, he carefully put it back into the combination box, placing it cautiously beside the Forrester Family’s two large red boxes.

Beside the extravagant red high-end combination box, Quentin Thorne’s thin little aluminum box seemed quite humble.

Everyone sighed internally: No matter how high a government official’s position is, it still pales in comparison to the wealth of businessmen; buying a small three-bedroom requires half a lifetime of effort.

In terms of assets, the Thorne Family’s daughter indeed married above her station with the Forrester Family. It could only be said that the girl herself was capable enough to win over the heir of the Forrester Family, and the heir was even willing to cede a quarter of the family’s business empire as a bride price.

As things progressed to this point, the Thorne Family’s guests watched with mixed feelings. The young couple was certainly genuinely in love, but who knew what the elders of the Forrester Family might say or belittle behind closed doors, even though they outwardly claimed they were marrying for love and not for money?

Everything in the world that involves money, no matter how noble the family or deep the emotions, can ultimately end up in a vulgar situation.

Just as everyone thought this bride price ceremony was about to end, Lawyer Caldwell, who had been quietly sorting documents on the side, suddenly said, "Over here, Professor Langley has something to give Miss Thorne."

The room quieted down, and everyone looked at Lawyer Caldwell and Old Mrs. Thorne.

Sylvia Langley leaned over to Zane Forrester’s ear and whispered, "What do you think Annie’s grandmother wants to give her?"

Zane Forrester sneered coldly, "Give her some savings from half a lifetime of hardship, what else could it be?"

Their quiet exchange was not heard by others.

Sylvia Langley, feeling that Zane Forrester’s words were too harsh, pinched his arm, and Zane Forrester glanced back at her with a frown.

Everyone automatically quieted down, their eyes curious as they looked at the stack of folders in front of Old Mrs. Thorne, with a subtle expectation of the Thorne Family’s dowry overshadowing the Forrester Family’s turning tide.

Seeing that the room had quieted down, Lawyer Caldwell adjusted his glasses and smiled, "As everyone knows, our Professor Langley has spent most of her life devoted to nuclear physics research, with several patents in nuclear physics being used by various domestic and international fields, institutions, and enterprises. The income from these patents has been entrusted to our ’Prosper Law Firm’ for investment and management..."

Before Lawyer Caldwell could finish, the guests’ eyes were already filled with gold.

The patents in nuclear physics involved multiple fields, with industries like agriculture, national defense, medicine, and nuclear power all needing these patented technologies. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Old Mrs. Thorne had several patented technologies earning her money; even if it was just one patent, it would be enough for generations to live without worry!

Lawyer Caldwell said, "Professor Langley has a foundation account under her name, with funds primarily sourced from patent income. Over the years, through our investments, it has achieved very substantial returns. Now, Professor Langley intends to separate half of the funds in this foundation account to Sienna Thorne..."

He didn’t finish when Quentin Thorne reminded, "Caldwell, it’s ’Sienna Thorne’! Don’t get the name wrong!"

Lawyer Caldwell chuckled, nodded, and continued, "In the name of Miss Sienna Thorne, a separate foundation account will be established, and Professor Langley will also give her half of the ownership of all her current patent projects to Miss Sienna Thorne. In the future, the income from this part of the patents will directly enter Miss Sienna Thorne’s foundation account. As for the investment direction and fund management of this foundation account, it will be entirely at the discretion of the account holder, Miss Sienna Thorne..."

As Lawyer Caldwell spoke, he opened several folders, placing them in front of Sienna Thornton along with a pen.

Sienna Thornton stared blankly at Old Mrs. Thorne, her voice choked with emotion, "Grandma, I don’t want it... these are the results of your hard work over half a lifetime..."

This manner of doing things gave her the feeling of an old woman entrusting a legacy on her deathbed, always fearing that by emptying Old Mrs. Thorne’s assets, she would have nothing left...

Old Mrs. Thorne stroked her granddaughter’s long hair lovingly, placing the pen in her hand, "Be good, sign it quickly while Grandma’s still clear-headed; it’ll be more strenuous to deal with this once Grandma’s mind isn’t sharp anymore!"

Actually, Old Mrs. Thorne’s thoughts were quite simple.

She was getting older and knew an unexpected event could happen anytime. If she didn’t give it to Sienna Thornton now, upon her death, all her assets would go to Quentin Thorne alone.

All the assets Quentin Thorne would inherit from his parents, Ian Grant would also have a share. Unless Old Mrs. Thorne made a will in advance, specifying that her estate would only be inherited by Quentin Thorne as personal property, and his wife, Ian Grant, would not have inheritance rights. But drafting such a will excluding her daughter-in-law wouldn’t sound good and would affect the harmony of her son’s family.

The old lady knew that the Forrester Family was wealthy, and their bride price would certainly be generous. What she and Quentin Thorne hoped most to avoid was Sienna Thornton being accused of marrying above her station with the Forrester Family, as if she was only interested in their money.

Considering all these reasons, Old Mrs. Thorne and Quentin Thorne agreed. All of Old Mrs. Thorne’s estate would skip Quentin Thorne and go directly to Sienna Thornton for half! The other half would naturally be reserved for Mina. Thus, they decided to process the transfer on the day the Forrester Family presented the bride price.

These thoughts were perfectly understood by Sienna Thornton, who was sharp and also happened to be trained as a lawyer, from just a half-joking remark by Old Mrs. Thorne.

Imagining the future possibility of bickering over Old Mrs. Thorne’s assets with Ian Grant, wasting time, or even going to court, Sienna pledged with a gritted resolve.

Old Mrs. Thorne was deeply gratified, her eyes teary as she held Sienna Thornton’s delicate, fair hand, "My good granddaughter, Grandma knew you were sensible."

Sienna Thornton clutched the pen tightly, deciding to sign the papers.

She picked up the first folder, and Lawyer Caldwell timely asked, "Director Thorne is also a lawyer by profession, do you need a quiet place to personally review these documents?"

Sienna Thornton shook her head without a second thought, quickly scanning the key points on the agreement and signed her name.