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.

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

put it up in

Betty was wordless with anger when she observed Newton’s interest and care for Lauren’s

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

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

just wait and see. You’re dead meat!”

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

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

gets, the weirder he acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously and whispered, “Lia, It looks

with a malicious

VIP is showing up soon. I have a way to make Alice the brunt of jokes

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

valuable gift, Newton hugged the

antics, including Alyssa, who covered

it was a rare item. I’m glad that you like it” Jasper felt obliged to explain

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

he heard that you treasure an item from his collection,” Jonah chimed

peacemaker, for he was able to graciously