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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.

open disdain and mockery. Her expression made Emma

to stir up trouble, she kindly advised, “But seriously, Ms. Holland, you need to improve your taste. With your eye

red, feeling

wore a sincere look,

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you not to go too far,”

Maggie asked, smiling.

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

both mocking and arrogant.

before. Normally composed, she now felt her

said with a dark look and left with Emma without

and Mia stood in place,

who was wearing red nail polish, finished her champagne with a bored expression.

she said slowly, “A dog that barks doesn’t bite. Someone like Beth

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

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

come here initially because Kevin Dunphy’s birthday was coming up. Kevin was the piano teacher Leo had introduced to her.

wind of a piano composition by the renowned pianist Torvalan that was up for grabs at this auction. Despite not being an original manuscript,

on the paper beneath his real manuscript that carried the

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

manuscript, which had been lost for years, this replicated version that involved the tracing of his actual handwriting

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

there was an antique fan rumored to be painted by a famous artist from the

of her plans, she would definitely try to thwart them. So,

items did the Gatlins submit for auction this time?” Maggie hung up and turned to

replied. Sensing Maggie’s gaze, she shivered

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I have a feeling that Maggie’s up to something again?