An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 379

Jayla finally realized she had been miserably deceived. However, she only had herself to blame for her mistake. Of course, with the power the Grant family held, she could demand a refund from the auctioneer. But if she did that, she would be badly criticized. She couldn’t afford to be humiliated as such. For the sake of her reputation, she could only swallow her resentment.

Roderick added insult to injury. “Ms. Grant, it seems like the item that cost you a fortune isn’t that precious after all.”

“You can’t say that. Even though it’s lacking a few years, it’s still considered a precious treasure.” The man in the long–sleeved shirt attempted to diffuse the situation.

“Did you hear that? Even if it’s lacking, it’s still precious!” Color returned to her expression.

to ask. What’s the

troubled and answered with difficulty, “Based on its effectiveness and age, it should be around

four hundred million?” Jayla was stunned. She bought it for three

your power and wealth,

speechless. Her eyes twitched, and her expression turned sour. In

in the long–sleeved shirt chimed in, “Mr. Brooks, I don’t think you are in a position to mock her. While Ms. Grant incurred a significant loss,

Jayla’s eyes brightened. Pointing at the gemstone in his arms, she said, “Even though my treasure lacks in age, at least it’s much more useful than your item! Just look at yourselves, you idiots! You

value on happiness. As long as

few billion?”

one that recovered this red gemstone. In other words, the two billion

he suffer a loss, but he was also humiliated and called an idiot. It didn’t feel good. In a heavy voice, he commented,

it? Go sue me

what you can do if you’re not

looking irritated. However, he didn’t utter a word in fear of

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