Chapter 58

Thirty minutes later, Lainey breezed into the Todd family's home, the signed contract clutched in her hand, and her mood soaring.

She was eager to tell Jonny the news.

If she dazzled everyone at the wedding, it would make him look good,too.

Surely, he would be thrilled.

Yet the moment she entered the living room, a completely different scene awaited her.

A sharp crash echoed as a glass shattered right at her feet.

"Lainey! Where did all that money go?" Jonny's eyes burned with fury, and for a moment, he looked ready to explode. Lainey instinctively backed away, shock and hurt flickering across her face.

Was he really lashing out at her over ten million?

So be it.

When the time came to turn her back on the Todd Group, she wouldn't hesitate because of him.

But until then, she would play along.

Once she regained her composure, she lifted her head,tears rolling down her cheeks. "Jonny, all I did was order a wedding gown from Enigma. I just wanted us to have a perfect wedding. You know how long I've dreamed of marrying you."

Back then, Jonny would always give in whenever she decided to turn on the charm.

But ten million wasn't a small sum! That was a massive amount!

He jumped through hoops, begged contacts, and scraped together investments. Even with the help of several smaller firms, he hadn't managed to raise that much.

Yet, she spent it in the blink of an eye.

How could she be so reckless?

With each passing second, Jonny's frustration grew.His words came out colder than ever. "Lainey, do you have any idea what kind of mess the Todd Group is in right now? You're well aware we're struggling to keep the company afloat, and yet you chose to blow a fortune on a wvedding gown?"

When Eleanor was still around, she never wasted money like this.

Her wardrobe was simple, her lifestyle modest, and she rarely splurged on expensive jewelry.

He used to mock her for not fitting in with high society.

Now, he was starting to see that Eleanor had always managed the household wisely and genuinely cared about the Todd family's well-being! Unlike Lainey, who only knew how to spend!

Watching Jonny fume, Lainey felt her nerves panic.

She never expected him to lose his temper so completely over ten million, especially after everything they had been through.

Still, if this plan didn't work, she would just have to try something else. Unlike Eleanor, who lacked elegance and education, she knew exactly how to get her way whenever she needed to.

Putting on an anxious act, she reached out and gripped Jonny's hand tightly. "Jonny, please forgive me. I didn't mean to mess up. Please don't be mad at me...

Tears streamed down her face again, as though she had been deeply wronged.

She paused for a moment, then pressed on, "But everything I did was for you and your family! You have no idea what happened at the banquet. The moment I mnentioned that I'd ordered a dress from Enigma, all those usually arrogant socialites suddenly warmed up to me."

She locked eyes with Jonny. "You know how much everyone in Elepdon's upper class adores Enigma.Every socialite and aristocrat in town craves elegance, and none of them would pass up the chance to be linked with Enigma. Once I walk down the aisle in that gown, they'll all want to connect with me! These relationships could end up being a huge advantage for the Todd Group down the line!"

Her words struck a chord with Jonny.

The Todd Group never had a shortage of promising projects-what they lacked were reliable investors.

Should Lainey's new contacts turn into financial backers, the Todd Group would finally be safe from the Stewart Group's looming threats.

That realization softened Jonny's features. He reached out and drew her into his arms, all traces of anger gone. "Lainey, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you like tat. Please forgive me." Of course, Lainey still felt wounded, but she kept it hidden.

She leaned into his chest, speaking softly and sweetly. "It's fine, Jonny. As long as you know how much I care about us, that's all I need."