Oscar's voice, though quiet, resonated throughout the ballroom. "In my lifetime, I will only marry Hannah, and she will be the only woman for me."

It was a shock. Hannah's heart fluttered. Despite knowing it was a performance, she was overwhelmed by his confession. She was grateful for her thirty-two years; at twenty-two, perhaps she would have been more easily swayed. Hearing Oscar's words, she dismissed Charles as insignificant.

Charles, mortified by Oscar's pointed remark, felt a burning resentment. Oscar, outwardly unpolished, had inexplicably garnered public acclaim. Achievements that had taken Charles years to secure, Oscar seemed to obtain effortlessly. The more Charles pondered this, the angrier he became. He was Kensbury City's Best Man—how could he be so easily eclipsed? Yet, he couldn't deny the truth in Oscar's words.

Maintaining his composure, Oscar politely asked Lorie Cooper, "Madame Cooper, is there anything else you're unsatisfied with?"

Lorie was stunned. Who would have imagined this triumphant day for a man of Oscar's formerly tarnished reputation?

Oscar smiled. "Since there's nothing further, I'll take Hannah to obtain our marriage license."

Hannah was astonished. She had tacitly agreed to a wedding announcement without legal ramifications, ensuring a less complicated separation later.

Remaining silent, she wondered if Oscar had merely spoken for effect. Immediately after his declaration, he embraced her, intending to leave.

"Wait!" Lorie called after them.

Hannah's emotions threatened to overwhelm her. How much did the Sawyers bribe my grandmother? she mused.

Oscar, unperturbed, asked, "Madame Cooper, is there anything else you wish to say?"

"Marriage involves two families, not just two individuals. There's no agreement between the elders. Will you proceed without their consent? Do you have any sense of family?" Lorie persisted, still attempting to thwart them. However, she sensed she no longer had control over Hannah. Hannah would never defy her parents' wishes. Despite Oscar's success, his past reputation and her parents' disapproval, along with the likely objection from Oscar's parents, made their marriage improbable, Lorie thought.

Oscar nodded, seemingly agreeing. "Madame Cooper, you're right. I was reckless."

Lorie, believing she had prevailed, showed a hint of arrogance.

Then, Robert Wells and his wife, Venus, stepped onto the stage. Robert said, "In this matter, the Wells family is at fault for not formally proposing and discussing this with you beforehand. I apologize."

Lorie, showing deference to the Wells family head, softened her tone. "Robert, don't blame me for intervening. Marriage isn't child's play. I didn't want to risk creating enemies instead of in-laws."

Robert replied, "You're right. It can't be treated casually. Therefore, before all these guests, I present the Wells family's bride price." He'd clearly prepared. "Mr. Jefferson?"

A middle-aged man stepped forward, reading from a list: "Today, Oscar Wells marries Hannah Cooper, with the following bride price: first, a cash gift of 800 million; second, a high-class residential building at Phoenix Bay; third, a Ferrari; fourth, five percent of the original shares of the Wells Group to Hannah as premarital property."

The audience gasped. While the first three items were substantial, the share offering surpassed them all. Five percent of the Wells Group, a top family with hundreds of billions in market value, represented over two billion dollars—and these were original shares, typically restricted to family members. This unequivocally demonstrated Hannah's elevated status within the Wells family.

No one could refuse such a generous offer. After the reading, Robert addressed Hannah's parents, who had joined them on stage. "Miguel, is the bride price acceptable? Any dissatisfaction, please mention it."

In stark contrast to Hannah and Charles's marriage, where the Sawyers not only skipped the bride price but also borrowed two billion, the Wells family’s sincere offer was undeniable.

Miguel glanced at Hannah, silently asking if this was her plan. It wasn't. She hadn't sought help from Oscar's parents. But in the end, she nodded to her parents.

Miguel felt helpless. He'd assumed his daughter was repenting her marriage, not replacing it. Oscar was promising, yet… Seeing Hannah's resolve, he offered unconditional support.

He smiled warmly. "Robert, you're very gracious. We haven't prepared a dowry, but you've given so much."

Robert said sincerely, "Not much. This is how it should be. Besides, Hannah is far superior to Oscar. My son is fortunate."

Miguel retorted, "Don't belittle my son-in-law!"

Robert rejoiced. "You consent to their marriage?"

Miguel replied, "Could I refuse? You've gone to such lengths. Besides, marriage is for the children. As long as they're happy, who are we to dictate?"

His words utterly embarrassed Lorie. She'd anticipated Robert and Venus's opposition, but the families readily agreed, settling the matter.