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

The Verkade family’s sponsorship limit for him

condition that he had to ensure the success of

proposal to Mackenzie.

price already at 6 million, the pressure on him

hard on his pocket, he

had no choice

utter a word, the bidder in the neighboring room

The audience was astounded.

before, but never such an unconventional

how lonely it was to be

she wanted

dominance was beyond

4

would go against him,

proclamation, he could only say while

your sister

stop me! I meant it!”

about what you’ve said? While 10 million might

others, it was far from a considerable sum in the eyes of

Quillen family.

!

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

pathetic! Beatrix indeed looked down on him.

Hubert’s biding method was

he increase the bid marginally because he’s

Beatrix and issued a

room could

I’m Hubert from the Verkade family. I intend to

propose to Ms. Mackenzie with it. I

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