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.

Wasn’t she misleading me into buying

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

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

of thousands on was overshadowed by a shabby

and see. You’re

the corridor. She had sent someone for

we do?” Liana almost tore her hair out. “Our little trick does not

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

her teeth with a malicious gleam in

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 ruin

presented to Newton. The Georgian–era drinkware that Jasper bought for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton, who were

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

including Alyssa, who covered her

the charity auction. I bid for it as it was a rare item. I’m glad that you like it” Jasper felt obliged to explain

personal collection. He’s the top collector in Solana City when it comes to antiques.”

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

he was able to graciously resolve any