Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 179

“You’re right Dad.” Javier and Sophia could only agree with Newton with apologetic smiles.

Tam so happy with this gift Where’s Lauren? I want to give her a hug!” Newton beamed.

“Ms. Lauren says she won’t join us because she’s sick. She’ll meet you in person later,” Ben reported.

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tarted a bidding war with me and made me buy the painting. How could you do this to me?”

Jasper looked glum as he shot icy glares at Alyssa.

“I made you buy it? When did I do that? Alyssa’s eyes glimmered, looking as though she was in shock.

Jonah was the first to stand up for Alyssa. He snickered. “Ms. Gardner, the auction is open to the public. It was a fair game, Alice could not have forced you to buy the painting against your will. Don’t you think it was your personal decision?”

“She knew I wanted the painting. That’s why she started the bidding war with me. Whenever I raised my paddle, she’d follow suit. This continued until the price was 900 thousand from the starting price of 100 thousand.

million for the painting. Wasn’t

it up in my study. That way,

and carefully put the painting away. Betty was wordless with anger when

herself by purchasing a miserly gift. To her dismay, Lauren decided to be

vase that Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was overshadowed by a

wait and see. You’re

She had sent someone for Sophia. Sophia showed

what do we do?” Liana almost tore her hair out. “Our little trick does

gets, the weirder he acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously and whispered, “Lia, It looks like it’s time to put plan B

Liana gritted her teeth with a malicious gleam in her

up soon. I have a

Jasper bought for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton,

the old fellows might break the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly

Alyssa, who covered her

of the KS Group to the charity auction. I bid for it as it was a rare item. I’m glad that you like it”

items in Mr. Taylor’s personal collection. He’s the top collector in Solana City when it comes to antiques.” Newton

love it if he heard that you treasure an item from his collection,” Jonah chimed in

for he was able to graciously resolve any