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.

Bennett’s eyes

shifted into something dark and twisted as though he wanted to

did not flinch, nor did she return his gaze. She simply turned

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

him, 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 myself.”

adding, “Could she have pulled some strings behind

could

that we’re practically set to win this bid!”

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

exasperated. “How could you have known that sending someone after Charmaine

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against us–and look at him today. He didn’t even bring Leah, clearly drawing a line.”

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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

on stage finished outlining the bidding rules and venue protocol,

event.

so the formalities did not hold

anticipation truly built when it was time to open

unveiling the sealed documents, displaying and recording

Celeste, seated behind

focused expression, she could not hold back her curiosity.

a beat. “Don’t you?”