She Stuns the World - Chapter 267: Chapter 267
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"Three years ago, when the new house from Bard Property was about to be handed over, our whole family was thrilled." Arthur recalled the mix of joy and sorrow from that year, still haunted by it, his expression darkening. "We worked hard to save up 100 thousand dollars to move into the new house as soon as possible, just waiting for the renovations.
"At that moment, Linda's father was in the late stages of kidney failure, and only a transplant could save him. Luckily, there was a suitable kidney available, costing around 60 thousand dollars.
"The Russell family couldn't afford that amount, and Linda's father, Gibson Russell, was desperate for the surgery. They couldn't wait, so they came up with the idea of having Linda marry Jaden right away, asking our family for the 60 thousand dollars.
"Jaden was only 25 and not in a hurry to get married, but with Linda in trouble, he felt he had to help."
"Then Bard Property suddenly notified us that the owner had fled abroad with a huge sum of money, and no one knew when the house would actually be handed over."
"Our family thought that since we wouldn't need that money now, we might as well use it for Jaden's wedding.
"Little did we know that just after we transferred the money to Linda, the Russell family demanded another 40 thousand dollars for Linda's brother's wedding, insisting we increase the price by that amount or the marriage wouldn't happen."
Even someone as calm and composed as Athena clenched her fists at this point, wishing she could teach the Russell family a lesson.
"Jaden refused to accept this condition, and our family stayed silent," Arthur said through gritted teeth. "I don't even know what to say about Linda. She stuck to Jaden and can't be shaken off."
At that time, neither the Russell family nor the Donovan family was willing to budge.
Linda panicked and knelt before the Donovan family, crying, "I truly love Jaden. Without him, I won't be happy.
"Please, as long as you agree to my family's demands, I promise to have children with Jaden, help him with farming, and save money to repay the 40 thousand dollars with interest. I won't let you suffer a loss."
To prove her sincerity, she even wrote a 40-thousand-dollar IOU, signing it with her thumbprint.
Her pleas moved the Donovan family.
They quickly transferred the 40 thousand dollars to Linda.
The Donovan family wanted Jaden and Linda to register their marriage first, but the Russell family insisted they needed a grand wedding since she was their only precious daughter. Only then would they feel comfortable letting Linda register her marriage with Jaden.
The Donovan family agreed.
It was Jaden's first time borrowing money for a wedding, held at a five-star hotel, and at the Russell family's request, he hosted over two hundred relatives and acquaintances.
A month later, the wedding took place.
The Donovan family didn't expect that on the day of the wedding, with all the guests present and everything ready, Linda and the Russell family would be nowhere to be found. All calls went unanswered.
"That day, Alaric and I personally went to find the Russell family." Arthur's eyes were filled with hatred. "But the Russell family had their doors and windows shut tight, and no one was around. We asked the neighbors, but they didn't know where they had gone.
"It wasn't until we were about to call the police that Jaden finally received a text from Linda. She said she had dated someone else and couldn't marry Jaden anymore, and she had already left town. But she promised to repay us in the future."
The events that followed were something the Donovan family wished to forget for the rest of their lives.
They became the laughingstock of everyone.
The only fortunate thing was that the elderly couple didn't attend the wedding due to health issues and their unfamiliarity with phones, allowing the family to keep the news from them.
Later, the Donovan family did manage to find the Russell family, hoping to get the money back, but the Russell family claimed that the money was given to Linda, and they had spent it all, urging the Donovan family to go after her for the repayment.
"At that moment, Linda's father was in the late stages of kidney failure, and only a transplant could save him. Luckily, there was a suitable kidney available, costing around 60 thousand dollars.
"The Russell family couldn't afford that amount, and Linda's father, Gibson Russell, was desperate for the surgery. They couldn't wait, so they came up with the idea of having Linda marry Jaden right away, asking our family for the 60 thousand dollars.
"Jaden was only 25 and not in a hurry to get married, but with Linda in trouble, he felt he had to help."
"Then Bard Property suddenly notified us that the owner had fled abroad with a huge sum of money, and no one knew when the house would actually be handed over."
"Our family thought that since we wouldn't need that money now, we might as well use it for Jaden's wedding.
"Little did we know that just after we transferred the money to Linda, the Russell family demanded another 40 thousand dollars for Linda's brother's wedding, insisting we increase the price by that amount or the marriage wouldn't happen."
Even someone as calm and composed as Athena clenched her fists at this point, wishing she could teach the Russell family a lesson.
"Jaden refused to accept this condition, and our family stayed silent," Arthur said through gritted teeth. "I don't even know what to say about Linda. She stuck to Jaden and can't be shaken off."
At that time, neither the Russell family nor the Donovan family was willing to budge.
Linda panicked and knelt before the Donovan family, crying, "I truly love Jaden. Without him, I won't be happy.
"Please, as long as you agree to my family's demands, I promise to have children with Jaden, help him with farming, and save money to repay the 40 thousand dollars with interest. I won't let you suffer a loss."
To prove her sincerity, she even wrote a 40-thousand-dollar IOU, signing it with her thumbprint.
Her pleas moved the Donovan family.
They quickly transferred the 40 thousand dollars to Linda.
The Donovan family wanted Jaden and Linda to register their marriage first, but the Russell family insisted they needed a grand wedding since she was their only precious daughter. Only then would they feel comfortable letting Linda register her marriage with Jaden.
The Donovan family agreed.
It was Jaden's first time borrowing money for a wedding, held at a five-star hotel, and at the Russell family's request, he hosted over two hundred relatives and acquaintances.
A month later, the wedding took place.
The Donovan family didn't expect that on the day of the wedding, with all the guests present and everything ready, Linda and the Russell family would be nowhere to be found. All calls went unanswered.
"That day, Alaric and I personally went to find the Russell family." Arthur's eyes were filled with hatred. "But the Russell family had their doors and windows shut tight, and no one was around. We asked the neighbors, but they didn't know where they had gone.
"It wasn't until we were about to call the police that Jaden finally received a text from Linda. She said she had dated someone else and couldn't marry Jaden anymore, and she had already left town. But she promised to repay us in the future."
The events that followed were something the Donovan family wished to forget for the rest of their lives.
They became the laughingstock of everyone.
The only fortunate thing was that the elderly couple didn't attend the wedding due to health issues and their unfamiliarity with phones, allowing the family to keep the news from them.
Later, the Donovan family did manage to find the Russell family, hoping to get the money back, but the Russell family claimed that the money was given to Linda, and they had spent it all, urging the Donovan family to go after her for the repayment.
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