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.

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.”

to the host and stated, “Since Ms. Holland has decided that her feelings for Mr. Adam is worth 9

million

her seat, any joy she felt earlier evaporating due

A

with the price skyrocketing to 9 million, it lost its

felt a sense of

eyes twinkled mischievously as she whispered, “You really cornered her, Mia. Emma’s probably going to hate you for

one more won’t make a

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

too interested in the next few items, so she just

buyers to a special room for inspection

realized

at the banquet

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

the items, placing the vintaga fan and the music score together in

was thrilled. They found a secluded spot to open the

before commenting. “It’s well–preserved and elegant yet simple. The painting is stunning. I’m sure

music score, finding the messy notes

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

piano piece ‘Moonlit Citadel‘ had circulated for a while but remained relatively unknown,

to niche audiences.

had always cherished this piece, and obtaining the manuscript fulfilled a

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

the music score,

when she saw

come that illlegitimate child of the Calebs is standing alongside

just showing the manuscript to

that vintage fan!

“Why