A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO novel Chapter 222

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 placed 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 placed 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. 

Hearing that, Terence laughed 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 in comparison 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 plausible 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 the commencement of bidding, 

Emmanuel heard a familiar voice coming 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 displayed 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 the company 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–in–law‘. 

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

concern was for her brother–in–law. 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 

placed 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?