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

dark and twisted as though he wanted to devour her

not flinch, nor did she return

brat is really lucky!” Bennett hissed, his voice

her nerves evident as she whispered, “How did she even get a ticket for the audience seats? I

hesitated before adding, “Could she have pulled some strings behind

useless girl has no real ability. Who could she possibly rely on to stand against me? The Crosses‘ so–called heir?” He

we’re practically set to

disdain. “That Nelsen kid has no idea where he stands. When our family surpasses the Nelsons in power, he will come pleading for cooperation,

tone exasperated. “How could you have known that

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today. He didn’t even bring Leah, clearly drawing a

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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 don’t care. I have enough connections and pulled together emergency funds. As long as we secure this bid, once the project kicks off,

finished outlining the bidding rules and venue protocol, signaling the start of the

event.

the formalities did not

anticipation truly built when it was time to open

sealed documents, displaying and recording the contents transparently for everyone

stage began, Celeste, seated behind Charmaine, was

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

miss a beat. “Don’t