No wonder it's a top-notch wealthy family.
Lia Aiken doesn't care about how large the Horne Family's yard is or how luxurious the house is; what she cares about is the kindness of the family and Ivan Horne's deep affection for her.
On her behalf, Ivan Horne originally didn't want to cooperate with the Aiken Family, but now the two companies have signed the contract. With a helping hand from Valence Group, the Aiken Family is sure to resurrect.
He has done a lot for her.
After entering the Pavilion, Lia Aiken wanted to help her father sit down, but Tom Aiken didn't need her assistance and said, "Dad is old, but not old enough to need your support."
In just a month, Lia Aiken had seen her father's hair turn completely white. She knew for whom he'd turned gray.
After the father and daughter sat down, Tom Aiken looked lovingly at his daughter.
Lia Aiken looked very much like her mother; looking at her, he seemed to see his late wife sitting vividly in front of him. He couldn't help but reach out to gently touch his daughter's features, guiltily saying, "Dad's precious jewel, it's Dad who caused you harm…"
"Dad, don't say that anymore. I've already said let bygones be bygones."
Tom Aiken paused and then smiled, "Okay, Dad won't say it anymore."
He asked, "Ivan treats you well, doesn't he?" It's a parental habit that, even when they have seen it, they worry about only seeing the surface, always needing to ask if their children are genuinely happy.
"Very well." Mentioning Ivan Horne, Lia Aiken felt sweet, and that happiness couldn't be concealed.
"He's a very good man, many girls like him, and even married women are easily charmed by him. Lia, you're lucky, cherish it, live well with Ivan. Dad is happy as long as you two are living well."
Lia Aiken nodded, "Dad, I know."
After a brief silence, Tom Aiken took out those two bank cards, handed them to Lia Aiken, and she raised an eyebrow, asking, "Dad, what does this mean? I don't lack money now." Her paintings had sold many, oh no, her paintings had been bought back by Ivan Horne, presumably at a high price.
That man, well, quite overbearing.
Tom Aiken took her hand, slipped the two bank cards into it, and said, "Take them, these aren't from Dad, they're from your uncle. He's embarrassed to meet you, so he entrusted me to give these to you; it's nineteen years' worth of dividend shares from him, not a penny taken. He said this is his compensation to you, also your dowry. Also, his shares in the Aiken Family, he said to transfer all of them to your name. He has no children in his lifetime, has been striving anonymously for many years, and he has managed to build considerable wealth, but he doesn't want those shares in the Aiken Family anymore."
Tom Aiken cherished his daughter, also felt guilty towards her, and Nico Aiken, the main perpetrator of the tragedy, now awakened, felt even more guilty, realizing he had wronged his niece.
"The transfer of shares, handle them after you return. Lia, these are all from your uncle, accept them, he owes us, so why be courteous, accept everything he gives." Tom Aiken was still full of resentment when mentioning his brother.
His good family was ruined by his brother.
If not for his brother, he and his late wife, along with Lia, surely would have lived happily, perhaps they might even have given Lia a couple of siblings to accompany her.
Lia Aiken stayed silent for a moment, then took the two bank cards and said to her father, "Dad is right, since it's his compensation to me, I'll accept it, I won't take it for free, I won't be polite to him."
Seeing her accept, Tom Aiken felt relieved.
He was worried his daughter wouldn't accept anything.
"This substantial sum, you can use it for investment, or buy some properties; nowadays property values can appreciate. Buy several houses, rent them out, and live easily off rental income, but still continue painting your paintings, managing your gallery."
Tom Aiken couldn't help but teach his daughter to use money to make more money, saying, "The Horne Family isn't short of money, but you should also have money, don't rely on men for everything; financially independent women speak more loudly at their in-laws'. Dad also prepared a dowry for you, ensuring you marry with grand ceremony."
Although Glades Horne is a man of deep feeling, having loved only his wife Julia Bluen for so many years, Ivan Horne appears much like his father, Lia Aiken shouldn't be at a disadvantage, but Tom Aiken still tried his best to make sure his daughter isn't financially dependent on her husband.
