Chapter 252 Sandra's Proposal
Ryder's words left Sandra utterly confused!
She thought to herself, 'I was just being polite. Did you take it seriously?'
The rest of the Johnson family immediately stood up and berated Ryder, "Ryder! Have you no shame? Where do you get the confidence to ask Sandra for money?"
"Honestly, you look like someone poor for so long that you're overjoyed at the mention of money. I hope you can act like a decent person!"
"I get it now. Why could only Ryder become a live-in son-in-law? No one could be as thick-skinned as you!"
Even though everyone was mocking and targeting Ryder, Ryder still had a smile on his face, his eyes locked on Sandra!
It was as if he was waiting for Sandra to give him the money!
Sandra felt uncomfortable being stared at; her eye twitched as she said, "Ryder, don't joke with me while we're eating. Since I said I'd give you a gift, I will keep my words!"
Ryder shook his head seriously. "Aunt Sandra, I'm not joking! I just happen to be short on money recently!"
Sandra took a deep breath, trying to calm down, and forced a smile. "Alright! Since you put it that way, I can't be stingy! Tell me, how much do you want?"
Ryder rested his chin on his hand, thought for a moment, and asked, "How much did you pay for the bracelet you bought for Sarah?"
Sandra replied, "I got it through a friend, thirteen thousand seven hundred dollars!"
Ryder quickly said, "Just give me thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars. After all, you did say you'd give me a gift more valuable than the bracelet. I'm not greedy for more money! I'm saving you some!"
Hearing this, Sandra almost couldn't hold back from cursing.
Fuck! She cursed Ryder's entire family!
He asked for thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars right off the bat and said he was not greedy. How could Ryder be so shameless?
The other members of the Johnson family were even more furious, unable to suppress their anger!
Matthew said discontentedly, "Ryder, what do you want? Thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars is a lott! You could buy a modest house in Houston with that! You better have some conscience!"
Ryder shrugged. "Do I not have a conscience? Are you looking down on Aunt Sandra?"
Matthew was taken aback. "I never said I looked down on Sandra."
Ryder stated, "Who is Aunt Sandra? She could settle abroad at a young age, and she is the pride of the Johnson family. A mere thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars is nothing to her, not even an ant. You say 'a lot' is looking down on her, don’t you?"
"You!"
Matthew was speechless with anger and quickly explained to Sandra, "Sandra, don't listen to Ryder's nonsense. In my mind, you are always the best in the Johnson family. How could I look down on you!"
Sandra impatiently waved her hand. "Alright. Enough!"
She then said to Ryder, "I'll transfer you thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars. Give me your bank account number!"
"Okay!"
Two minutes later, Ryder received a notification of the successful transfer, and his face lit up as he turned to Sarah and said, "Darling, did you see that? Aunt Sandra transferred me thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars! Truly the most accomplished member of the Johnson family, so straightforward!"
Although Sarah was surprised by Ryder's behavior today, she was smart enough not to ask too many questions, believing Ryder had his reasons for doing so!
However, the rest of the Johnson family was not pleased with it!
Since Sandra returned from abroad yesterday, the Johnson family had paid for all the food and drink!
Although Sandra helped connect Phoenix Real Estate for investment and cooperation with the Johnson family, Sandra had not yet given any money to her relatives!
Particularly for youngsters like Abigail, they were busting their chops catering to Sandra, just waiting for Sandra to be pleased and give them a bit of cash and some gifts.
But up until now, Abigail had received nothing, while Sandra had given Sarah a bracelet and Ryder thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars!
Abigail was understandably upset!
However, due to Sandra's special status in the family, Abigail didn't dare to complain!
At this moment, Sandra raised her glass and said to everyone, "To commemorate the reunion of the Johnson family, let's celebrate!"
Ryder didn't refuse. He held Sarah's hand, and they stood up and raised their glasses!
The rest of the Johnson family, though displeased, followed suit under Sandra's gaze and raised their glasses!
"Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
After everyone toasted, they sat back down.
Despite the fact that everyone had a drink together, the atmosphere remained quite tense!
Ryder, however, was very relaxed and continued eating!
The Johnson family glared at Ryder, seething with anger!
The carefree guy made them lose their appetite!
At this moment, Sandra cleared her throat and said, "Since everyone has had a drink, I have something important to tell you!"
Everyone looked at Sandra!
Sandra continued, "Previously, when I wasn't in Houston, Sarah's branch company separated from the family business! I know that in this matter, the Johnson family owes Sarah an apology, and on behalf of the elders, I apologize to Sarah! But looking at it from another angle, even if we separate, it's still a family dispute! When it comes down to it, the Johnson family must stand united! We can't let outsiders laugh at us!"
Hearing the underlying message, Sarah asked in confusion, "Aunt Sandra, what do you mean?"
Sandra smiled and said, "I'll be straightforward! The current building materials market in Houston is chaotic and lacks a true leader! Becoming the leader is easy; it just requires your company to rejoin the Johnson family! Once we merge, we will have no rivals in Houston!"
"What?"
Sarah was completely taken aback!
Sandra quickly said in a gentle tone, "Sarah, calm down! Let me finish! Merging your company with the Johnson family doesn't mean stripping you of your power. You can still manage your part of the business, but major decisions will be made collectively by the family! Of course, if you find it troublesome and want to take a back seat, that's fine, too! The Johnson family can offer forty-one million dollars to buy all the shares of SR Group, and you'll still get your year-end dividends. Trust me, you won't lose out!"
After hearing this long explanation, Sarah finally understood!
No wonder Sandra had been so friendly since they met and always talked about family unity!
Sandra's real goal was to merge the companies!
She was very shrewd!
The key point was that Sandra's conditions didn't sound unreasonable!
This made it difficult for Sarah to refuse on the spot!
Otherwise, Sarah would immediately be labeled as someone who disrupts family unity, was impolite, and ungrateful!
Just as Sarah was thinking about how to respond, Ryder turned his head and asked Sandra expectantly, "Aunt Sandra! After all this talk, is there anything for me?"
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