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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.

see this rising star of the

at Beth, his eyes beneath the lenses cold and

to be unaware of many things. Next time, if you want to know something, you can just call and ask,” he said, his

being pretty shady, but Leo somehow

impossible to

like punching a pillow; the anger didn’t dissipate, but instead, the person would

bitterly, her face turning ugly. “Ms. Adam, you probably didn’t know

182 I Had to Destroy

looked at her with

auction house rules, once the payment is successful, sold items cannot be reclaimed unless there are issues with authenticity

I suddenly remembered that

turned to Emma. “Get the auction manager here. Tell them I

appraiser, who then ushered Leo, Maggie, and

the trouble. Let’s just talk here,” Beth said, unmoving-

you mentioned that there might be a problem with the music score manuscript you auctioned. Could you

could guess what Beth intended to

greatly about their reputation. Hence, they would absolutely not allow any problematic or counterfeit items to

was no problem with the manuscript, but Beth probably wanted to

time, I didn’t pay attention, but I suddenly remembered that part of the score seemed blurry… I don’t know if the

really think I can’t do anything about it with Leo backing

How ridiculous!

already spent 45 million, and a few hundred thousand don’t make a difference. The more Maggie wants it, the more I want to destroy it!

case, I won’t let her have her

the situation to the auction manager to

agree.

valued their reputation the most, and in essence, it was a long–term

items to leave the venue, and they wouldn’t tolerate anyone threatening or defaming the auction house with their items.

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

the relevant fields, wearing gloves, had already begun inspecting the manuscript, while the

22 May BB.