Chapter 125
Chapter 125:
Emalee had just finished a call with her family, providing a brief update on the auction results. When she turned around, she saw Phillip standing there, frozen in place. Intrigued, she approached to see what had caught his attention.
As soon as she saw the Longevity Pill in Phillip’s hand, she gasped in shock. The porcelain bottle, the aroma, and even the color of the pill were identical to the one Ashton had given her grandfather.
This revelation suggested that Ashton’s gift to Bobby might indeed be a genuine Longevity Pill.
Phillip gripped the pill tightly, his anger nearly pushing him to smash it on the ground. However, recalling its nearly three-million-dollar value, he gritted his teeth and carefully placed it back in the bottle.
Despite the evidence, he refused to believe it. “No way,” he muttered, shaking his head in denial. “Ashton couldn’t possibly have gotten a real one for Bobby. It must be a fake, just a really good imitation.” He repeated this to himself, as if trying to block out the unsettling truth.
As they made their way to the entrance of the auction venue, they noticed Ashton still there, casually scrolling through his phone. Phillip quickly brushed aside his doubts, clenched his jaw, and strode toward Ashton.
He hadn’t even reached him when he started taunting Ashton with biting sarcasm. “Well, well! Look at you! Skipping the auction, huh? Makes sense. Someone of your caliber wouldn’t even make the cut. Just loitering outside, pretending you’ve taken part in it p>
Ashton pocketed his phone, a smile playing on his lips. “Not exactly. I’m just curious to see if you can confirm the pill I gifted Bobby was a fake. Judging by your grin, have you stumbled upon some proof p>
Phillip’s smile faltered, and he momentarily struggled to respond. Despite his belief that Ashton had gifted Bobby a high-quality counterfeit pill, he couldn’t ignore the fact that both the packaging and the pill in his hand were perfect replicas of the genuine article.
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Lacking concrete proof, Phillip found himself briefly flustered. However, his embarrassment was fleeting. He quickly regained his composure, and his arrogance returned.
“Fine, I can’t pin you down in this moment, but don’t get too comfortable,” Phillip sneered. “The Watsons and the James families have successfully acquired a Longevity Pill, securing a vital spot in that significant cooperative project! You think you’re untouchable with the Campbell family backing you. But once our families elevate their status through this project, even the Campbells will think twice before crossing us. And you? You’ll always be just a leech, forever inferior to me p>
Phillip’s laughter, almost hysterical, reverberated around them. His wild demeanor caused Emalee’s expression to turn serious. After their encounter with the gangsters, Ashton’s courage stood in stark contrast to Phillip’s timidity. Phillip seemed aware of this too, feeling Ashton as a constant irritant.
As a result, Phillip’s reactions became more unpredictable whenever Ashton was involved. Ashton, on the other hand, appeared unfazed by Phillip’s antics. He gave a slight smile and replied, “Ever heard what happens when you count your chickens before they hatch? It’s a bit early for you to be so cheerful. Even if you’re eager to triumph over me, wouldn’t it be wiser to wait until the partnership is officially confirmed? Otherwise, you might find your celebration was in vain p>
Phillip gave a contemptuous snort and replied, “You don’t know shit! I’m just playing my part right now. Now that I’ve secured the Longevity Pill, nothing—not even divine intervention—can derail our plans. Remember that p>
Ashton smiled enigmatically, shrugged, and said, “Well, then I can only wish you the best of luck.” He then noticed the porcelain bottle with the Longevity Pill protruding from Phillip’s bag and added, “By the way, did you ever consider that the Longevity Pill you’re so pleased about might actually be courtesy of me p>