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.

at 12 million, with increments

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“Number 30, 13–million!

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war went on.

always attracted a crowd, especially foreign collectors, leading

start

after reaching 18 million, bidding

paddle.

suit. “22.5

a 3 million increase, many gasped

22.5 million. Any higher bids?” The host’s voice

raised her paddle again. “23.5

million. Any higher bids? 23.5

25.5 million!” Beth’s

desire the vase, she knew which items Maggie truly coveted

the Camerons afford this

to bid higher, feigning uncertainty. At that moment, the host called out, “25.5 million going once! 25.5

frowned, glancing ahead to see Leo, the long–lost illegitimate child of the Calebs, who now held

the moment and raised her paddle again.

it with determination, as if she

watched eagerly, almost unable to contain

won, all that money would eventually line her

host called for further

hesitation, Maggie raised her paddle. “33 million!”

excited. “Number 26 bids 33

“I think she’s pretending. Should

indifferent.

should stop and see if she can come up

anger as she said coldly, “Even if she can’t, Nathael can. And didn’t Fricko sive her a black card?

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