Chapter 19

Vincent Dunn’s sharp gaze suddenly turned toward the source of the commotion.

He saw Layla Taylor’s mother pointing her finger at Layla and scolding loudly. What was shocking was that she wasn’t criticizing anyone else but Layla’s fiancé, Gavin Clifford, his master.

At this moment, Layla, who heard her mother scolding her beloved, had a panicked expression in her eyes and protested in a loud voice, “No, it’s not true!

“Mom! Gavin is not a worthless person. He’s amazing and very capable!” Layla defended her fiancé.

“Shut up!”

But the one saying this was not Ruby Taylor, Layla’s mother. It was her father, Jackson Taylor.

Jackson furrowed his brows and stared at Layla.

He frowned and scolded his daughter, “Don’t you realize where we are? You’re making a scene and showing no manners!”

“Yeah, that’s right, Caleb Taylor chimed in as his voice sounded sarcastic on the other side.

“All of this is because of a wastrel who has lost everything,” said Caleb.

“Gavin used to be the young heir of the Clifford family.” Caleb continued, “But now that the Clifford family has fallen and lost their fortune, what’s his worth?”

On the other side, even Caleb’s wife chimed in.

She said, “Exactly, it’s better to marry someone from another family who is wealthy as well. At least you can still benefit the Taylor family.”

“You… you guys… I won’t allow you to speak ill of Gavin like that!” said Layla.

Layla’s eyes were on the verge of tears. Seeing tears welling up in Layla’s eyes, Ruby immediately yelled, “Hold your tears in!

The bidding is about to start. Don’t embarrass me here!”

They scorned Layla and even silenced her. They found that Layla was making them feel embarrassed.

They wouldn’t even let Layla speak up as they didn’t want her to raise her voice.

Not many people heard Layla’s words.

On the contrary, their berating and the voices of those reprimanding Layla were loud enough for almost everyone in the

hall to hear.

Many people in the room felt that Layla’s situation was unjust. They began to feel sorry for Layla, showing sympathy in their

eyes.

In response to this situation, Vincent reacted with a cold, disdainful huff, letting out a cold hum from his mouth.

go,” said

of the stage where the bidding

drew the attention of everyone

seeing Vincent’s arrival, the host of the bidding

gentlemen, please take your seats. Today,

600 million dollars?

Such a large sum of money, and it seemed that it’d been

to great

Taylor family’s side, they noticed

said Ruby as she urgently pulled Layla.

your seats. It’s about to start. I can’t wait to sign the contract with Horizon Group for

in their eyes as they joined

the other hand, Caleb, whether intentionally boasting or for some other reason, leisurely commented.

“Ruby, don’t worry. Today, this 600-million-dollar

words instantly drew envious glares from those around them.

was

like before. The Taylor family

couldn’t help but feel this gnawing resentment.

Caleb’s words and noticed the surrounding glares,

posture and said, “That’s right! Indeed, this is the strength of our Taylorizon Group. It’s all thanks

Well, it’s just sort of!” she

was mediocre was akin to asking for

provoke further resentment

were grinding their teeth, wishing they could devour

didn’t dare act out because the relationship between Horizon Group and the

face of these hostile gazes, the Taylor family members felt

others suffered, the happier they

“Hello, everyone!”

boomed from the

was Vincent’s

entire venue immediately fell silent, with all the anxious and expectant eyes turning towards Vincent, who stood in the center of

excited were the Taylor family members, especially Jackson, Caleb, Ruby, and

expressions, as though they

remained expressionless.

stage and began with a

his words fell, the hall erupted into thunderous applause, like a welcoming ceremony for the wealthiest

members of the Taylor family, in particular, applauded enthusiastically,

did not bask in this reception and didn’t seem to enjoy the applause. Instead, he raised his

the hall came to an abrupt halt, and all

status and words held immense power. It highlighted

begin this bidding ceremony, I need to do something.”

entire audience was

hall was

and something else needed to be done.

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