A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

– Yes,

answered Victor with indifference.

Marthe’s gaze fell on Lyana. Lyana’s posture was elegant, and her temperament was noble. No matter how you looked at her, she was an obedient child.

With this thought in mind, Marthe nodded and said:

– I believe in your judgment of people. Since she can catch your eye, she must be a good person. After the banquet, I’ll discuss it with your father. When the time comes, we will go see the Dubois family to ask her to marry.

When Victor heard Marthe’s words, he hastened to say:

– Mom, there’s no rush. I can take care of it myself.

When Martha heard Victor’s words, a slight smile appeared on her lips. It seemed like his son really cared about this girl. Therefore, she smiled and said,

– OK.

Vincent was not far from Marthe and Victor. He had heard everything mother and son had said. His eyes darkened as he stood there coldly.

Within seconds, Lyana arrived. She walked past Vincent and was about to move forward when she heard Vincent say,

– Doctor Dubois, I have a headache.

When Lyana heard Vincent’s words, she instantly got nervous. She quickly walked over to Vincent and grabbed his hand, hastily taking his pulse.

Frowning slightly, Lyana asked

– Why do you suddenly have a headache? You do not feel well ?

Vincent and Lyana’s actions caught the attention of everyone around them, especially Julie.

Julie frowned.

Brother Vincent clearly hated women, and he didn’t like having physical contact with a woman, but he acted very normal in front of Lyana.

Julie’s gaze fell on Lyana’s hand, which was holding Vincent’s. She bit her lip, a trace of pain appearing in her eyes.

These two seemed to have an unspoken agreement. Their movements were so familiar and natural.

Denise, who was standing to the side, clenched her teeth in anger. She wished she could cut off Lyana’s hand.

Victor looked at Lyana with admiration.

Everyone knew that Vincent’s illness was serious, but under such circumstances, Lyana was always ready to treat Vincent. That was enough to prove that Lyana was confident. In addition, she was a bold and meticulous person.

Lyana’s eyebrows furrowed more and more. A trace of concern shines in his eyes. She had taken Vincent’s pulse several times, but she felt it was normal. There is nothing abnormal.

Lyana raised her hand and looked at Vincent’s forehead. After confirming he didn’t have a fever, she looked into Vincent’s eyes and asked worriedly:

– Does it still hurt?

Inadvertently, Lyana encountered Vincent’s deep eyes. She felt like her soul was being sucked out.

Lyana’s breathing quickened.

Vincent looked at Lyana with a burning gaze. His voice was hoarse.

– It doesn’t hurt anymore.

Lyana quickly pulled her hand away. She felt that Vincent’s gaze was a little too warm. She avoided his gaze and said:

– As long as it doesn’t hurt.

For some reason, she sensed that Vincent was a bit strange today.

Denise, who was standing off to the side, watched as Lyana touched Vincent’s hand. Then, he saw Lyana caress Vincent’s forehead. Angry, he softly cursed,

– It’s immoral. A young woman touching a man’s body. What shamelessness.

When Julie heard Denise’s words, she gave her an indifferent look. She didn’t speak, but the look she wore wasn’t good either.

Lyana also pulled her hand away. However, she feared that Vincent might relapse again, so she stood beside him.

– Brother.

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Everyone turned to look. Their eyes instantly lit up. They were all amazed.

It was Muriel Johnson.

Muriel’s soft hair fell over her shoulders. When she walked, her steps were like a waterfall. The confidence she exuded made everyone look at her.

She wore a white dress. Under the light, she seemed to be enveloped in a layer of soft light, as if she were a fairy descended from the sky.

Muriel’s skin was very fair and seemed almost transparent.

She was also accompanied by four security guards and her manager. These people closely protected her. Ordinary people could not approach her.

– Mr. Harris is so generous. He even invited a popular celebrity.

– His new drama is not bad.

– Are you referring to the Quality of the Empress?

– Yes yes. She’s even prettier in person than on TV.

– Looks like Mr. Harris has prepared a lot of good things tonight.

However, what made everyone even more curious was who Muriel had just called.

Under everyone’s stunned stares, Muriel approached Lyam step by step, a bright smile on her face.

– Brother, I did not expect to meet you on such an occasion.

Lyam instantly felt the stares of the people around him. Most of them were confused.

He had never liked being stared at. Her beautiful phoenix eyes narrowed unhappily.

– Yes.

He replied coldly. Everyone around him could see him.

Muriel’s smile bloomed like a flower, but she didn’t pay much attention to it. Her gaze inadvertently landed on Vincent. She had wanted to say hello, but she didn’t want Vincent to be in the headlines tomorrow, so she didn’t say anything.

– Who exactly is this man? He is too beautiful.

– I’ve never seen him before. I don’t know which family he belongs to.

– If this man enters the entertainment industry, he will definitely become a celebrity in an instant.

…

Lyana stood to the side. She had a feeling that Lyam didn’t like Muriel.

Weren’t they both brothers and sisters?

While the others were curious about Lyam’s identity, the host, spoke up. His voice was rich and magnetic.

Everyone watched it and thought it was amazing. Their eyes widened.

Matheo was truly amazing. He had actually invited the most famous host in the world.

This host had introduced “Five Thousand Years of China”. This program was very popular. Even today, its ratings were far higher than those of other shows.

– Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. I, Vivien, have been waiting for you for a long time. I’m sure everyone knows that all the funds from the auction will be sent tonight to poor mountain areas to build a school for the children there. I’m sure everyone came with a pure heart. I thank you on behalf of these children.

After the host finished speaking, the people downstairs rushed to applaud.

– Next, we will invite the first item to be auctioned. The starting price is 50 million.

When everyone heard the price, they were all amazed.

They didn’t expect the first item to be so expensive. It seemed that Matheo had prepared a lot of good things.

They were very curious to know what the first treasure was.

Vivien smiled and said:

– Next, let’s show our first auction item.

As soon as he finished speaking, all the lights in the auction room went out.

The sudden darkness made everyone a little uneasy.

Denise’s eyes lit up. She walked over to Vincent.

As long as she threw herself on Vincent, when the lights came on, everyone realized that she was hugging Vincent.

When this happens, she will openly admit that she is Vincent’s girlfriend. Then she would insist and Vincent would never be able to clear her name.

At the thought, Denise’s lips curved into a sinister smile.

When there was only a meter left, Denise couldn’t help but accelerate.

Lyana had heard the sound of high heels all along. As everyone stood in place and stared towards the stage, this sound was particularly abrupt.

Lyana has always had good hearing, and she was much more alert than most people.

Lyana raised her hand. The next moment, a woman’s cry of pain rang out.

Lyana didn’t let go.

At that moment, the scene suddenly brightened up.

Everyone’s exclamations drowned out Denise’s painful cries.