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 her.

into something dark and twisted as though he wanted to devour

not flinch, nor did she return his gaze.

hissed, his voice low and trembling with suppressed

Sophie looked uneasy, her nerves evident as she whispered, “How did she even get a ticket for the audience seats? I couldn’t get one

adding, “Could she have pulled

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

that we’re practically set to

family surpasses the Nelsons in

her tone exasperated. “How could you have

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

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face lighting up 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 project kicks off, all the profits will

on stage finished outlining the bidding rules and

event.

already had insider knowledge, so the formalities did not hold much

was time to open the bids.

sealed documents, displaying and recording the contents transparently for everyone to see.

seated behind Charmaine, was

not hold back her curiosity. “Do you even understand what they’re

not miss a beat. “Don’t you?”