Chapter 222

Emmanuel decided not to probe further, and Terence, too, didn’t consider

Emmanuel a fool. Instead, he perceived his trust as a unique form of

intelligence. Emmanuel reminded him of his younger self, who wouldn’t be

guarded against those he trusted, and would only get help from those that

he trusted. Emmanuel didn’t ask any more questions not because he had no

suspicions of his own, but because Emmanuel had placed his trust in him.

Emmanuel chose not to dwell on it too much and believed that Terence

wouldn’t cause him any harm. If Terence said that ‘l‘ represented 100, then it

must be true. The auction was already underway, and the exquisite jewelry

was being sold off by the professional female auctioneer. The final sale

prices of each item remained undisclosed, with only the winning bidders

announced. Soon, a golden phoenix pendant was placed on the auction

stage. Even through the screen, Emmanuel couldn’t help but be mesmerized

by its dazzling brilliance.

“What a stunning gemstone carving. Mackenzie will surely love it!” Emmanuel

couldn’t help but sigh with admiration.

that, Terence laughed heartily and reassured him, “Then

it. Don’t worry! I still have substantial savings,

you out!” He feared

the wealth of the Quillen

great–grandson.

you, Grandpa. Let’s see how things unfold!” Emmanuel

as he opted to gauge the final price before

all, the jewelry auctioned thus far

secure the phoenix pendant with

*

this auction house

zeros represented one

Furthermore, they

to the currency of approximately 10 to 1. In

roughly 1 million!

how could there be an

phoenix will

the auctioneer announced the commencement

heard a familiar voice coming from the

electronic device. Isn’t that Hubert?

had publicly confessed his love

rival! What if Hubert purchased this golden jade

it to Mackenzie, and she genuinely adored it?

pressed the button, and

wasn’t certain about the

he assumed it represented 200, just

Terence had stated.

quite generous!” Beatrix

taking the lead in bidding with an offer of 2 million, causing her to

a new

situation. Being a

and had limited pocket money.

brother had made significant investments to aid him

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