Chapter 222

Emmanuel decided not to probe further, and Terence, too, didn’t consider

Emmanuel a fool. Instead, he perceived his trust as a unique form of

intelligence. Emmanuel reminded him of his younger self, who wouldn’t be

guarded against those he trusted, and would only get help from those that

he trusted. Emmanuel didn’t ask any more questions not because he had no

suspicions of his own, but because Emmanuel had placed his trust in him.

Emmanuel chose not to dwell on it too much and believed that Terence

wouldn’t cause him any harm. If Terence said that ‘l‘ represented 100, then it

must be true. The auction was already underway, and the exquisite jewelry

was being sold off by the professional female auctioneer. The final sale

prices of each item remained undisclosed, with only the winning bidders

announced. Soon, a golden phoenix pendant was placed on the auction

stage. Even through the screen, Emmanuel couldn’t help but be mesmerized

by its dazzling brilliance.

“What a stunning gemstone carving. Mackenzie will surely love it!” Emmanuel

couldn’t help but sigh with admiration.

Hearing that, Terence laughed heartily and reassured him, “Then find a way

I still have substantial savings, and if you fall

He feared that Emmanuel might back down,

the wealth of the Quillen family paled in comparison to

great–grandson.

see how things unfold!” Emmanuel neither

agreed, as he opted to gauge the final price

the jewelry auctioned thus far didn’t appear

plausible to secure the

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that this

where three zeros represented one unit.

meant 100,000. Furthermore, they

currency of approximately

100 represented roughly 1 million!

how could there be an option

jade phoenix will be

the auctioneer announced

voice coming from

device. Isn’t that Hubert?

Hubert had publicly confessed his

What if Hubert purchased this golden

it to Mackenzie, and she genuinely

Hubert promptly pressed

displayed 200. Emmanuel wasn’t certain about the meaning of

200, he assumed it represented

Terence had stated.

you’re quite generous!” Beatrix remarked

in bidding with an offer

a new

situation. Being

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