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Chapter 178 Love Could Change

Two evenings later, as the Cameron family’s troubles stirred gossip, an auction unfolded in an Aquapolis- auction house.

Maggie and Mia arrived and briefly surveyed the auction items.

Since the event hadn’t officially begun, all items were presented in transparent cases with professional lighting and secured locks.

Maggie and Mia walked around the hall. After confirming that the auction had the music score and vintage fan Maggie desired, they aimed to secure seats with better views.

However, after taking just a few steps, they encountered a familiar face.

Beth, donned in a pink asymmetrical dress and holding a wine glass, directed someone while glancing around the display cases.

Upon spotting Maggie, Beth’s demeanor cooled a notch.

In that moment, Emma rushed over. “Beth, I spotted a pen I think Ericko would like. Please reserve it for

me.”

Beth remained silent initially, and Emma realized her blunder upon following Beth’s gaze to Maggie and Mia.

“Oh, look. The Camerons‘ princess has graced us with her presence amidst their difficulties. I wonder if the Camerons will ever repay their debts,” Emma quipped, her sarcasm evident.

She had shoulder–length hair, which made her look chic.

Maggie smirked and retorted, “Ms. Holland, you seem to worry a lot despite your young age. No wonder you appear more mature than our peers.”

With that remark, Emma’s ire flared. “Maggie, you’re just a foster daughter of the Camerons. They’re on the verge of bankrupt, yet you still have the audacity to say such things here?”

Unperturbed, Maggie met Emma’s gaze with a slight smile. “Even if the Camerons are facing problems, it’s still better than the Hollands, who’ve been reduced to begging these past few years. Do you think the Hollands have made a comeback? Or do you believe that being a trophy wife, with your achievements merely bought with money, secures your future?”

Emma seethed with anger at Maggie’s words and nearly lost her composure as she trembled with fury.

maintained her smile, her eyes filled with open disdain and mockery. Her expression

as if trying to stir up trouble, she kindly advised, “But seriously, Ms. Holland, you need to improve your

paled before turning red, feeling her deepest insecurities

a sincere look, as if offering

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you’re sharp–tongued, and you even brought a good helper. But I advise you not to go too far,” Beth warned, pulling Emma to her side

Maggie asked, smiling.

provocatively, “Ms. Bray, are you angry? Are you upset? But what can

smile was both mocking and arrogant.

a shameless woman before. Normally composed, she now

a dark look and left with Emma

and Mia stood in place,

was wearing red nail polish, finished her champagne with

dog that barks doesn’t bite. Someone like

“Leo, there’s been a change of plans. I think you need to come over.

and knowing her, she’ll probably compete with me,” Maggie

Dunphy’s birthday was coming up. Kevin was the piano teacher Leo had introduced to her. Over

Torvalan that was up for grabs at this auction. Despite not being an original manuscript, it could be

pinned by Torvalan, it was traced on the paper

faint imprints, coupled with occasional ink seepage, were meticulously replicated by someone, giving it a semblance of

have preferred to obtain Torvalan’s genuine manuscript, which had been lost for years, this replicated version that involved the tracing of his actual

to bid on this sheet music as a gift for him. Additionally, she had

rumored to be painted by a famous artist from the Victorian period. She intended to buy it and give

Beth’s reaction Maggie felt that if Beth caught wind of her plans, she would definitely try to thwart them. So, she had to call Leo, someone who had no apparent

auction this time?” Maggie hung up and

vase, Mia replied. Sensing Maggie’s gaze, she shivered

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feeling that Maggie’s up to something