My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter 213

The guard informed Layton about the events and waited dutifully for Layton’s instructions.

After listening, Layton cast a shocked look at Lily. Indeed, he had personally crafted and sent the invitation, but it was delivered to Elliot Quade of Alchos.

Although the Weisses were not one of the Four Great Families of Bridgeport, their reputation had been suffering and declining over the years as the family faced troubles. In a desperate move, Layton decided to auction off his family’s prized possession–the Redushil.

Fully aware of the auction’s challenges, Layton sought support from other families. While the Four Great Families of Bridgeport outwardly expressed their support, they were, in fact, motivated by their covert competition for the Redushil.

To bolster security at the event, Layton reached out to Alchos. However, Elliot Quade remained elusive, and Alchos typically accepted riskier assignments. They would probably not accept mundane requests to provide security at an event.

to him, much to his surprise. Elliot asked for an invitation to the auction on behalf of a friend Without hesitation, Layton issued a gold invitation

member to attend the

not expect Elliot to hand the invitation to such a

examined Lily, thinking, “She’s good–looking, yet she has a fierce look and carries herself in an Imposing manner as though she could outshine

later, he turned to Nora. “My apologies. This young lady is our distinguished guest. If she wishes to exclude you from the auction, I’ll have to ask you to leave.” After serious

did not want to offend the Alberts, it would be much more undesirable to get on Alchos‘ bad side. Since he didn’t have a choice, he would choose the lesser evil. “What did you say?”

at her squarely.

you must have gone mad.” Nora almost bellowed at him. “How could you make enemies with the

two decades ago. By all accounts, you should represent the Albotts. Why would

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red. Her chest rose and fell from

finally spoke up, “Mr. Weiss, are you sure you want to refuse our entry? Her demeanor exuded grace, her expression calm.