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,

will help you out!” He feared that Emmanuel might back

of the Quillen family paled in comparison to having

great–grandson.

see how things unfold!” Emmanuel

he opted to gauge the final price before making a

the jewelry auctioned thus far didn’t appear exorbitantly expensive.

the phoenix pendant with

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that this auction house followed

zeros represented one unit. So, when

it meant 100,000. Furthermore, they

to the currency of approximately 10 to 1. In

number 100 represented roughly 1 million!

could there be an option for

golden jade phoenix will

as the auctioneer announced the commencement

a familiar voice coming

Isn’t that Hubert?

had publicly confessed his love for his

rival! What if Hubert

Mackenzie, and she genuinely adored

pressed the

200. Emmanuel wasn’t certain about the meaning

but upon seeing 200, he assumed

Terence had stated.

you’re quite generous!” Beatrix remarked upon

in bidding with an offer of 2 million, causing her

in a

Hubert’s financial situation. Being a prodigal son,

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