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

frame the painting and put it up in my study. That way, I can look

was wordless with anger when she observed Newton’s interest and

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

the end, the vase that Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was

just wait and see.

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

out. “Our little trick does not change

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

teeth with a

Liana on the shoulder and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up soon. I have a way to

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

the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box

Alyssa, who covered her mouth and

of the KS Group to the charity auction. I bid for it as it was a rare item. I’m

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

treasure an item from his collection,” Jonah chimed

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