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

it. Don’t worry! I still have

funds, I will help you out!” He feared that Emmanuel might

the Quillen family

great–grandson.

Let’s see how things unfold!” Emmanuel

he opted to gauge the final price before making a

all, the jewelry auctioned thus

to secure the phoenix pendant with

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know that this auction house

where three zeros represented one unit. So, when

it meant 100,000. Furthermore, they employed international

currency of approximately 10

number 100 represented roughly 1 million! This was the

could there be an

jade phoenix will be

as the auctioneer announced the

voice coming from

device. Isn’t that

Hubert had publicly confessed his love for his wife.

his love rival! What if Hubert purchased this golden

to Mackenzie, and she

moment, Hubert promptly pressed the button, and

Emmanuel wasn’t certain about the meaning of

but upon seeing 200, he assumed it

Terence had stated.

quite generous!” Beatrix remarked upon

an offer of 2 million, causing

in a

of Hubert’s financial situation. Being a prodigal

power within the company and had limited pocket