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

inside. Emmanuel

teeth. The Verkade family’s

that he had to ensure the success

proposal to Mackenzie.

million, the pressure on him

was hard on his pocket, he had made bold promises in

now had no choice but to go through

a word, the bidder in the neighboring room raised

“800!” The audience was astounded.

such

against themselves to illustrate how lonely it

was so thrilled that she wanted to nibble her hand when she

Emmanuel’s dominance

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go

public proclamation, he could only say while clenching

your sister using this golden jade

one can stop me! I meant it!” Hearing that, Beatrix pursed her

cares about what you’ve said? While

was far from a considerable sum in

Quillen family.

!

good about

indeed looked down on

method was

he increase the bid marginally

issued a threatening remark

could make another

family. I intend to

Mackenzie with it.

wish!”

soon as Hubert spoke such words, the venue erupted in commotion.

occupied the neighboring

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