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.

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

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

once! 9 million going twice! 9 million going thrice! And sold! Congratulations to Number 15!”

joy she felt earlier evaporating due

A

still as elegant as ever, but with the price skyrocketing to 9 million, it lost its appeal to Emma.

discomfort, Mia felt a sense

twinkled mischievously as she whispered, “You really cornered her, Mia. Emma’s probably

more won’t make

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

interested in the next few items, so she just joined in

event ended, the staff immediately led the buyers

and Mia’s active participation, they realized

the banquet and wait

Leo arrived with

the vintaga fan and the music score together in a long, narrow

They found a secluded spot to open

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

examined the music score, finding the messy

Art truly knows no bounds.” Mia handed

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

to niche audiences.

always cherished this piece, and obtaining the manuscript fulfilled a

paying for their

was holding the music score, carefully

when

come that illlegitimate child of the Calebs is standing

the manuscript to Maggie?

that vintage fan!

“Why