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.

gave up after I bid a million for the painting. Wasn’t she misleading me

and put it up in my study. That way,

painting away. Betty was wordless with anger when she

might humiliate herself by purchasing a miserly gift. To her dismay, Lauren decided to be creative by presenting a

Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was

see. You’re dead

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

“Our little trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of Alice.

squinted her eyes dangerously and whispered, “Lia, It looks like it’s

gritted her teeth with a malicious gleam in her

Sophia patted Liana on the shoulder and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up

Newton. The Georgian–era drinkware that Jasper bought for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of

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

Alyssa, who covered

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 top collector in Solana City when it comes to antiques.” Newton sighed

you treasure an item from his collection,” Jonah chimed in

was a natural peacemaker, for he was able to graciously resolve any conflict with