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

worry! I still have

out!” He feared that

the wealth of the Quillen family paled in comparison to having

great–grandson.

how things

gauge the

thus far didn’t appear exorbitantly expensive.

secure the phoenix pendant with

*

know that this auction house followed an

zeros represented one unit.

it meant 100,000. Furthermore, they

to the currency of approximately

100 represented roughly 1 million! This was

could there be

golden jade phoenix will

the auctioneer announced the commencement of

a familiar voice coming from the neighboring

Isn’t that

Hubert had publicly confessed his love for

if Hubert

presented it to Mackenzie, and she genuinely

moment, Hubert promptly pressed the button, and on

200. Emmanuel wasn’t certain about the

200, he assumed it represented 200, just

Terence had stated.

generous!”

in bidding with an offer of 2 million, causing her to

a

Hubert’s financial situation. Being a

had