Chapter 886
Otherwise, how could the Murphy family dare to say that he could cure her father-in-law’s illness?
Ruby Taylor hurriedly told Mrs. Lou Taylor her guess.
However, Madam Lou sighed again.
“How could we not know? But your father and your brother-in-law’s lives are in their hands. What can we do?”
Ruby’s face was filled with disbelief.
“Are we going to be controlled by them just like that?”
Before Ruby, the backbone was not so easy to break.
Madam Lou lowered her eyes and said, “They gave us an extra set of expensive real estate and promised that no matter what happens in the future, we will never be enemies with the Murphy family again. Now, Halcyon’s economy is in turmoil. Although our family used to be a doctor in the early years, we have long changed to business. Compared to an old family like the Murphy family, we are still very inexperienced. We can’t withstand any big impact.”
Before Ruby could say anything else, Mrs. Lou suddenly bent her legs and knelt in front of Ruby Taylor. Ruby was shocked and quickly supported Mrs. Lou.
“Mom, what are you doing? Get up quickly!”
However, Mrs. Lou stubbornly refused to get up. Her eyes were red as she said, “Ruby, you’re a good child. Since you already know the truth, don’t force us anymore, okay? Don’t threaten us with the child in your stomach for your friend. Just take it that I’m begging you!”
Ruby’s eyes were red and filled with struggle. The reason why she played along with her mother-in-law Mrs. Taylor was because she still brought Melody Fox to Insterimond.
One reason was that she couldn’t bear to see her husband Mason Taylor plead. Another reason was that she wanted to see if she could change Mason’s parents’ minds and finally work hard for Melody Fox.
However, in the face of Mrs. Lou, who was kneeling in front of her, Ruby, who was extremely conflicted, finally bit her lip and agreed.
Seeing Ruby nod, Mrs. Lou felt relieved. Then, she picked up Ruby’s phone and said, “Before the auction ends, I’ll keep the phone for you. You can rest in your room.” “Mom!” Ruby quickly stood up and said, “Give me back my phone. I won’t force you anymore. I just want to tell my friend.”
“No way!”
“Why?”
Madam Lou frowned and said, “The Taylor family developed by our family has always been sold at auction. If this matter gets out, it will cause a huge impact on our Taylor family’s reputation, so you can’t tell anyone about this.”
Ruby clenched her fists and said, “Then at least let me tell my friend. I’ll say that I’m not feeling well, so I won’t participate in the press conference. Otherwise, my friend will definitely be anxious.”
“It’s not too late to tell her after the auction ends. In any case, the auction will end with at most two little Fox.”
Madam Lou was not soft-hearted at all. She left a few bodyguards in the room to keep an eye on her in case she escaped or hurt herself. She left the room quickly.
As soon as Madam Lou walked out of the door, the expression on her face became indifferent.
Right at this moment, the phone rang again.
The caller ID was still Melody Fox.
Madam Lou felt that it was noisy, so she simply turned off Ruby’s phone.
The butler stepped forward and asked, “Madam, the chairman has already left. Are you going to the auction venue?”
Madam Lou thought for a moment and nodded. “I’ll go too. The success rate of synthesizing the Green Velvet here is too low. I don’t know what items will be at the next auction. Moreover, if I go, I can tell the Murphy family in person. I’ll only be at ease after confirming that they will send someone over to treat me after the auction.”
The butler immediately nodded and said, “I’ll prepare the car and send you there personally.”
“You can stay at home.” Mrs. Lou stopped the housekeeper and said, “My second daughter-in-law’s temper is too
temperamental. Stay at home in case she takes things too hard.”
After giving her instructions, Mrs. Lou sighed again and said, “I really shouldn’t have let go of Mason to marry this woman back then! Actually, the second daughter-in-law I liked back then was the Murphy family’s, Janet Murphy… It’s a pity that Janet Murphy was arrogant and only had eyes for the Swanson family, the one called the Living King of Hell.”
The butler looked down and said, “Wasn’t there a rumor a while ago that Miss Murphy was involved in a murder case? Although Second Young Mistress Huo’s conditions are very ordinary, she’s still average…”
Madam Lou’s mood improved a little.
“Alright, I know you’re trying to persuade me to relax. I didn’t say anything, right? Keep an eye on her. Maybe she’s pregnant with a boy?”
She had spent so much effort explaining just now and even knelt down to Ruby for the sake of the child in Ruby’s stomach.
Otherwise, she could have just used force.
The butler hurriedly nodded. “Don’t worry, I’ll guarantee that Second Young Mistress Huo won’t suffer any losses.
Madam Lou emphasized in a low voice, “The most important thing is the child in her stomach.”
“Yes, I understand.”
After giving her instructions, Madam Lou took a car to the auction venue.
The Taylor family’s mansion was less than ten points away from the auction venue, so there was more than enough time going to the venue.
Melody Fox called twice in a row, but Ruby did not pick up. She could not help but worry for Ruby.
“Aaron Berg, I can’t contact Ruby. Send someone to find Ruby to see if anything happened. I’ll go to the auction hall to see if she’s already there.”
Aaron Berg could not help but ask, “Miss Fox, could it be that she knew that there was a ghost at the auction, so she felt guilty and did not dare to answer your call?”
“Not a chance.”
Melody Fox frowned and said, “Even if she really knew in advance that there was something wrong with the auction, it must be because there was nothing she could do. Something must have happened if she didn’t answer my call. Quickly send someone over… Forget it, go over it personally and see what’s going on. It’s best if you can see her.”
“But Sir asked me to stay by your side and protect you.”
Melody Fox said in a deep voice, “I don’t want to repeat myself.”
Aaron Berg felt the sudden change in Melody Fox’s aura. Aaron did not dare to say anything else. After responding with a “yes”, he quickly left to locate Ruby.
Melody Fox did not delay any further and walked across the road.
Fortunately, Ruby had left her invitation letter yesterday. Otherwise, if she could not contact Ruby, she would not even be able to enter the auction.
The auction venue was very close to the hotel. They would arrive soon.
After the invitation letter, the person in charge of welcoming the guests led her in.
After walking to the third row, the hostess made an inviting gesture and said, “Your seats are in this row. The dining area is on the left. You can eat there before the auction begins.”
Spencer thanked Melody Fox. “Thank you.”
“It’s my duty.” The hostess was very polite.
It wasn’t because of her, but because of her outfit.
Her outfit today was worth at least seven digits. It would not be like the previous sales office where some blind person deliberately made things difficult for her.
Before the hostess left, she specially told her:
The invitation specified only which row and no seat number, so she could choose any empty seat.
Melody Fox did not sit down. Instead, he brought Spencer along and started looking for Ruby.