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.

up after I bid a million for the painting. Wasn’t she misleading me into buying a counterfeit at

painting and put it up in my

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

had much allowance, might humiliate herself by purchasing a

the end, the vase that Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was overshadowed by a shabby

and see.

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

trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of Alice. Not only that, they’ve

acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously

now?” Liana gritted her teeth with

and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up soon. I have a way to make Alice

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

the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted. “No one’s touching the gift

guffawed at his antics, including Alyssa, who covered her mouth

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

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

that you treasure an item from his collection,” Jonah

he was able to graciously resolve any conflict with his calm composure