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

inside. Emmanuel

his teeth. The Verkade family’s sponsorship limit for him

he had

proposal to Mackenzie.

million,

pocket, he

and now had no choice but to

a word, the bidder in the

again: “800!” The audience was

but never such an unconventional one.

illustrate how lonely it was to

she wanted to nibble her hand when

dominance was

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go against him,

a public proclamation, he could only say

to your sister using this

stop me! I meant it!” Hearing that, Beatrix pursed her lips

about what you’ve said?

was far from a considerable sum in the eyes

Quillen family.

!

who was feeling good about himself,

pathetic! Beatrix indeed looked down on him. Compared

method was far

he increase the bid marginally because he’s

issued

could make another bid.

I’m Hubert from the Verkade family. I intend to acquire this golden

and propose to Ms. Mackenzie with it. I hope you can grant me