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 150,000.

12.7 million!

“Number 30, 13–million!

13.3 million!

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bidding war went on.

especially foreign collectors,

start

after reaching 18 million,

paddle. “19.5

Beth followed suit. “22.5 million!”

3 million increase,

higher bids?” The host’s

her paddle

million. Any higher bids?

Beth’s determination was

she knew which items Maggie truly coveted and which she didn’t.

the Camerons afford this much

the host called out, “25.5 million going once! 25.5 million going twice…

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

the moment and raised her paddle

did it with determination, as if she had deliberated over it.

eagerly, almost unable to contain

eventually line her pockets. She hoped Beth

the host called for further bids, Beth

her paddle. “33

“Number 26 bids

glanced at Maggie, whispering softly, “I think she’s pretending.

indifferent.

suggesting, “But can Maggic really afford that much? Maybe we should stop and see if she can come up with the

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

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