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

The Verkade

condition that he had to ensure the success

proposal to Mackenzie.

already at 6 million, the pressure on him was

he had

and now had no choice

utter a word, the bidder in the neighboring

The audience was astounded. They had

before, but never such an unconventional

against themselves to illustrate how lonely

was so thrilled that she wanted to nibble her

dominance

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think that someone would go

public proclamation, he could only say while

I promised to propose to your sister using

it!” Hearing that,

Who cares about what you’ve said? While

from a considerable sum

Quillen family.

!

feeling good about himself, called

pathetic! Beatrix indeed looked down

biding method was

the bid marginally because he’s

ignored Beatrix and issued

in the neighboring room could make another

Verkade family. I intend to acquire this

with it. I hope