Semua Bab Princess Cromwell and Her Six Brothers: Bab 1961 - Bab 1970

As soon as the words were spoken, all the guests stood up and headed toward the second floor. Amelia and her companions followed the crowd.The hall on the second floor was much smaller than the one downstairs, but its decor was far more exquisite.In the center stood a small auction platform, surrounded by about fifty chairs. Everyone took their seats according to the names posted behind each chair."Ms. Cromwell, our seats are over there," Reginald pointed to the left.Amelia nodded, "Let's go and sit down first."Once all the guests were seated, the host glanced at the cards in his hand and then looked up.The lights dimmed, and the auction officially began.Following his script, the host enthusiastically introduced the purpose of tonight's banquet: to build ten Hope Primary Schools in remote mountain areas.A projector then played footage of children in the mountains attending class in dilapidated classrooms. Each child listened attentively to the teacher, their eyes full of hope

This time, there were a dozen or so more items up for auction than usual. The guests present might find this more interesting, but for Geoffrey, this was the last auction.Using charity auctions for money laundering and fraud was an excellent method, but if someone with intent started investigating, it would never hold up. He was well aware of Amelia's purpose in coming here—she wanted to reclaim the chamber of commerce.He decided to kill two birds with one stone: not only did he make money, but he also returned the chamber to her. As for what chaos might ensue in the chamber afterward, it had nothing to do with him.When the other guests heard Geoffrey bid $10,000,000, they all exclaimed, "Mr. Wolley rarely participates in auctions. Who would have thought he'd spend $10,000,000 on Stellar Tears this time!""Ordinary gold and silver jewelry can't compare to Stellar Tears. Rumor has it that whoever possesses Stellar Tears will be blessed by the heavens, and everything they do will go

Geoffrey's pupils contracted: "I... I don't know what you're talking about.""Playing dumb?" Amelia's lips curled up. "I can tell from the look on your face that you're lying. I have plenty of ways to make you talk."Just by observing his facial expressions, Amelia had already deduced his lie.Amelia then turned around and scanned the room. She had started counting people as soon as she entered: 23 guests and 8 waiters. But after counting again, the number of guests remained the same, only the waiters were one short."Looks like someone went to tip them off." Amelia raised an eyebrow. "Geoffrey, you'd better make use of your last bit of value.""I won't betray him!" Geoffrey's face turned ashen as he shouted, "Someone! Get this troublemaker out of here!""I'd like to see who dares!" Connor shouted sternly. "This is a matter between Mr. Wolley and me. Anyone who steps forward is going against the Hewson family!"Geoffrey looked deeply at Amelia. "Do you think you're so clever, that eve

"From now on, the Chamber of Commerce will no longer be controlled by foreign forces." Amelia's voice was cold and clear. "From this moment, we will sever all cooperation with foreign entities and will no longer provide them with any assistance. This includes all of you—if anyone violates this, they will be expelled from the Chamber.""This was my great-grandfather's wish when he founded the Chamber: a gentleman knows what should and should not be done.""We will not bow for a few bowls of rice. Next, there will be a reshuffling in Miami. Those who pass the test can remain in the Chamber. Money can be made together, but only within America."Dominic and Reginald, along with several others, responded loudly, "We will all follow Ms. Cromwell's lead."A few people looked grim. They had thought that with Geoffrey's downfall, someone else would take over and continue leading them to profit. Who would have expected that after Amelia became president, she would immediately cut off their sour

"I guarantee to complete the task!" Elijah said excitedly, standing next to Geoffrey and waving his fist in front of him.Seeing this, Geoffrey nervously swallowed. He was truly afraid of being beaten; ever since he started working in Miami, he had never encountered someone who would just start hitting without a word. Everyone else treated him with respect.Amelia's thin lips curled slightly: "What are you here in Miami to do this time?"As soon as Amelia finished speaking, Elijah was already poised and ready at the side."The things we did..." Geoffrey looked at Elijah's fist, as big as a sandbag, fear flashing in his eyes. "Don't you already know everything? Why are you still asking me..."He had just finished speaking when Elijah's palm landed on his face the next second: "Who told you to talk to the boss with that attitude? You answer whatever the boss asks!"Geoffrey endured the pain on his face: "Gambling, organ trafficking, inciting unrest in Miami.""That's all?" Amelia's gaze