Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 179 The Bidding War

After ending the call, Maggie didn’t dwell on it.

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Soon, the auction commenced officially. While the host delivered the opening speech, Maggie spotted Leo seated upfront, right on schedule.

Beth and Emma were nearby, just behind Leo.

“Now, let me introduce the first item up for auction. It’s an original piece by the artist Claude Monet, titled “San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk. This painting is considered one of Claude Monet’s best works and is part of a series on the breathtaking views of the monastery–island of San Giorgio Maggiore…

Maggie and Mia listened attentively, but their interest was lukewarm. Still, with many art enthusiasts present, the bidding for the first item was fierce.

As the auction progressed, Maggie bid on items that caught her eye. Each time she raised her paddle, Beth followed suit.

Initially, Maggie hadn’t planned on competing, and she backed off after a few bids when the prices soared.

“The fifth item is the manuscript of ‘Moonlit Citadel by the renowned pianist Torvalan. While the original manuscript is lost, this replica, based on pen marks and traces, is genuine

As Maggie suspected, this replica manuscript was the traced version of the actual manuscript, making it a faithful representation of the original.

The piano manuscript had a limited audience, and few people placed their bids. Maggie raised her paddle.

twice.

Predictably, each time she bid, Beth did too, showing a determination to compete.

“Beth is quite persistent, isn’t she? What’s the point of her doing this?” Mia chuckled, unable to resist commenting.

Maggie remained casual. “Well, causing i ouble for others seems to be her joy.”

When Maggie stopped bidding, Beth did too, and the manuscript was smoothly acquired by Leo at a fair price.

Next on the block was an azure porcelain vase submitted by the Gatlins. With the sender’s name undisclosed, others couldn’t trace its origin.

Maggie saw an opportunity to deal Beth a blow, considering her apparent wealth but lack of sensibility.

for this azure porcelain vase starts at 12 million, with increments of at least

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“Number 30, 13–million!

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The

bidding war went on.

especially foreign collectors, leading to fierce

start

reaching 18 million, bidding slowed.

raised her paddle. “19.5 million.”

followed suit. “22.5 million!”

3 million increase, many gasped

higher bids?”

her paddle again.

26 bids 23.5 million. Any higher bids?

Beth’s determination was evident.

knew which

afford this much

moment, the host called out, “25.5 million going once! 25.5

Leo, the long–lost illegitimate child of the Calebs, who now held at significant position.

moment and raised

as if she had deliberated over

eagerly, almost unable to contain

would eventually line her pockets. She hoped

before the host called for further

hesitation, Maggie raised her paddle.

host was excited. “Number 26 bids 33 million! Any higher bids?”

think she’s pretending.

remained indifferent. “Yes.

can Maggic really afford that much? Maybe we should

her gaze, suppressing her anger as she said coldly, “Even if she can’t, Nathael can. And

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