Chapter 223

As soon as Hubert spoke, it was apparent which family would emerge as the

winner of the coveted centerpiece jewelry tonight. “400, going once!” The

elegant auctioneer’s voice resonated through the hall. At the same time,

Beatrix’s nerves were on edge.

Unlike Hubert’s naivety, she recognized Emmanuel’s voice and knew it was

her brother–in–law bidding from the VIP room next door. Please, Emmanuel,

don’t lose out!

“Haha, how about that? Isn’t your future brother–in–law impressive?” Hubert,

oblivious to Beatrix’s thoughts, proudly boasted to her.

“600!” Suddenly, Emmanuel’s voice echoed in the venue. The audiences

present gasped in astonishment. Someone dared to compete with Hubert

and even raised the bid by a staggering 2 million! Unfortunately, Emmanuel

was absent from the auction hall, leaving everyone clueless about the

bidder’s identity.

“Oh, Mr. Verkade, it appears that you and my elder sister are not destined to

be together!” Beatrix glanced at Hubert, feigning nervousness while feeling

elated deep inside. Emmanuel is truly remarkable!

teeth. The Verkade

that he

proposal to Mackenzie.

price already at 6 million, the

hard on his pocket, he had made bold

had no choice

utter a word, the bidder in the

audience was astounded. They

but never such

illustrate how lonely it was to be

she wanted to

Emmanuel’s dominance was beyond

4

someone would go

public proclamation, he could only say while clenching

to propose to your sister using this golden

I meant it!” Hearing that,

you’ve said? While 10 million might

it was far from a considerable

Quillen family.

!

good about himself, called out, “810!”

indeed looked down on him.

biding method

he increase the bid marginally because he’s running out

ignored Beatrix and issued a threatening

neighboring room could

the Verkade family. I intend to acquire this golden jade

propose to Ms. Mackenzie with it. I hope

wish!”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255