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.

for the painting. Wasn’t she misleading me into

put it up in my

put the painting away. Betty was wordless with anger when she observed Newton’s interest and care for Lauren’s

humiliate herself by purchasing a miserly

vase that Betty splurged hundreds of thousands

and see.

hand, Liana was pacing the corridor. She had sent someone for Sophia.

hair out. “Our little trick does not change

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

with

to wait.” Sophia patted Liana on the shoulder and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up soon. I have a way to make Alice the brunt of jokes

Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton, who were antique experts, were eager to

the old fellows might break the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted. “No one’s

Alyssa,

Mrs. Taylor 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” Jasper felt obliged to explain the gift’s background because Jonah was also at the

the items in Mr. Taylor’s personal collection. He’s the top collector in Solana

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

for he was able to graciously resolve any