The Arabic text in the verse did not mention dowry and/or marriage.
Allah made it clear that prostitution services are allowed and must be paid after the enjoyment. But Muslim scholars are so embarrassed that they have to make up stories from prostitution to marriage agreements.
Reference to Quran 4:24
From the Arabic word: " َجْر "
Arabic root: "ا ج ر "
Meaning: to reward, recompense, remunerate, wages, pay, salary, fee, payment, recompense, honorarium, emolument, remuneration, etc, etc...
