Love At The Wrong Table

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

Emmanuel is truly

Verkade

condition that he had to ensure the

proposal to Mackenzie.

6 million, the pressure on

hard on his pocket, he had made bold promises

choice

word, the

audience was astounded.

such an unconventional one.

themselves to illustrate how lonely it was to be

thrilled that she wanted to nibble her hand

Emmanuel’s dominance was beyond

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someone would go against

proclamation, he could only say while clenching his

your sister using

one can stop me! I meant it!” Hearing

Who cares about what you’ve said? While 10 million

it was far from a considerable sum

Quillen family.

!

who was feeling good about

looked down on him.

biding method was far

bid marginally because

ignored Beatrix and issued a threatening remark before

room could

I’m Hubert from the Verkade family. I intend

with it. I