Flash Marriage: She becomes Mrs. CEO after the Failed Dowry Talk

Chapter 623: Family Alliance Marriage

"Jasper, everyone is at my house for the weekend today, it’s a pity you’re not here."

In the video, Nora Northwood had a slight smile on her lips, but there was a hint of regret in her tone.

Jasper Sinclair wanted to pinch her cheek through the screen but couldn’t, so he gave up.

He said, "When you were in Paris, you kept talking about wanting to have a barbecue outdoors when the weather warmed up, consider this a wish fulfilled today. When I come back, let’s gather everyone to play again, how about it?"

"Sure."

With just a few words, Jasper managed to make Nora smile broadly.

See, girls are easy to cheer up!

"How’s the weather in Melbourne?"

"It’s the same as over there, it’s afternoon now and the temperature is just perfect, it makes me want to nap."

"Then take a nap, I’ll go and play with them."

The video call ended, and the man’s handsome face disappeared from the screen. Nora looked at their chat box and smiled absentmindedly.

Until Lily Sloan called her, "Come over and eat grilled lamb ribs!"

Nora wheeled herself over, and Elaine was also called out to join the fun.

The marinated lamb ribs were crispy on the outside and tender inside, cooked to perfection.

Just one bite was unforgettable.

Everyone praised them endlessly, and Nora complimented somewhat cryptically, "Shane, if you don’t show off your skills soon, we’ll all forget your expertise!"

Shane Hamilton could never forget that day in the kitchen when a girl ten years younger than him insistently wanted to bring him into a new industry.

Thus, the wheels of fate began to turn.

After everyone was full, Nora suggested playing some games and asked if they preferred the mahjong table or cards.

With many ways to play mahjong, they opted for the simpler card games by comparison.

Win or lose, it was all for fun.

During the intermission, Finnian Lawrence slipped away to smoke, and Nora followed him.

"Finnian, it’s the first time I’ve seen you smoke."

She thought Finnian, with a natural youthful voice, wouldn’t touch cigarettes or alcohol.

Moreover, his elegant and noble demeanor gave off a clean vibe, like the morning mist on a high mountain, making it seem like he wouldn’t indulge in such things.

Finnian replied with a smile, "Last time, Lily said the same when she saw me smoking."

"By the way, what’s going on between you and Lily?"

According to the storyline, after several months of pushing and pulling, it should be time to confirm the relationship. Everyone was secretly gossiping, yet the two main characters hadn’t shown any signs.

Finnian’s smile disappeared, replaced by inexplicable dejection.

He sighed and said, "Nora, not everyone has the freedom to decide their marriage like Director Sinclair."

Her response was silence.

In the end, this is where it has come to... Ever since Jasper predicted it, Nora had secretly hoped it wouldn’t end in heartbreak.

Being born into a prominent family comes with many constraints, and even someone as outstanding as Finnian Lawrence is trapped in them.

He continued, "The Lawrence Family clings to tradition, focusing on traditional Chinese incense making for over a hundred years, ignoring the essential changes of the era. Others say Serendipity Pavilion is timeless, but only the Lawrence Family knows what internal decay means."

"And so, it has reached the point of having to arrange a marriage."

"My family is already selecting potential marriage candidates for me. Within a month, the general direction will be set."

Listening to this, even if she hadn’t experienced it herself, Nora couldn’t help but feel saddened, tenderly asking, "Have you talked to Lily about these things?"