Love At The Wrong Table

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

have substantial savings, and if

you out!” He feared that Emmanuel might

of the Quillen family paled in comparison

great–grandson.

Grandpa. Let’s see how

agreed, as he opted to gauge the final price before

jewelry auctioned thus far didn’t appear

the phoenix

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he know that this

where three zeros represented one unit. So, when Terence

Furthermore, they employed international

with an exchange rate to the currency of approximately 10

100 represented roughly 1 million!

Yeringham, so how could there be an

golden jade phoenix

as the auctioneer announced the commencement of

voice coming from the

device. Isn’t that Hubert?

had publicly confessed his love for his wife. Hubert

What if Hubert purchased this

presented it to Mackenzie, and she genuinely adored

Hubert promptly pressed the button,

200. Emmanuel wasn’t certain about

he assumed it represented

Terence had stated.

quite generous!” Beatrix

taking the lead in bidding with an

in a new

situation. Being a prodigal son,

power within the company and had limited pocket money. It seemed