My Reborn Story Is Insane (Back to My Worst Birthday and Starting Anew)

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.

that moment, Bennett’s eyes landed

into something dark and twisted as though he wanted to devour

did she return

brat is really lucky!” Bennett hissed, his voice low and trembling

“How did she even get

have pulled some strings behind the scenes?”

dripping with disdain. “What if she did? That useless girl has no real ability. Who could she possibly rely

we’re practically

idea where he stands. When our family surpasses the Nelsons in power, he will come pleading for cooperation, but I won’t even bother to grant it!”

could you have known that sending someone after Charmaine

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The Bid

us–and look at him today. He didn’t

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here. And honestly, if he wants to go against me, I don’t

finished outlining the bidding rules and venue protocol,

event.

attendees already had insider knowledge, so the formalities did not

when it was time to open

displaying and recording

stage began, Celeste, seated behind Charmaine, was already dozing off.

sight of Charmaine’s focused expression, she could not hold back her curiosity. “Do you even understand what they’re

not miss a beat.