At that moment, Steve’s father, who was standing nearby, remarked, “Steve, you really ought to heed your parents’ advice in this situation. The most crucial aspect of marrying is selecting a bride from a family that aligns with our social standing. The Carson family may not be the wealthiest or most influential, but we still possess a worth in the tens of millions. Among our rtives and friends, we are regarded as the wealthiest. If you take my advice and seek a young woman from a family that is at least our equal or even more affluent, our family’s reputation will be significantly enhanced within the Carson family.”


    With a sigh of regret, his father continued, “You are such an ungrateful child. You had the opportunity to choose any young woman, yet you chose someone from a family thatcks wealth. Don’t you think our rtives and friends will see us as aughingstock?”


    Steve felt a profound sense of anguish in his heart. His feelings for Isabe were genuine and unwavering. They had been together since their university days, and throughout the years, they had never had a quarrel; their love was deep and sincere. Many people envied their remarkably stable rtionship.


    In his heart, Steve believed he would be the happiest man alive if he and Isabe could receive his family’s blessing and build a life together.


    Yet, he struggled to understand why his parents were so determined to obstruct his marriage.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Although Isabe did not hail from a wealthy background, she was truly a remarkable person.


    It was unfortunate that his snobbish parents failed to recognize Isabe’s admirable qualities.


    They looked down on her, dismissing her simply because her familycked financial resources and influence.


    No matter how much he pleaded or reasoned with them, their minds remained unchanged.


    Even now, as Isabe was pregnant with his child, they continued to treat her with disdain. This caused Steve immense heartache.


    He began to contemte that if his parents were unsupportive of their marriage, he might as well take Isabe far away after their wedding.


    As the clock ticked down, there were less than five minutes left until the nine-twenty deadline.


    However, Isabe was still nowhere to be seen.


    Worry gnawed at Steve; he feared that Isabe’s parents might try to prevent her from marrying him.


    Meanwhile, Steve’s mother wore a smug expression as she whispered to her husband, “In my opinion, the Stark family won’t let Isabe marry today. After all, we didn’t provide them with a dowry or even go to pick her up for the wedding. We’ve shown them no respect. They must feel humiliated since they didn’t receive anything from us. I believe this is just a theatrical performance to make Steve abandon her.”


    Steve’s father responded with a pained expression, “But the cost of this drama is excessive. We’ve already spent four to five hundred thousand dors on the banquet and other wedding expenses.” <fnb934> Official source is ?ovelFind</fnb934>


    Steve’s mother raised an eyebrow and said, “What’s four to five hundred thousand dors? If it means my son will leave that impoverished woman, I’d dly spend up to a million!”


    Lowering her voice, she added excitedly, “I heard from Lisa that Mr. Ward’s daughter has returned to China. She recently broke up with her foreign boyfriend, and Mr. Ward’s wife is now looking for a match for her in Aurous Hill. If our son could form a connection with Mr. Ward’s daughter, it would greatly benefit our family!”


    Steve’s father frowned, “I’ve heard that Mr. Ward’s daughter’s ex-boyfriend was a foreigner. Wouldn’t it be a bit…”


    “So what?” Steve’s mother interrupted. “The key issue is that if we be inws with Mr. Ward, our business prospects will improve significantly. Making money is what truly matters!”