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.

smiled. “I’d like to ask. What’s

and answered with difficulty, “Based on its effectiveness and age, it

Jayla was stunned. She bought it for three billion!

Grant, with your power and wealth, that

and her expression turned sour. In the end, it turned out that

in a position to mock her. While Ms.

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,

value on happiness. As long as we

few billion?”

to mention. The Grant family was the one that recovered this red gemstone. In other words, the two billion you just spent went

Not only did he suffer a loss, but he was also humiliated and called an idiot. It didn’t feel good. In a heavy voice, he commented, “Ms. Grant, you intentionally raised the price with malicious

me if

can do if you’re not happy about it!” She pursed her lips; her

his eyes, looking irritated. However, he didn’t

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