Chapter 126 The Bid

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Charmaine was equally surprised by the abrupt cancellation of the partnership just two days prior. Could it be that something from the past had come to light?

However, that did not add up. If clues had been discovered, why cancel the collaboration instead of just removing staff involved in Bennett’s department?

From the looks of it, it seemed more like Jonah and Bennett simply could not stand each other anymore.

As Charmaine mulled over the situation, her gaze drifted to Roger sitting in the front row. He briefly glanced at Bennett, offering a smile before turning away.

Bennett, catching this, straightened his posture, his demeanor exuding arrogance and pride.

“Disgusting lackey!” Celeste muttered, her voice sharp with disdain.

“Whether the Nelsons and the Reads work together or not, they’re all Leah’s parents.”

The moment the words left her mouth, Celeste froze, her expression shifting awkwardly as she glanced at Charmaine. “Sorry, I didn’t mean anything by that. I just…

Charmaine’s face remained calm. “You’re right–they are all her parents. I just wonder which side she truly favors.”

Celeste paused, considering the question. “She must lean towards the Nelsons. They’ve been her family for over a decade.”

Charmaine simply smiled faintly, saying nothing.

Bennett’s eyes landed on

expression shifted into something dark and twisted as though he wanted to devour her

return his gaze. She simply turned away.

really lucky!” Bennett hissed, his

nerves evident as she whispered, “How did she even get a ticket for

adding, “Could she have pulled some strings

she did? That useless girl has no real ability. Who could

we’re practically set to win this bid!”

where he stands. When our family surpasses

exasperated. “How could you have known that sending

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turn against us–and look at him today. He didn’t even

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with a touch of crazed excitement. “What can the Nelsons really do? It’s not just about money here. And honestly, if he wants to go against me, I

stage finished outlining the bidding rules and

event.

so the formalities

when it was time to open

recording

the evaluation stage began, Celeste, seated behind

expression, she could not hold back her curiosity. “Do you even understand what they’re talking

did not miss a beat. “Don’t you?”

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