Chapter 284 Where Do You Get the Nerve to Ask for a Wedding Gift

Chapter 284 Where Do You Get the Nerve to Ask for a Wedding Gift

When Lisa heard that Alice wanted a $100,000 wedding gift, her eyes widened in surprise.

She had always wanted to help her son Evan with the down payment for a house. Evan was dating, and he had previously brought his girlfriend to live at home, but a two-bedroom apartment was not very convenient. It would be better for them to live separately after getting married, and it would also be easier for her to bring her boyfriend home.

She had saved up $50,000, but after paying the down payment, there wouldn't be enough left for renovations. The boyfriends she met outside were fine with spending a few dozen dollars on a meal or a small gift, but when it came to big money, they would turn hostile. They would ask why they should support her son.

Why didn't they see that they were getting a grown son for free?

If Alice could give her $100,000, that would be perfect.

She could cover 50% of the down payment, and Evan would have less mortgage to bear.

The Brown family sisters each had their own little schemes. Seeing their shrewd yet hopelessly foolish faces, Ashley raised her hand to signal Alice to shut up.

"Old lady, your performance is over! As far as I know, Luna is not your biological granddaughter! Logan was adopted from a distant relative's family because you couldn't have children at the time. After adopting Logan, you had four children in a row.

It was clearly Logan who brought good luck to you and your husband, allowing your family to flourish, yet you never treated him well. You gave the two family houses to Macus and Luke. Even though Logan got married first, you made him rent a place and wouldn't let him live at home.

Later, to prevent him from taking advantage of you, you even signed an agreement with the adoptive family stating that Logan couldn't inherit a penny of the Brown family property. Once he became an adult, he would have no further relationship with the Brown family.

But before Logan passed away, you took the support money he gave you every year. After he died, you also accepted gifts and pocket money from Luna! If Luna's paternal grandmother hadn't forbidden you from taking Luna's parents' funeral expenses, you would have taken that money too!

You're so afraid of Luna taking advantage of you, where do you get the nerve to ask for a wedding gift?"

As Ashley finished speaking, Alice's face turned red.

She hadn't expected Ashley to know so much.

"Well... there are a lot of things you don't know! Did that bitch Luna tell you these things? I'm telling you, she's lying to you. She's the best at lying. How about this? I'll come to your house, you make me a cup of tea, and we can chat while eating."

Seeing the neighbors pointing fingers at her, Alice was afraid Ashley would be influenced by them, so she wanted to brainwash Ashley alone.

She also wanted to take the opportunity to check out Ashley's home decor.

If the decor was luxurious, she could ask for more, like travel expenses for each relative, and maybe an extra $20,000 or $30,000. After all, you only get married once, so if you don't ask now, when will you?

"Amelia Yost, call Charles. Have him send a few people over."

Ashley ignored Alice's words and instructed the maid to make a call.

The maid had long wanted to do this. What kind of people were these? Talking to them was an insult to Mrs. Lee's intelligence.

"You don't need to call so many relatives. Just the two of us can discuss it. We don't need to go to a restaurant for dinner; just make some home-cooked food at home.

I'm not picky about food; I eat everything. I like king crab and Boston lobster for seafood, and I love beef for meat. My two daughters are like me, not picky eaters. Just make whatever you think is best."

Alice put on a big smile, thinking Ashley had the maid call people to discuss the wedding gift and invite her to dinner.