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.

as Layton was wracking his brains to get in touch with Elliot, Elliot reached out to him, much to his surprise. Elliot asked

arranged for an Alchos member to attend the auction to protect Redushil

the invitation to such a lovely

a fierce look and carries herself in an Imposing manner as though she could outshine

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 deliberation, he decided to

undesirable to get on Alchos‘ bad side. Since he didn’t have a choice, he would

her squarely.

Nora almost bellowed at him. “How could you make enemies with the Albots

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

never have permitted you to get your way using the Laurier family name,” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on

“You ”

face hired red. Her chest rose and fell

keeping her silence, finally spoke up, “Mr. Weiss, are you sure you want 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