Everyone in the banquet hall immediately looked at the few people and the boxes.

At this moment, an immaculately dressed middle-aged man stepped out of the crowd with a thick gift list in hand and began reading aloud.

“For Miss Maddy Stone’s hand in marriage, we offer the following betrothal gifts!

“Ninety percent of the Solar Corporation in LA!

“A set of luxury villas in DC!

“A limited edition Maserati sports car!

“Nineteen percent of Chariot Court Hotel in DC!

“Nine stores in the International Commercial Building of DC!

“Nine shopfronts in Peak International Commercial Building in Oregon!”

…

“A cash gift of fifteen million dollars!”

As the contents of the gifts were read out, the guests couldn’t help widening their eyes in shock.

Regarding the gifts in California and Oregon, these people might not be too clear about the value. But the hotel and stores in DC were all in prime locations, and they were worth hundreds of millions.

The value of shares of the Solar Corporation and stores in Oregon was worth close to 600 million dollars!

These betrothal gifts alone were already worth so much money!

Even the Stones’ total assets were only around two billion dollars, yet the gifts in front of them were worth about half of the Stones’ assets. It was an incredible sum!

Everyone was stunned, completely speechless as they stared at the gift boxes in front of them.

Carlos was just as astonished, and he couldn’t help inhaling sharply!

He thought that Jordan and Lucas were just joking. But after seeing the terrifying amount of gifts, he no longer dared to think so.

Moreover, the fact that they could offer gifts worth nearly a billion dollars meant that they definitely weren’t ordinary people. He was certain that Lucas and Jordan had a powerful background!

But he began to wonder if these two young people really knew Maddy and if Jordan and Maddy were really in love with each other.

Carlos didn’t know about these things. Perhaps, I should ask Maddy about it, shouldn’t I?

Carlos was confused.

“Mr. Stone, are you satisfied with our sincerity?” Lucas said calmly.

Carlos didn’t know what else to say now because he was in an extremely complicated mood.

Jordan, standing beside Lucas, had excitement all over his face, and his eyes were slightly red.

He didn’t know that Lucas had prepared such a hefty gift for him.

Jordan knew that he was just an orphan. After reaching adulthood, he had joined the army and toiled for years before eventually following Lucas.

He didn’t have many possessions himself, so he hadn’t even dared to think about showing affection to Maddy or even asking for her hand in marriage.

But Lucas silently helped him prepare this hefty gift, bringing him glory.

Jordan could never repay this kindness. He could only keep it in mind and try to repay Lucas in the future!

While Carlos was at a loss for words, an old but energetic man suddenly walked over.

This old man was around 70 years old, and his hair was already white. With a stern look on his face, he had an indescribable majesty.

“Young man, I have to say that your sincerity is indeed sufficient, and I believe that most people would be moved.

“However, since the Stones have already agreed to marry the Dempseys, it’s impossible for us to terminate it halfway through and let my granddaughter marry someone else!

“Besides, the matter of you killing a Dempsey descendant can’t be dismissed just like that. You must give the Dempseys an explanation!”

The old man rejected Lucas and Jordan’s marriage proposal as soon as he spoke.

Given the way he was dressed, his demeanor, and the way everyone was looking at him, the old man was undoubtedly one of the Stones. Since he had more authority than Carlos, he was very likely the helmsman of the Stones.

“Dad!” Carlos called out to this old man. Then he walked over and supported his arm.

Sure enough, the only person who could make Carlos address him like this was the Stones’ helmsman, Geoffrey.

“Mr. Stone, are you saying that you must marry Maddy to the Dempseys?” Lucas asked.

Geoffrey nodded. “The engagement has been settled after all.”

Geoffrey was a smart person. What he said just now not only defended the Dempseys, but he didn’t offend Lucas either.

Although he didn’t know Lucas’s identity, the fact that the betrothal gifts were worth nearly a billion dollars was enough to show that Lucas was definitely not ordinary. Geoffrey would never be so foolish as to offend such a terrifying young man.

Although the Dempseys and the Stones were on par, the Dempseys had the support of the Smiths, whom the Stones absolutely couldn’t afford to offend.

So when he spoke, his tone was extremely appropriate so that neither side would feel any animosity toward the Stones.

Lucas naturally understood that this sly old fox didn’t want to offend both parties. In that case, he probably wouldn’t intervene to help the Dempseys during their confrontation later.

He smiled. “Thank you very much then, Mr. Stone.”

“Punk, you’re indeed arrogant. Not only did you kill a Dempsey descendant at their wedding, but you’re even trying to snatch my granddaughter-in-law. You have no respect for the Dempseys at all!” Phil, the helmsman of the Dempseys, walked out with anger written all over his face.

He had a chubby, wrinkly face, a high forehead, deep-set eye sockets, and a pair of eyes shaped like inverted triangles, which were shooting out a resentful light.

Lucas merely glanced at him coldly. “You know very well why I’m here today! Get your master to come out and speak to me. You’re not qualified!”

“Wh-what did you say?” Phil was immediately ashamed and furious.

Hearing what Lucas said, the surrounding guests were instantly astonished.

Everyone knew that the Smiths, one of the top eight families in DC, were standing behind the Dempseys.

Yet Lucas now told the Smiths to come out and speak with him.

Moreover, he went so far as to say that the Dempseys’ helmsman wasn’t qualified to speak to him. He was way too arrogant!

“Who exactly is this young man? He’s too obnoxious. He even claims that the helmsman of the Dempseys isn’t qualified to speak to him!”

“He even dared to tell the Smiths to come out. Does that mean he’s here for the Smiths?”

“He doesn’t even take the Smiths seriously. He’s too ignorant!”

“Maybe this young man has a remarkable identity? The other young man with him is extremely skilled too. Compared to the powerhouses of the eight top families, he isn’t any worse! With someone so strong as his subordinate, how can this young man possibly be an ordinary person?”

…

Everyone began discussing fervently.

But Lucas continued to say to Phil, “I hereby announce that today’s wedding is officially canceled! If you don’t want something more serious to happen, tell the people supporting you to come out and meet me immediately!”