Chapter 222


    Emmanuel decided not to probe further, and Terence, too, didn’t consider


    Emmanuel a fool. Instead, he perceived his trust as a unique form of


    intelligence. Emmanuel reminded him of his younger self, who wouldn’t be


    guarded against those he trusted, and would only get help from those that


    he trusted. Emmanuel didn’t ask any more questions not because he had no


    suspicions of his own, but because Emmanuel had ced his trust in him.


    Emmanuel chose not to dwell on it too much and believed that Terence


    wouldn’t cause him any harm. If Terence said that ‘l‘ represented 100, then it


    must be true. The auction was already underway, and the exquisite jewelry


    was being sold off by the professional female auctioneer. The final sale


    prices of each item remained undisclosed, with only the winning bidders


    announced. Soon, a golden phoenix pendant was ced on the auction


    stage. Even through the screen, Emmanuel couldn’t help but be mesmerized


    by its dazzling brilliance.


    “What a stunning gemstone carving. Mackenzie will surely love it!” Emmanuel


    couldn’t help but sigh with admiration.


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    Hearing that, Terenceughed heartily and reassured him, “Then find a way


    to acquire it. Don’t worry! I still have substantial savings, and if you fall short


    on funds, I will help you out!” He feared that Emmanuel might back down, as


    to him, the wealth of the Quillen family paled inparison to having a


    great–grandson.


    “Thank you, Grandpa. Let’s see how things unfold!” Emmanuel neither refused


    nor agreed, as he opted to gauge the final price before making a decision.


    After all, the jewelry auctioned thus far didn’t appear exorbitantly expensive. It


    seemed usible to secure the phoenix pendant with 3,000.


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    Little did he know that this auction house followed an international currency


    format, where three zeros represented one unit. So, when Terence mentioned


    100, it meant 100,000. Furthermore, they employed international currency


    units, with an exchange rate to the currency of approximately 10 to 1. In short,


    the number 100 represented roughly 1 million! This was the most upscale


    auction venue in Yeringham, so how could there be an option for 100?


    “This golden jade phoenix will be mine!”


    Just as the auctioneer announced themencement of bidding,


    Emmanuel heard a familiar voiceing from the neighboring room


    through the electronic device. Isn’t that Hubert? Emmanuel disliked him,


    considering Hubert had publicly confessed his love for his wife. Hubert was


    undoubtedly his love rival! What if Hubert purchased this golden jade phoenix


    and presented it to Mackenzie, and she genuinely adored it?


    The next moment, Hubert promptly pressed the button, and on the auction


    screen, it disyed 200. Emmanuel wasn’t certain about the meaning of the


    currency, but upon seeing 200, he assumed it represented 200, just as


    Terence had stated.


    “Mr. Verkade, you’re quite generous!” Beatrix remarked upon witnessing


    Hubert taking the lead in bidding with an offer of 2 million, causing her to view


    him in a new light.


    She was aware of Hubert’s financial situation. Being a prodigal son, he held


    no power within thepany and had limited pocket money. It seemed that


    his father and older brother had made significant investments to aid him in


    pursuing Mackenzie.


    “Haha, no need to mention it! I’m willing to spend whatever it takes for


    Mackenzie. This is just the beginning for me!” Hubert’s pride swelled upon


    hearing the praise from his ‘future sister–inw‘.


    Beatrix snorted upon hearing that and refrained from further des. Her


    concern was for her brother–inw. What if this item was snatched away by


    Hubert? What would he have left to offer her sister?


    “300!” Just as Hubert basked in his satisfaction, another bidder immediately


    ced a higher bid.


    Given that the golden jade phoenix was estimated to be worth at least 10


    million on the market, it was unsurprising for someone to bid on such an


    amount. “400!”


    At that moment, Hubert’s voice resounded once more. “Ladies and


    gentlemen, the Verkade family is determined to acquire this golden jade


    phoenix. I hope everyone present can leave that to us!” Upon hearing the


    mention of the ‘Verkade family‘, other potential bidders fell silent. After all,


    who in Yeringham didn’t know that the Verkade family was a powerful dock?


    Who would dare to snatch food from the mouth of a tiger?