A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO novel Chapter 223

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 

elated deep inside. Emmanuel is truly remarkable! 

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

10 million, with the condition that he had to ensure the success of his 

proposal to Mackenzie. 

With the price already at 6 million, the pressure on him was immense. 

Although it was hard on his pocket, he had made bold promises in front of 

Beatrix and now had no choice but to go through with it. 

Before he could utter a word, the bidder in the neighboring room raised the 

bid once again: “800!” The audience was astounded. They had witnessed 

bidding wars before, but never such an unconventional one. Was someone 

bidding against themselves to illustrate how lonely it was to be invincible? 

Beatrix was so thrilled that she wanted to nibble her hand when she realized 

that Emmanuel’s dominance was beyond expectations! 

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Hubert didn’t think that someone would go against him, but since he had 

made a public proclamation, he could only say while clenching his fist, 

“Beatrix, I promised to propose to your sister using this golden jade phoenix. 

No one can stop me! I meant it!” Hearing that, Beatrix pursed her lips and 

thought, Who cares about what you’ve said? While 10 million might be 

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

Quillen family. 

! 

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

Damn. How pathetic! Beatrix indeed looked down on him. Compared to 

Emmanuel, Hubert’s biding method was far inferior! 

Did he increase the bid marginally because he’s running out of money? 

Hubert then ignored Beatrix and issued a threatening remark before the 

bidder in the neighboring room could make another bid. “The gentleman next 

door, I’m Hubert from the Verkade family. I intend to acquire this golden jade 

necklace and propose to Ms. Mackenzie with it. I hope you can grant me this 

wish!” 

As soon as Hubert spoke such words, the venue erupted in commotion. Many 

believed that regardless of who occupied the neighboring room, they had to 

show deference to the influential Verkade family and the formidable Quillen 

family.