Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 552

He really felt like he was being taken for a fool, and Beatrice’s behavior was just too much.

She had the audacity to host a public auction alongside Sotheby’s, but how could her tiny auction compare to Sotheby’s?

And she even brought in some so–called “experts” to fool him.

Red–faced with anger, Manuel stormed up to Beatrice, “Ms. Beatrice, do you got anything to say for yourself? You promised ten times compensation if it’s fake, you can keep your word.”

The auction was in total chaos.

“Beatrice went too far. Claiming it’s for charity, this is straight–up fraud.”

fake. This painting is worth 20 million, is she ready to pay 200 million?”

it’s for charity. Most

going down the

she didn’t expect this turn

already throwing her off, and now

only stepped out for a

a high price, we’re victims here too. But as the hosts, we take responsibility for the fake painting. We will compensate Mr. Manuel for his loss and report this to the police. Let’s catch those con artists selling fake paintings and prevent more people from being duped. We hope you can forgive our mistake. I promise, as a personal gesture, to donate 5

worked wonders, the crowd

made them turn from fraudster into victim.

in the crowd, thinking, “She’s crafty. How could she be content being my father’s secret lover?

Agnes thought, the more suspicious she felt.

fool, and he