My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter 228

The first herb that you bought is worthless. I’m giving you this sum of money of my own accord. I hope you’ll accept it,” Layton said.

“Since I got it at the auction, we should adhere to the rules here.” Lily knew what Layton wanted, so she just looked at him coldly.

“Well,” Layton fell silent for a while. Then, he said, “Ms. Brooks, I don’t have any hidden intentions. It’s just that you’re skilled enough to recognize the Stargaza. Though it’s cheap, it’s more valuable than Redshil. Isn’t that right?”

ily smirked and placed her hands in her pockets. She looked at Layton playfully and raised an eyebrow, motioning him to continue taking

‘My father collects Stargazas. There are only two of its kind in the world, one of which belongs to my father. The other Stargaza belongs to a mysterious expert. That person is my father’s good friend, but he disappeared recently. My father hasn’t been able to contact him since then.”

Layton stopped talking at this point and observed Lily. He noticed that she looked a little grim.

After keeping quiet for a while, he continued, “Before the auction started, my father changed his mind and told me to auction off the Stargaza. If someone is willing to risk all to

id for it, I’ll have to give them a refund at the end of the auction. He also wants to meet you.”

and pulled her cap down. Though Layton couldn’t see her eyes, he sensed the intimidating air coming from

her

worry.” Layton smiled. “I won’t force you to meet him if you don’t want to. But I hope that you’ll accept

after, he said, “My father

hard to figure out what she was thinking from her expression.

then turned to leave. Before she left, she replied, “Transfer the money

that, she

the exit of the building, her phone rang. When she

Loid, “Let me take

her voice

Emperor Hotel too. Can we meet each other

to look at Loid and fell silent for a while. “It’s not convenient

a pause, “Which family are you

“What?” Lily frowned.

for the Redushil today. Apart from the Lauckers, none of the Four Great Families have the budget to bid for it,” Elliot said. “The Quinns, the Lauriers, and the Mckees bought a few herbs. So, which

met Lily before, Elliot didn’t know her appearance or