Chapter - 123

Hmm…

Lily was tempted by the offer.

I’ll be able to gain ownership over Hamilton Construction with a net worth of a thousand million just by spending a hundred million?

It sounds like a bargain to me!

Jeremy could barely hold back his excitement. “Officer Hugh? Are you talking about the one from Military District?”

“It’s none other than him!” Emily nodded.

Jeremy was delighted. “What a surprise! I didn’t expect Sam to be one of Officer Hugh’s subordinates!”

“If Officer Hugh’s behind this, I’m certain we’ll be able to gain ownership over the Hamilton Group! It definitely sounds like a great bargain, but we still have to think about it.”

Emily nodded in understanding. “No problem! Please get back to me as soon as possible! Preferably before tomorrow morning.”

She departed right after she finished her sentence.

Jeremy beckoned Lily over. “Lily, I really think you should collaborate with Emily. If your future husband knows you managed to leverage on the fortune he’s presented you, I’m sure he’ll adore you even more.”

“Mm. You’re right, dad. I’ve been thinking about that too. Apart from that, Lacey’s been eyeing Hamilton Construction as well! I won’t allow her to achieve what she wants!”

“Lacey and Zeke told me the gifts might be a trap! Screw it! I’ll definitely prove them wrong!”

Jeremy nodded and instructed, “Head over to the auction firm with Emily tomorrow in the morning. Emily is quite capable when it comes to negotiating. After all, she’s been in the corporate world for quite some time.”

Paradis Auction was a second-rate auction house.

Usually, the items auctioned through Paradis Auction would cost no more than ten million.

However, Hamilton Construction, with a reserve price of one hundred million, would be auctioned through Paradis Auction.

Officer Hugh had been the one behind such an arrangement as he intended to limit the participants of the auction.

It would be better if there were a limited number of participants. Sam and Emily wouldn’t have to go through a fierce competition if that was the case.

However, he had no idea just how many people had already had their eyes on Hamilton Construction. They had been constantly on the lookout for Hamilton Construction’s activities.

Although the auction was carried out by a relatively subpar auctioneer, a lot of top corporate players had gotten word about it beforehand.

However, Evan had gotten in touch with the said corporate players in advance. They weren’t there because Evan had told them to stay away from Hamilton Construction.

Although there were still a few corporate players around, they were but Evan’s pawns.

Meanwhile, Lacey and Zeke had already made it to the auction hall.

Lacey frowned at the sight of the isolated hall. “It seems like something’s wrong! There are only a relatively few people in the hall! I mean, I know at least ten corporate players who are interested in the Hamilton Group! However, they’re not even around!”

Zeke chuckled, trying to reassure her, “I mean, they’re from such a prominent background. Perhaps they’re too lazy to show up for such a trivial auction.”

Although Lacey had her doubts, she nodded at his words.

At the same time, a Rolls Royce Shadow stopped beside them.

Lily and Emily made their way out of the luxurious car.

Lacey was shocked and asked, “Lily, why are you here with Emily?”

Lily replied indifferently, “I’ve taken your words into consideration. You’re right! I should invest the wedding gifts I’ve received. Hence, I’m here with Emily to obtain the Hamilton Group.”

Lacey felt infuriated. “Lily, that’s too much of you!”

“We’re a family! You refused to work with me, yet you’ve turned to an outsider to compete with me! Does that mean she’s offered you better terms as compared to the ones I have offered you?”

Lily raised her voice in return, “What sort of nonsense are you talking about? A family? We’re not from the same family! Have you forgotten that grandpa has banished your family? He no longer acknowledges Daniel as his son!”

Lacey stuttered, no longer able to keep her cool.

Zeke broke the silence all of a sudden. “Lily, are you going to partake in the auction with your wedding gifts? Here’s a heads-up for you! You should really refrain from doing such a thing! You’ll be in huge trouble if you fail to return the gifts from the Williams family from Atheville should they demand you do so.”

Emily mocked, “Ha! Zeke, you’re the least qualified person here to utter such words! Do you think those from the Williams family are going to place great emphasis on such trivial wedding gifts like you?”

She continued with malice in her voice, “Perhaps the wedding gifts worthy of two hundred million are nothing for the Williams family from ! “Look at you instead! You couldn’t even prepare a dowry of three hundred thousand back then! Lily, just ignore him. It’s time to go!”

Lily jeered before leaving in anger, “Hmph! They must just be jealous! That’s why they’re making such mean remarks! Just wait until I become part of the Williams family from Atheville! I bet they won’t be able to hold back their envy by then!”