My Dreamy Old Husband
Chapter 1446

Under the earnest anticipation of the crowd, Cooper finally walked up to the stage. He took themicrophone while observing the expressions of the audience below him. I am Sophia's father as wellas the maternal grandfather of the unborn children. Naturally, I have the naming right of mygrandchildren. As for the children’s father, Michael... Well, everybody has forgotten about him. Afterall, he does not possess any nuclear weapons.

Cooper announced his decision, “I want to thank everybody for traveling so far to attend theweddings of both myself and my daughter. As for the changing of family names, which everyoneseemed to be invested in, I have already made up my mind.”

The atmosphere suddenly felt tense as everybody automatically held their breath in

anticipation. Cooper's decision might cause a huge chaos!

Under the crowd's undivided attention, he finally announced, “I will be getting married with my wife,Anna Yard. Since she will remain as the person in charge of the Yard Group, she will not change herlast name. My daughter, Miss Sophia Edwards as well as my son-in-law, Mr. Michael Fletcher and mygranddaughter, Carmen Fletcher, will not change theirs as well.”

There was an uproar among the crowd. You are going against the Michel Family head-on!

The Michels were in disbelief, as though they were being challenged for the first time.

Cooper continued to speak, “I've carefully thought about this. The Edwards raised my daughter andthey gave her a chance at life. I respect her decision for not changing her last name. Even if my son-in-law, Mr. Michael Fletcher, were to marry into the family as a live-in son-in-law, according to therules in Cethos, there is no rule that dictates the change of his last name. As for my granddaughter,Carmen Fletcher—her father, Michael Fletcher, has raised her since birth. Therefore, she will notchange her family name temporarily. She is free to change it if she wishes to once she’s 18 years old.On the other hand, in regards to the last name of my unborn grandchildren—I fully respect mydaughter and my son-in-law’s decision. One of them would be a Yard whereas the other would be aMitchell. If I can't fulfill the rules and feelings invested in this matter and you demand that I choosebetween withdrawing from the Michel Family or forcing my children to change their last names, Iwill choose to give up the status as a Michel.”

With that, he left the stage after making the shocking announcement.

The crowd erupted into chaos while the Michel family members swiftly stood up to surround

him. We've come all the way here, but we've not achieved anything! How dare Cooper try to cut tieswith our family!

"Fass! What is the meaning of this? Is this how you're playing it?” The Michel Family came forwardwith a ferocious intensity. They surrounded Cooper and his family, which caused Carmen to burst intears out of fear.

Upon hearing the child crying, the other families could not possibly leave the area. Therefore, theysurrounded the crowd too.

The other families were especially pleased with Cooper's decision. They are taking both families intoconsideration since Sophia is naming her twins with the surnames Mitchell and Yard respectively.Well, the Fletcher Family wouldn't mind because Carmen is more than enough. Besides, it doesn'tmatter to us what the family names the unborn children because it doesn't stop us from lovingthem. In any case, they are part of our family!

However, the Michel Family simply could not stomach Cooper's decision!

He was about to leave with his family, so he glanced at the crowd of Michels in annoyance. “I'vemade myself clear. Linus already bears the Michel Family name. My daughter and her unborn sonswill have their freedom to choose. As for my wife, Anna Yard—there is no tradition of changingfamily names. My granddaughter will not change her last name too. This is my decision and it's alsomy daughter, Sophia Edwards’ wish. If you think that I've gone overboard, please remove me fromthe company as well as the family.” I'll take on the Yard Family name in the future.

Anna was delighted. I love this side of him; compared to thirty years ago, Cooper's temperamenthasn't changed at all. He is still pursuing greatness like a wildly arrogant youth who chases after hisdreams. The only difference is that he is more considerate now. Once upon a time ago, he was stillyoung and immature when we eloped, so he did not plan meticulously. Right now, he is goingagainst the Michel Family, but he’s not doing this out of spite. On the contrary, he can afford to dothat because he has the capability now. It doesn't matter whether the Michel Family wants himaround. Even if Cooper leaves, Linus is still there to hold the fort down. In fact, Cooper's departure isa loss to the Michels.

"Fass!!” The Michel family members were fuming and they started to scold him. “I'll give you anotherchance! It's not too late for you to retract your ridiculous statement.”

Nevertheless, Cooper did not reply to them. Instead, he held hands with Anna and led Sophia toleave. They detoured past the Michels to leave the venue.

Once upon a time, my mother rebelled to marry Woody by leaving the family for more than twentyyears. In the end, she did not get the chance to see my father again even after her death. Somebodyshould be bold and adamant enough to turn the tides for such situations. Right now, I have thecourage and capability to make these changes.

Cooper left without a care in the world whereas Daniel announced through the microphone,“Everybody has worked hard during the meeting, Dinner has been served in the adjacent banquethall. Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy.”

His voice managed to drown the angry roars coming from the Michel Family.

“Fass! You are a traitor! You and your descendants will forever lose the right to the Michel Familyname!"

Unfortunately, the cheerful chatter before a feast swallowed their angry threats

The Michel Family was losing their minds. In the end, they left the venue in a hurry.

However, Alice, who was among the Michels, stopped abruptly. She then turned to look at Daniel,who was standing amidst the crowd.

He was also staring at her.

The two of them locked eyes while the crowd moved briskly between them.

They were focused on each other as the rest of the world melted away. It felt as if an invisible bondheld them together where they just could not take their eyes off each other.

Cooper and Sophia had made their choice earlier. They chose to go against the rule, which has beenpracticed for hundreds of years, whereas I am...

“Alice, why aren't you leaving with us?” The Grand Elder, who had left in a hurry toward theentrance, barked at Alice after noticing that she had spaced out while standing rooted to the spot.He followed her gaze and was furious to notice that she was staring at a dark-haired young man.He immediately recognized Daniel because Casper took after him—they had similar facial features,which allowed people to identify them as father and son with a mere glance.

“Daddy.” Alice broke the silence out of the blue. “Tonight, I won't be returning with you guystemporarily.” Then, she added while walking toward Daniel. “Casper and I will be living in Cethos fora while. I'll be relying on you for the company matters.”

The Grand Elder almost fainted in anger when he heard that. Is Alice planning to follow in Fass andLucile’s footsteps? Is she leaving the Michel Family?! “Alice, you—"

At that moment, she only had eyes for Daniel as she strode swiftly to him. In full view of the public,she impertinently reached out to hold him.

Daniel could finally hold her in his arms in the open too. He even swung her in circles a couple oftimes in joy.

At that moment, I have finally decided that I want to fight back! I need to take the initiative to strikeback for the sake of my happiness. I feel as if I have limitless power with Daniel's support. Alicebrought Daniel to her biological father, who seemed on the verge of fainting in anger, beforeannouncing, “Dad, this is my fiancé, Daniel Levine. I'm planning to get married to him. But—" Shethen gave a solemn explanation. “Daniel will not change his name for me and we want to decide forourselves in regards to our children’s last name. I will not leave the Michel Group. I hope that I haveyour blessings, Dad.”

The Grand Elder's chest heaved heavily in anger. First, it is Fass and Lucile; now, it is my owndaughter. They are doing this deliberately.

He turned to leave, but he spat cruelly before leaving, “The family rule has been practiced for morethan a thousand years now. It will never change over an act of impulse! Alice, you are no longer mydaughter!”

With that, the Michels left without a backward glance. Their action was the definition of cruel andruthless.