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

condition that he

proposal to Mackenzie.

million, the

was hard on his pocket, he had

had no choice but to go through with

a word, the bidder in the

The audience was

never such an unconventional one. Was

illustrate how lonely

so thrilled that she wanted

dominance was beyond

4

someone would go against

public proclamation, he could only

to your sister using this

can stop me! I meant it!” Hearing that, Beatrix

what you’ve said? While 10

from a considerable sum in

Quillen family.

!

good about himself, called out,

pathetic! Beatrix indeed looked

biding method

marginally because he’s

ignored Beatrix and issued

room could make another bid.

I’m Hubert from the Verkade family. I

Ms. Mackenzie with it. I hope

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