Dating for two years, Raymond Lam (林峯) and Karena Ng’s (吳千語) high profile relationship is still being met with frowns from the Lam family. Early rumors indicated that Raymond’s father, Lam Wah Kwok (林華國), highly disapproved of their relationship. However, Raymond promised to return to Xiamen to help manage the family business in exchange for marrying Karena. Delays Leaving Acting Career and Marriage Plan Although Raymond comes from a very wealthy family, with his father dubbed as the Lee Ka Shing (李嘉城) of Xiamen, Raymond wanted to venture out and not rely on family for money. To make sure he does not anger his father, Raymond often expressed that he will eventually have to leave the entertainment industry to focus on the family business. Despite these claims, Raymond has a strong passion for his career and has delayed retirement many times. In a last attempt to get Raymond to come home, Lam Wah Kwok allowed Karena to date his son, and agreed to the proposed marriage plans. Unfortunately, the couple’s relationship is also met with disapproval from other members of the Lam family. Raymond’s younger brother, Rocky Lam (林逸洺), mocked Karena in his recent social media post. Caught between the two sides, Raymond put a halt to all marriage plans and shattered Karena’s dreams. Protecting Assets is Key Portrayed as materialistic and loving luxury designer labels, Karena’s dating relationship with Raymond faced an onslaught of negative rumors. Photographed going on luxurious vacations, Karena was targeted for her lavish spending, ever-growing designer handbag collection, and extravagant living style. Believing these speculations, it was said that Lam Wah Kwok personally requested that Raymond and Karena sign a prenuptial agreement should they ever decide to get married. This was to prevent Karena from obtaining a portion of the Lam’s $2 billion HKD fortune if the couple were to file a divorce. Defends Relationship and Raymond Karena has continuously denied that her relationship with her future in-laws was severed. Coming to Raymond’s defense, Karena boldly stated, “I don’t really know. His (Raymond) career is not bad. In a lot of families now, the oldest son doesn’t always have to take over the father’s business; he can create his own empire.” Both Karena and Raymond claim that the Lam family has been very encouraging. “This is not the only time news like this has been written. I’ve responded before. In reality, we all come together for dinner during holidays and we also talk on the phone,” Karena further provided. Creds: ihktv
