Chapter - 122

Lacey was greatly embarrassed.

At that moment, Zeke headed over.

The sudden realization washed over him when he overheard Lily Hinton mention ‘the Williams family in Atheville’ and ‘two hundred million worth of betrothal gifts’.

So the betrothal gift mom mentioned earlier has really been sent over. However, the money reached Adam Hinton… Lily must have misunderstood it as being a betrothal gift to her. My family knew I wouldn’t accept the betrothal gift if it was sent directly to me.

Zeke interrupted indifferently, “I suggest both of you don’t touch the money. It’s possible that the sender was mistaken. If the mistake is subsequently discovered, you’ll be in trouble if you cannot return them all intact.”

“You shut up!” yelled Lily Hinton with disgust. “If you have nothing better to say, shut it!”

“Do you think everyone in the world is poor like you? Someone who can’t even afford to come up with a decent betrothal gift? Forget it, there’s no point arguing with you over this. Dad, let’s just go.”

Lily didn’t stay long. She drove off shortly.

Lacey felt awful. She was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

She spoke in a low tone. “I feel the Williams family in Atheville is laying a trap for her… Super rich families are far too complicated for Lily to handle. There’s no way Lily can fight back if she discovers they’re actually making a fool of her.”

Zeke smiled wryly. I didn’t know Lacey had such a great prejudice against super-rich families. Luckily, I haven’t disclosed my identity as the Great Marshall… Otherwise, Lacey will definitely have me jilted.

He said calmly, “Don’t bother with them anymore. Even if it’s a trap, they walked right into it of their own free will. Nobody can stop them.”

Lacey sighed, “Accept whatever’s fated, be it a blessing or a curse. Forget it, I’d better go prepare for the auction sale.”

Lacey headed back to her office and went back to being busy.

Zeke took out his mobile phone and sent a text to Evan Schneider.

I don’t want to see anyone bid against Lacey at tomorrow’s auction of Hamilton Construction.

Evan Schneider replied. Understood. I’ll liaise with all other potential bidders and make sure they do refrain from competing with her.

Zeke also thought of sending a text to his mother.

He wanted to ask her to take back the betrothal gift he didn’t want. After agonizing over this for a while, however, he finally decided not to.

It’ll be better to wait till the day when Lily has fully spent the betrothal gift… then and only then I will tip off the Williams family to demand the return of the betrothal gift, thereby giving Lily the lesson she deserves.

Lily brought her father and grandfather for a fun drive. They only reached home when it was getting dark.

They spotted a figure in front of their house the moment they reached home. That person was wandering around their entrance.

Lily and her family grew alarmed all of a sudden. They thought someone had gotten their eyes on the wedding gifts bestowed upon them.

However, they realized it was none other than Emily when they approached the said mysterious figure.

“Emily, what are you doing? Why are wandering around our home?”

Emily replied with a smile, “Lily, I have a business proposal for you.”

Lily probed, feeling slightly irritated, “What is it? Tell me.”

Emily replied discreetly, “I don’t feel safe telling you about it in such a public setting. After all, it involves confidential information. Let’s talk about it inside the house.”

Lily nodded reluctantly and brought Emily into their house.

Emily closed the door and whispered, “I’m sure you know my brother has been promoted to a sergeant, right?”

Lily replied, “I do. Do you want me to get in touch with my future husband and get him to promote your brother?”

Emily shook her head. “That’s not it.”

“The point is, my brother has become a sergeant because of his benefactor, Officer Hugh. Hamilton Construction will be put on auction soon, and the person in charge is none other than Officer Hugh. My brother has come to an agreement with Officer Hugh. He’ll prioritize me over the others. Hence, I’ll be able to gain ownership over Hamilton Construction as long as I have enough capital.” Emily smiled.

Lily became alarmed all of a sudden because another person had come after her wedding gifts. “Does that mean you want to make use of my wedding gifts for the auction of Hamilton Construction?”

Emily nodded.

However, Lily rejected Emily’s request without any hesitation. “No! These are gifts from my future husband! I can’t possibly lend it to others!”

Emily tried to persuade her. “Lily, think about it! It’s such a rare opportunity for us! Hamilton Construction is a company with a net worth of ten hundred million. If we’re able to gain ownership over it through a million, that means we’ll have secured a huge fortune! If the terms are not agreeable by you, I’m willing to split the shares of a ration of sixty-forty. Of course, you’ll have the larger portion.”