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

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

with the condition that he had to ensure the success of

proposal to Mackenzie.

the price already at 6 million,

his pocket, he had made bold promises in

now had no choice but to

the bidder in the

again: “800!” The audience was astounded.

such an unconventional one. Was

illustrate how lonely it was to be

wanted to nibble her

dominance

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would go against him, but since

could only

to your sister using this

it!” Hearing that, Beatrix pursed

Who cares about what you’ve said? While 10

a considerable sum in

Quillen family.

!

was feeling good about himself, called out, “810!”

How pathetic! Beatrix indeed looked down on him.

biding method was far

the bid marginally because

and issued a threatening

room could

the Verkade family. I

it. I hope you