Fortunate to Have You This Lifetime - Chapter 954

Chapter 954: Chapter 954: Get Married Together Chapter 954: Chapter 954: Get Married Together Christopher Simonson was startled.

Where did Alexander Summers get the money?!

The Heavenly Phoenix Palace was no ordinary restaurant; it was a place specifically for entertaining diplomats, international friends, and political discussions! To book the entire venue, the cost was near astronomical!

Christopher Simonson couldn’t believe it and asked again, “Did he incur a debt?”

“No, he has already settled the full payment,” the secretary replied.

Christopher Simonson was even more perplexed. What was going on?

Caitlin Carter beside him slightly changed her expression and gently tugged on his arm, quietly telling him about Purple Summers wanting to give her a bank card before she left.

“You mean, he used Purple’s private funds?” Christopher Simonson found it odd, “But does Purple have that much private money?”

Even if she did, to empty one’s wallet just to book a restaurant, wouldn’t that be rather foolish?

The couple looked at each other, with no clue at all.

…

That evening, Old Mrs. Simonson knocked on the couple’s door.

Caitlin Carter opened the door and saw Violet Nelson with her head down, following behind the old lady, slightly surprised.

Coming over at this time was somewhat extraordinary.

“Violet just told me that the Russell Family’s original plan was also to book the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, for two floors,” Old Mrs. Simonson said with a frown, “But now that you want to book the whole place, when it comes to Violet’s wedding, having only two floors would surely make people think we’re treating Violet unfairly. Who knows what the reporters will write!”

Violet had recently been dating the young master of the Russell Family and they had already started discussing marriage, with the initial date set for the end of this year. It was unexpected that Purple Summers would get there first.

Normally, everyone would have their own wedding without affecting the others, but coincidentally, the venue for the wedding reception was the same place.

If Purple Summers booked the entire Heavenly Phoenix Palace, and when Violet’s turn came, only booking two floors–not only would Violet be embarrassed, but the Simonson Family would also attract idle gossip.

Christopher Simonson was stunned; he had not considered this point.

However, the restaurant had already been booked, and it wasn’t appropriate to go back on their word. Could they ask the Russell Family to change the venue? …That would be too offensive.

“I think, why not move up Violet’s wedding date a bit, and have the two of them get married together,” the old lady suggested.

Christopher Simonson was astonished, “Get married together?”

Old Mrs. Simonson, with a stern face and even tone, said, “I know Purple is your daughter, and you’re fond of her, but Violet grew up by my side, and I’m fond of her too. Getting married should be a joyous occasion. If we distinguish between closeness and distance by the grandeur of the event, it would be too hurtful. It’s better for them to get married together. It’ll look lively, and outsiders can’t find fault with it.”

It was rare for Old Mrs. Simonson not to make a scene; she actually reasoned calmly and clearly.

Christopher Simonson hesitated, “Would the Russell Family agree? Combining two weddings…”
“How do you still not understand?” Old Mrs. Simonson frowned displeasedly, “It’s still two weddings, unrelated to each other, just that the wedding reception would be in the same place. Otherwise, people will gossip, saying the president’s daughter booked the entire venue, but his niece only got two floors. How does that reflect on you? And besides, the Heavenly Phoenix Palace is so big, don’t you think it will feel empty if there are too few guests?”

Her point made sense, and Christopher Simonson didn’t argue, pondering for a moment before saying, “It’s too late today, let’s rest. Tomorrow I’ll ask the Russell Family what they think. I must also ask Purple.”

“Mhm,” Old Mrs. Simonson nodded, her face expressionless as she watched him, “It’s good that you know the measure.”

After saying this, she led Violet away.

Once the two had left, Caitlin Carter closed the room door and couldn’t help but ask Christopher Simonson, “Are you really going to let them get married together?”

“Let’s ask them first,” Christopher Simonson replied with furrowed brows, “Violet grew up in the Presidential Palace. If the wedding’s standard is far less than Purple’s, it will indeed make people think we’re being partial and not decent.”

“But having them get married together, their husbands will definitely be compared!” Caitlin Carter said anxiously, “That’s the Russell Family, have you forgotten? Lysander Russell is known as Kingsley’s talented man, who has published collections of essays and translated classics. Compared to a freelance writer, it would be so embarrassing!”