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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.

her smile, her eyes filled with open disdain and mockery. Her expression made Emma wish

trouble, she kindly advised, “But seriously, Ms. Holland, you need to improve

paled before turning red, feeling her deepest insecurities

a sincere look, as if offering friendly advice.

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good helper. But I advise you not to go too far,” Beth warned, pulling Emma to her

asked,

a pause, she continued, provocatively, “Ms. Bray, are you angry? Are you upset? But what can you

both

shameless woman before. Normally composed,

let’s go,” Beth said with a dark look and left with Emma

and Mia stood in place, watching

champagne with a bored expression. “How lame. They’re leaving already.”

she said slowly, “A dog

a change of plans. I think you need to come

ran into Beth, and knowing her, she’ll probably compete with me,”

here initially because Kevin Dunphy’s birthday was coming up. Kevin was the piano teacher Leo had introduced to her. Over the years, he had taught her and

and Leo caught wind of a piano composition by the renowned pianist Torvalan that was up for grabs at this auction. Despite not being an original manuscript, it could be said to be authentic.

the paper beneath his real manuscript

with occasional ink seepage, were meticulously replicated by someone, giving it a

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

approaching, Maggie intended to bid on this sheet music as a gift for him. Additionally, she had crafted a personalized brooch to present to

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

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 connection

Gatlins submit for auction this time?” Maggie hung up and turned

replied. Sensing Maggie’s gaze, she shivered

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a feeling that