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 she

in my study. That way, I can look at it whenever I feel like

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

might humiliate herself by purchasing a miserly gift.

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

just wait and see. You’re dead

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

her hair out. “Our little trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of Alice. Not

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

Liana gritted her teeth with a malicious gleam in her

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

Jasper bought for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton, who were antique experts, were

might break the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted.

including Alyssa, who covered her mouth and

a rare item. I’m glad that you

collection. He’s the top collector in Solana City when it comes

you treasure an item from his

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