The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu
Chapter 1271

"What? A pure jade vase from ancient times?!"

"The Turnbulls really are rich!"

"That has to be worth billions..."

As the guests went abuzz, Hugh announced, "With this gift, on behalf of the Norsedam Turnbulls, I wish Mr. Pearce good health and prosperity."

"How kind of you! Thank you very much." Gene smiled and nodded.

He was close with the Turnbulls, and they were tight as business partners.

Although the main family did not come, a branch family was here and brought such a precious present, so it counted.

And it was a grace to be remembered.

"That pure jade vase dates back to an ancient civilization? That's why the Turnbulls are the top philanthropists of the country, willingly donating such a treasure." "They really are generous!"

Hugh was smiling smugly as he basked in the praise, feeling immeasurably smug.

It did hurt spending so much money on the vase, but being praised and making a good impression on Gene made up for it.

Moreover, getting into Gene's good graces and getting a chance to work with him was definitely worth the millions of dollars in investment.

Convinced that he would soon get a return for his investment, he could not wipe the smirk off his face.

However, he suddenly felt upset when he glanced at Frank and found no reaction from him at all, let alone jealousy.

Still, he calmed down soon enough-he would have Frank resting in pieces eventually!

"Alright, let's start the bidding now!"

"50 million!"

"60 million!"

"100 million!"

Hugh's grin broadened as many among the guests began to make their bids.

However, just as someone made the 100 million dollar bid, a cold voice shouted from the distance, "Wait!"

"What?"

The voice drew every attention, and everyone turned to see the man in the corner, slowly making his way through the crowd and up to the stage. Naturally, it was Frank.

Before he could speak, however, Hugh glowered and snapped, "What do you think you are doing?! Are you trying to cause a disturbance in Mr. Pearce's charity auction?!"

"Frank!"

Gene's eyes lit up, but Frank shot him a look to stop him from speaking.

Now was not the time for nostalgia, as Frank noticed an issue with the pure jade vase.

And being as shrewd as Gene, he could tell from Frank's gesture that he had something important to say.

He could wait until Frank was done to announce their connection anyway.

At the same time, Frank walked onstage, studying the pure jade vase that sat on the table covered in velvet cloth.

It was counterfeit, just as he thought!

A week ago, he did not look at it closely and did not notice the miniscule signs of alterations at the vase pedestal.

A week later, after he stabilized his cultivation, his sight was naturally much better than a week ago.

That was why he could spot it immediately now.

"This vase is a counterfeit," he announced flatly in front of all the guests after a brief silence.

"What?!"

Hugh flew into a rage right then.

His heart was thumping as he sensed danger, but he certainly could not expose himself when so many people were watching, least of all Gene!