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.

much to his surprise. Elliot asked for an invitation to

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

Layton did not expect Elliot to hand the invitation to such a lovely young

fierce look and carries herself in

later, he turned to Nora. “My apologies. This young lady is our distinguished guest. If she wishes to exclude you from

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?”

looked at her squarely. “Please leave.”

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

the Albott family two decades ago. By all accounts, you should represent

Senior been present, he would never have permitted you to get your way using the Laurier family name,” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh

“You ”

hired red. Her chest rose and fell from the

spoke up, “Mr. Weiss, are you sure you want to refuse our entry? Her demeanor