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.

softly. “Of course, I’m just trying to defend the Hollands‘ reputation, so that others don’t think your family’s broke and couldn’t afford a few million dollars. Oh, and of course, it’s also to make you spend more to please me, Ms. Holland.”

decided that her feelings for Mr.

9 million going twice! 9 million

her seat, any joy she felt earlier evaporating due to Mia’s taunting.

A

price skyrocketing to 9 million, it lost its

Mia felt a sense of

her, Mia. Emma’s probably going

more won’t

today meant her father wouldn’t be too upset with her. At most, he’d

in the next few items, so she just joined in the fun and waited until the auction

the event ended, the staff immediately led the buyers to a special room for

Mia’s active participation, they realized

to eat at the banquet and

the banquet, Leo arrived with the items.

items, placing the vintaga fan and the music score together

thrilled. They found a secluded spot to open the box.

the fan and admired it before commenting. “It’s well–preserved and elegant yet simple. The painting is stunning. I’m sure Mr. Dunphy

score, finding the messy notes and smudges

handwritten manuscript to be sp expensive. Art truly knows no bounds.” Mia handed the manuscript to Maggie, knowing her proficiency in playing the piano

had circulated for a while but remained

to niche audiences.

had always cherished this piece, and obtaining

Beth and Emma arrived at the banquet hall after paying for their haul. Although they

the music

when she

child of the Calebs is standing alongside Maggie

the manuscript to Maggie?

vintage fan!

“Why