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Chapter 182 I Had to Destroy It

Beth held back her lip, saying nothing, while Emma burst out, “That azure porcelain vase was from the Gatling?”

Mia’s alluring eyes met Emma’s gaze with a hint of coldness, “Oh, Ms. Holland, you didn’t know? I’ve got plenty at home.”

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Emma felt choked up, unable to respond. She’d already been outdone by Mia over the pen, somehow. Beth’s auctioned vase was tied to her too.

and now,

Maggie glanced at the displeased Beth and spoke frankly, “What’s wrong. Ms. Bray? Did you think I wanted the vase? Unfortunately, what I really wanted was this music score manuscript.

Maggie held up the manuscript, catching Beth’s eye.

Her actions added fuel to her anger because she was the one who auctioned off that manuscript.

Even though she had what Maggie wanted, she ended up losing and getting swindled out of a large sum.

“Beth… Isn’t this manuscript yours…” Emma’s words halted midway.

Beth felt suffocated and frustrated, her heart trembling with anger.

A radiant smile spread across Maggie’s face as she pretended this was news to her. Feigning sincerity, she remarked, “Ah, Ms. Bray. It turns out that you entrusted the item for auction. That explains why the price seemed reasonable.”

“I didn’t realize Mr. Caleb was so close with you, Ms. Adam. Beth suppressed her anger, her face unable to hide its shade.

What exactly did Maggie do to pull this off?

She got involved with Nathael and Ericko, and now, she’s tangled up with Leo. How infuriating!

Leo’s demeanor was distant and cool. His silver rimmed glasses tamed some of the rebelliousness and roguishness inherent in him, giving off a sense of aloof warmth.

this rising star of the Calebs. as just an

at Beth, his eyes beneath the

want to know something, you can just call

but Leo somehow managed to outdo her.

it impossible

a pillow; the anger didn’t dissipate, but

you probably didn’t know

Had

looked at her with indifference.

items cannot be reclaimed unless there are issues with authenticity or quality,” Leo

right, but I suddenly remembered that there might be a

that, Beth turned to Emma. “Get the auction manager here. Tell them I demand a re–examination of

appraiser, who then

just talk here,” Beth said,

score manuscript you auctioned. Could you please elaborate?” the auction

eyes were deep, and she could

house didn’t allow returns, they cared greatly about their reputation. Hence, they would absolutely not allow any problematic or counterfeit items to leave the auction house.

was no problem with the manuscript, but Beth probably wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to tamper

I suddenly remembered that my nephew accidentally spilled whiskey on the table, which the manuscript happened to be on. At the time, I didn’t pay attention, but I suddenly remembered that part of the score seemed blurry… I don’t know if the notes are out of order.”

I can’t do anything

How ridiculous!

a difference. The more Maggie wants it,

any case, I won’t let her

accept the item and explain the situation to the auction manager to avoid

agree.

their reputation the most, and in essence, it was a long–term game. No

the venue, and they wouldn’t tolerate

matter what she said, with Beth’s words preceding hers, the auction

gloves, had already begun inspecting the manuscript, while

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