Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 223

As soon as Hubert spoke, it was apparent which family would emerge as the

winner of the coveted centerpiece jewelry tonight. “400, going once!” The

elegant auctioneer’s voice resonated through the hall. At the same time,

Beatrix’s nerves were on edge.

Unlike Hubert’s naivety, she recognized Emmanuel’s voice and knew it was

her brother–in–law bidding from the VIP room next door. Please, Emmanuel,

don’t lose out!

“Haha, how about that? Isn’t your future brother–in–law impressive?” Hubert,

oblivious to Beatrix’s thoughts, proudly boasted to her.

“600!” Suddenly, Emmanuel’s voice echoed in the venue. The audiences

present gasped in astonishment. Someone dared to compete with Hubert

and even raised the bid by a staggering 2 million! Unfortunately, Emmanuel

was absent from the auction hall, leaving everyone clueless about the

bidder’s identity.

“Oh, Mr. Verkade, it appears that you and my elder sister are not destined to

be together!” Beatrix glanced at Hubert, feigning nervousness while feeling

deep inside. Emmanuel

teeth. The Verkade family’s sponsorship

the condition that he had to ensure the

proposal to Mackenzie.

million, the

on his pocket, he

now had no choice but to go

a word, the bidder in the neighboring room raised

audience was astounded. They

wars before, but never such an unconventional

to illustrate how lonely

she wanted to nibble her

dominance

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that someone would go against him, but since he

could only say while

your sister using

it!” Hearing

you’ve said? While 10 million

a considerable sum in the eyes

Quillen family.

!

good about himself, called out, “810!”

Beatrix indeed looked down on

Hubert’s biding method

the bid marginally because he’s running

and issued

in the neighboring room could make another

from the Verkade family. I intend to acquire this golden jade

it. I hope you

wish!”

words,

regardless of who occupied the neighboring room, they had