Spoiled by the President novel Chapter 287

With that, Joel trod softly and ran over quietly with the lights dimmed, and the people paid no attention.

“Brother, sister-in-law, why are you guys here?”

“So you can be here but we can’t?”

Amused, Nell teased him.

Without taking the words to heart, Joel initiatively said, “Truth be told, our family is organizing the auction tonight. You can let me know which items you fancy later and I’ll notify them so no one will get in your way.”

Amid Nell’s surprise, Gideon glanced at him and said in a gruff voice, “Why don’t you just gift it to us since you have the power?”

Joel was stunned.

“That... Brother, don’t put me in a spot. It’s not as though you don’t know that our family’s finances are in the hands of my father. He’ll kill me if I really do gift it.”

Nell chuckled at his antics. It was then a young man walked over from a corner of the hall.

“Brother, sister-in-law.”

The person, wearing a dark gray suit, had rather handsome facial features. With his smile, he brought a rather refined and warm presence to the room.

Having met him once, Nell knew that he was Gideon’s best friend. He seemed to be an outstandingly talented doctor and Owen Jackman was his name. She immediately got up to greet him.

Bewildered to run into them here, Owen asked out of curiosity, “Sister-in-law, are you interested in jewelry?”

He was aware that Gideon had no interest in these.

Nell grinned. “No, I just came to take a look.”

Owen nodded without pursuing the matter further.

Since they were here, Joel did not go to the front and, might as well, arranged for a change of seats. He also pulled Owen over to sit at the back with Gideon and Nell.

“Brother, let me tell you. There are a few great items tonight and would really suit you, sister-in-law. I’ll let you know when they’re out later. You should take a good look.”

Nell quickly stopped him.

“Wait, don’t instigate your brother. We’re only here for a look and don’t have any thoughts about buying anything.”

Joel gave a sneaky smile.

“Sister-in-law, don’t be shy. Women shouldn’t scrimp and save on themselves. Even if you don’t spend the money, someone will spend it for you. Furthermore, brother has a lot of money, you won’t...”

Before he could finish, Joel received a noogie in the head.

Joel grunted in pain as he held his head before turning to Gideon with an aggrieved look on his face.

“Brother, why did you hit me out of the blue?”

With a sullen face, Gideon coldly blurted, “Are you going to shut your mouth? Will you believe that I’ll toss you out of here if you don’t keep quiet?”

Joel immediately gestured a mouth-zipping motion to indicate that he would not speak anymore.

Then, Gideon held Nell's hand and muttered, “Don’t listen to his nonsense. My money is your money. It has nothing to do with other women.”

Nell could not help but smile.

Joel murmured in his head, calling Gideon uxorious. Still, he held his tongue and waited obediently for the auction to begin.

Soon, the event started with everyone present.

Nell could still recall the set of red coral jewelry that Gideon had gifted her. In fact, she felt that the set was perfect for the old madam. She was young and rarely came across an event for this sort of jewelry.

It was different for the old madam. Those long in the tooth tended to like things in red and green for their festivity and auspiciousness.

However, the set was given to her by Gideon. It was not right to regift it to someone else. Nell could only hope that she would be able to find a similar jewelry piece that would make the trip tonight worthwhile.