Chapter 221

Hubert refused to make way and even asked Beatrix, “Beatrix, do you like Mr.

Cline’s jewelry too? That’s fantastic! I plan to purchase one for your sister

tonight and perhaps another one for you. What do you think?”

Beatrix’s curiosity was piqued, so she stopped walking and asked, “Oh, when

did Mr. Verkade become this generous?”

Hubert, unlike his older brother, was an open book. Hearing that, he

immediately responded with a proud smile, “My father and elder brother

have agreed to sponsor the betrothal gift for the Quillen family. I know your

sister has a fondness for beautiful things in golden hues. The highlight of

tonight’s auction will be a golden jade phoenix, and I’m certain she will like it!”

“Oh, you truly understand my elder sister!”

“Of course! I know Mackenzie better than anyone in this world,” Hubert

proudly proclaimed.

Beatrix enjoyed indulging in gossip about love and romance. Instead of

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revealing that her sister was already married, which would make Hubeny

efforts futile, she decided to taunt him by saying, “But I’m afraid Mr. Verkade

able to secure

I will win it at any cost with the support of my father

this my bold declaration!” Hubert, who couldn’t stand

provoked, declared confidently.

to wait and see!” Beatrix teased him

also had a stake in tonight’s auction house,

earn a commission based on the final price.

inflated the price, she could help her family make

felt quite

come with me to the VIP room and

or not and simply pulled her along. In

heart, he already regarded the mischievous

his future

hand, Emmanuel remained

idea that Hubert was planning to

221 Golden

jade phoenix. Furthermore, he never

of 5,000 would be sufficient to win any

When he entered the room, Emmanuel was utterly

set of mahogany tea tables that

and the tea that

in the VIP room. Not only that, there were

donning

However, Emmanuel didn’t

other men who couldn’t take their eyes off

and it fueled their desire to challenge

various ways by employing

think of. Emmanuel resembled a frightened cat who

and he nearly fell

observed this, chuckled proudly. He hadn’t intended

already knew what kind of

of you, step aside. Don’t bother my

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