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

I still have substantial

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

him, the wealth of the Quillen family paled in

great–grandson.

Grandpa. Let’s see how things unfold!”

he opted to gauge the final price before

thus far

to secure the phoenix pendant with

*

did he know that this auction

one unit. So,

Furthermore, they employed

to the currency of approximately 10

number 100 represented roughly 1 million! This

how could there be

golden jade phoenix will

auctioneer announced the commencement

a familiar voice

electronic device. Isn’t

Hubert had publicly confessed his love for his wife. Hubert

love rival! What if Hubert purchased this

presented it to Mackenzie, and she genuinely adored it?

promptly pressed the button, and on the

Emmanuel wasn’t

he assumed it represented

Terence had stated.

Verkade, you’re quite generous!”

lead in bidding with an offer of 2 million, causing

a new

Hubert’s financial situation.

power within the company and had