Chapter 215

Layton furrowed his brows at the sight of the loving couple. He didn't expect Lily to be Loid's fiancée. Loid seemed to hold much affection for her. Initially indifferent to such affairs, Layton now found himself drawn in—especially since it had to do with the Lauriers. Layton had not wanted the Four Great Families of Bridgeport to have anything to do with the auction. Anyone with the means to bid for Redushil stood a chance at winning the coveted item. Hence, he specifically excluded the Four Great Families from security arrangements. But now, faced with the revelation that Loid was romantically involved with the Weiss family's distinguished guest, Layton's resolve wavered. How could he deny them Redushil? "Mr. Weiss, don't worry," Loid interrupted Layton's internal struggle. His tone remained calm. "We'll adhere to the auction rules. Your concerns won't materialize." It took Layton a moment to get the hint. Visibly relieved, he smiled. "Apologies for making a joke of myself." L