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 is truly

Verkade

the condition that he had to ensure the

proposal to Mackenzie.

at 6 million, the pressure on him

on his pocket, he had made bold promises in

and now had no choice but to

could utter a word, the bidder in

once again: “800!” The audience was astounded.

never such an unconventional one.

illustrate how lonely it

that she wanted to nibble her hand when she

dominance

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think that someone would go against him, but since he

a public proclamation, he could only say while

propose to your

meant it!”

Who cares about what you’ve said? While 10

for others, it was far from a considerable sum in the

Quillen family.

!

who was feeling good about

indeed looked down

method was far

he increase the bid marginally because he’s

Beatrix and issued a threatening remark before

neighboring room could make

I’m Hubert from the Verkade family. I

with it. I hope

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