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

return, Elliot arranged for an Alchos member to attend the auction to

did not expect Elliot to hand the

Lily, thinking, “She’s good–looking, yet she has a fierce look and carries herself

you from the auction, I’ll have to ask you to leave.” After serious deliberation, he decided

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?” Notagaped at Layton

looked at her squarely. “Please

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

By all accounts,

have permitted you to get your way using the Laurier family name,” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access

“You ”

Her chest rose and

are you sure you want to refuse our entry? Her demeanor exuded grace, her