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 on

and twisted as though he wanted

return his gaze.

hissed, his voice

whispered, “How did she even get a ticket for the audience seats? I couldn’t

“Could she have pulled

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

we’re practically set to win this bid!”

family surpasses the Nelsons in power, he will come pleading for cooperation, but I

“How could you have known that sending

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

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

and venue protocol, signaling the start

event.

knowledge, so the formalities did not hold much

anticipation truly built when it was time to open the bids.

displaying and recording the contents transparently for everyone to see.

Celeste, seated behind Charmaine, was already dozing off.

Charmaine’s focused expression, she could not hold back her curiosity. “Do you even understand what they’re talking about?” Celesté

did not miss a beat. “Don’t