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.

reached out to him, much to his surprise. Elliot asked for an invitation to the auction on behalf of a friend

member to attend the auction to protect

not expect Elliot to hand the invitation to such a lovely

good–looking, yet she has a fierce look and carries

This young lady is our distinguished guest. If she wishes to exclude you from the auction,

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

her squarely. “Please leave.”

you must have gone mad.” Nora almost bellowed at him. “How could you make enemies with the Albots and the Lauriers for a mere girl?

consider this–you married into the Albott family two decades ago. By all accounts, you

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to refuse our entry? Her demeanor exuded grace, her expression calm. Even her voice carried a peaceful tone, as though she was merely discussing an inconsequential matter.