Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 181 A Kind Gesture

With just a few words, Mia managed to embarrass Emma and put the Hollands in an uncomfortable position. Emma’s face turned red with anger, leaving her momentarily speechless.

She never anticipated Mia would disregard the Hollands and openly discuss her feelings for Ericko.

Mia’s so frustrating!

Witnessing the tension in the room, the host hesitated to interfere, fearing it might exacerbate the situation.

However, Mia, known for her directness, boldly inquired, “So, are you going to increase the bid or not? Let’s not waste everyone’s time here.”

“Yes! I’ll bid 9 million!” Emma clenched her teeth, realizing that regardless of her decision, she had a scolding lined up when she returned home.

If she raised the bid, she’d end up overpaying for the pen.

But if she didn’t, it would seem as if the Hollands were in dire financial straits, and if Mia’s remarks reached Ericko’s ears, it wouldn’t reflect well on her either.

Upon hearing this, Mia chuckled sympathetically. “Is that all you’re willing to add, Ms. Holland? Are the Hollands facing financial difficulties? Do you need me to lend you some money?”

Maggie couldn’t help but smirk.

Mia’s approach has always been assertive and forceful, unlike my method, which is more towards cunning calculations. Nonetheless, it works..

In other words, Mia’s aim is to completely break her opponent’s spirit.

Emma’s expression darkened, and she murmured, “The Hollands can afford 1.5 million, but we’re not. id’ots either. Why provoke me like this, Ms. Gatlin? If the Gatlins are wealthy, why not just set an exorbitant price and pretend it’s charity?”

Mia smirked provocatively. “I would set an exorbitant price if I liked the item. Unfortunately, I’m not interested, so it’s not worth it.”

“Heh, Ms. Gatlin, are you trying to bite off more than you can chew? Why bid when you’re actually not interested?” Emma glared at Mia, her gaze icy.

flicked her hair and said softly. “Of course, I’m just trying to defend the Hollands‘ reputation, so that others don’t think your family’s broke

Mia turned to the host and stated, “Since Ms. Holland has decided that

once! 9 million going twice!

any joy she

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but with the price skyrocketing to 9

Mia felt a sense of satisfaction.

eyes twinkled mischievously as she whispered, “You really cornered her,

one more won’t make a

from the azure porcelain vase today meant her father wouldn’t be too upset

items, so she just joined in the

buyers to a special room for inspection and

Mia’s active participation, they realized they

to eat at the banquet and wait for

they two spent some time at the banquet, Leo arrived with the items. “Got the stuff. They’re

fan and the music score together in a

thrilled. They found a secluded spot

commenting. “It’s well–preserved and elegant yet simple.

score, finding the messy notes and smudges

no bounds.” Mia handed the manuscript to Maggie, knowing her proficiency in

piece ‘Moonlit Citadel‘ had circulated for a while but remained

to niche audiences.

cherished this piece, and obtaining the manuscript fulfilled a long-

arrived at the banquet hall after paying for their

holding the music

felt a sudden unease when she saw them

Calebs is standing alongside Maggie and

showing the manuscript

that vintage fan!

“Why