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 misleading me into buying a counterfeit

child — Newton lamented. “Ben, frame the painting and put it up in my study. That

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

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

hundreds of thousands

and see. You’re dead meat!”

Liana was pacing the corridor. She had sent someone for Sophia. Sophia showed up, arms crossed on her chest and

what do we do?” Liana almost tore her hair out. “Our little trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of Alice. Not only that, they’ve

older he gets, the weirder he acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously

teeth with a malicious gleam in

Sophia patted Liana on the shoulder and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up soon. I have a way to make Alice the brunt of jokes and

Georgian–era drinkware that Jasper bought for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton, who were antique experts, were eager to check out the beauty of the

fellows might break the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted. “No one’s touching the gift from my

including Alyssa, who covered her mouth and

it as it was a rare item. I’m glad that you like it” Jasper felt obliged to explain the gift’s background because Jonah was also at the

Taylor’s personal collection. He’s the top collector in

would love it if he heard that you treasure an item

graciously resolve any conflict with his calm composure