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 at a high price?

painting and put it up in my study.

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

Lauren, who never had much allowance, might humiliate herself by purchasing a miserly gift. To her dismay, Lauren decided to be creative by presenting a

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

see.

someone for Sophia. Sophia showed up, arms crossed

“Our little trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of Alice. Not only that, they’ve gotten closer because of

unexpected. The older he gets, the weirder he acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously and whispered, “Lia, It looks like it’s time to put plan B in action

now?” Liana gritted her teeth with a malicious gleam

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

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

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

his antics, including Alyssa, who covered her mouth and

charity auction. I bid for it as it was a rare item. I’m glad

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

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

was able to graciously resolve any conflict with his calm composure