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.

your family’s

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

Emma singled out, the host quickly announced, “9 million going once! 9 million going twice! 9 million going thrice! And sold!

seat, any joy she felt earlier

A

ever, but with the price skyrocketing

discomfort, Mia felt a sense

really cornered her, Mia. Emma’s probably going to hate you

have plenty of enemies; one more won’t

vase today meant her father wouldn’t be too upset with

few items, so she just joined in the fun and

staff immediately led the buyers to a special room for inspection

and Mia’s active participation, they realized they had nothing to pay

banquet

the banquet, Leo arrived with the items. “Got the stuff. They’re all

the items, placing the vintaga fan and the music

found a secluded spot

carefully unfolded the fan and admired it before commenting. “It’s well–preserved and elegant yet simple. The painting

finding the

didn’t expect a handwritten manuscript to be sp expensive. Art truly knows no bounds.” Mia handed the manuscript

circulated for a while but remained relatively unknown,

to niche audiences.

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

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

the music score,

sudden unease when she saw

child of the Calebs is standing alongside

he just showing the manuscript

vintage fan!

“Why