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 and couldn’t afford a few million

turned to the host and stated, “Since Ms. Holland has decided that her feelings for Mr. Adam is worth

announced, “9 million going once! 9 million going twice! 9 million going

back in her seat, any joy she felt earlier

181 A Kind

elegant as ever, but with the price skyrocketing to 9 million, it lost

Mia felt a

as she whispered, “You really cornered her, Mia. Emma’s probably going to

more won’t make a difference.” Mia shrugged

a fortune from the azure porcelain vase today meant her father

interested in the next few items, so she just

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

realized they had nothing

at the banquet and wait for Leo, Maggie

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

fan and the music

a secluded spot to open the box.

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

examined the music score, finding

to be sp expensive. Art truly knows no bounds.” Mia handed the manuscript to Maggie, knowing her

had circulated for a while but remained relatively unknown, appealing

to niche audiences.

and obtaining the manuscript

after paying for their haul. Although they were far away, Beth spotted Leo, Maggie, and Mia

the music

a sudden unease when she saw them together.

illlegitimate child of the Calebs

showing the manuscript to

that vintage fan!

“Why