CHAPTER 152: CHAPTER 152 PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

After receiving a positive response from her brother, Clara Bennett carefully arranged the remaining matters and then confidently went out to the set to begin a busy day of filming.

After taking on the task entrusted by his sister, James Bennett drove to Clara Bennett’s residence at the appointed time to retrieve the gifts and soon called William Foster to inform him of the matter.

When the call connected, William Foster saw the familiar number on the caller ID and immediately greeted warmly, "Hey, brother, contacting me so early this morning, is there something important you need to discuss with me?"

"Well..." James Bennett felt a bit surprised by the quick change in address.

But he still tried to remain calm, saying, "Your gifts, Clara asked me to return them to you. She said from the beginning that she wouldn’t accept them, as she thinks those gifts are indeed too expensive."

William Foster chuckled softly and replied, "Brother, do you think returning gifts given out is an unlucky thing?"

James Bennett furrowed his brows, indicating some difficulty, "But you know, Clara didn’t bring any dowry either."

William Foster nodded and continued patiently explaining, "Brother, even if Clara doesn’t care about material things, as family, you should consider more for her. She signed a prenuptial agreement when she married me, to prevent potential financial disputes in the future."

"If she resolutely refuses to accept even the betrothal gifts, if someday I really wrong her, the one who suffers the most would be our family’s girl."

Upon hearing this, James Bennett couldn’t help but ask, "So, are you implying that you’re doubting you might do something to wrong Clara in the future?"

William Foster calmly looked into James Bennett’s eyes and replied slowly, "I just believe in one principle: the more you love someone wholeheartedly, the more you have to consider her long-term interests. As a brother, doing so is true responsibility towards your sister."

After a round of contemplation, James Bennett finally agreed with his brother’s idea.

His sister, being a wealthy heiress, chose without hesitation to marry a man with physical inconveniences.

At present, she is so pure and full of passion, even willing to give up everything for so-called love.

But what about thinking from a more far-reaching perspective?

Should we let such an excellent and kind girl sacrifice her youth without seeking any return?

"Actually, I’ve thought about this issue long ago," William Foster continued, "So I hope you can accept these betrothal gifts on behalf of Clara and me. You may directly sell some of the more ordinary items and use the money to help manage Clara’s financial situation."

"As for some of the more precious items that have high collectible value or could appreciate in the future, please make sure to keep them well for us. If our relationship continues to develop steadily, we can use this reserved money to surprise her on each wedding anniversary."

"If something unexpected does happen in the future, this will also be an essential security fund, allowing Clara to quickly leave the person who once disappointed her, start a new life, and let me, a person no longer worth relying on, pay the price."

During the entire call, those nearby Arthur Davis and Sam Clarke could clearly hear.

The sunlight slanted in, illuminating the entire room, while William Foster, standing by the window, dressed in a suit, faced away from them, his face shaded, his voice containing a hint of sincerity.

"Didn’t the Young Madam say before that she didn’t need these gifts? Why does Mr. William Foster insist on having Brother accept them?"

Arthur Davis asked Sam Clarke softly, with a hint of puzzlement in his tone.

Sam Clarke gazed at the distant figure, pondered for a while, and then spoke, "Indeed, why handle it this way, and even try to hide it from the woman’s side..."

She paused, eyes revealing a look of confusion, "There’s clearly more to it."

Such meticulous scheming.

Sam Clarke marveled, over the years, if anyone could master these tactics, it would certainly include William Foster.

William Foster’s depth of scheming is truly astonishing; there seems to be an unspeakable purpose behind each action.

Actually, everyone knows the Young Madam rejected the gifts simply to avoid potential future financial entanglements.

Having followed William Foster for years, Sam Clarke’s insight into people is sharp, able to see the essence through appearances.

Upon the first meeting with the Young Madam, she sensed she was not just any ordinary woman, entirely different from those who always tried to cling to Mr. William Foster.

Those women resemble vines depending on others, lacking independence, while Clara Bennett is a self-reliant rose with thorns.

She emanates a unique aura, making her stand out.

The Young Madam is self-assured, with an independent character and decisive actions, seemingly unrestrained by anything.

She always stands out in a crowd, confident and firm, giving people an impression of unyielding determination.

Such a woman wouldn’t easily bow to anyone.

Thus, at that time, Sam Clarke also understood why Mr. William Foster pretended to be blind and lame.

Because doing so could trigger compassion in such a strong woman.

William Foster clearly knows that only by showing weakness at the most vulnerable times can he touch Clara Bennett’s heart.

He knows that using force and power cannot move her; softness has to conquer hardness, getting closer to her heart step by step.

A person with deep scheming couldn’t win Clara Bennett’s heart, nor could they make her marry him.

Clara Bennett is very rational and sharp; she won’t be bewildered by surface things but chooses someone who makes her feel truly secure.

William Foster must tread carefully, strategizing every move, in order to win the ultimate victory in this complex emotional game.

Because women like Clara Bennett instinctively keep vigilance and caution towards powerful forces, worried about threats or entanglements.

She always feels that if she gets too close to a certain strong person, she might end up trapped helplessly.

To let her marry a truly strong person?

This is simply as unrealistic as daydreaming.

She firmly refuses to let herself be controlled by anyone, therefore, even the most charming strong man is of no use in front of her.

To gradually make her accept him, Mr. William Foster had to begin changing his strategy, deliberately showing his vulnerable side, disguising himself as someone who needs to rely on others.

Nowadays, not only pretending to be physically weak, Mr. William Foster is meticulously dressing as lofty and innocent, trying to sway her heartstrings, pulling their distance closer again.

Starting with small family disputes, he cleverly orchestrated a series of events.

For example, sending a significant betrothal gift to the Bennett family’s elder brother, casting a monetary shadow over the once-pure relationship between the two families.