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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.

mysteriously harmonious demeanor made it hard to see this rising star of

his eyes beneath the lenses cold and without

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

thought she was being pretty shady, but Leo somehow

impossible to

the anger didn’t dissipate, but instead, the

you probably didn’t

Had to Destroy

her with indifference.

successful, sold items cannot be reclaimed unless there are issues with authenticity or quality,” Leo spoke slowly, his meaning

remembered that

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

nodded, and soon, they arrived along with the auction manager and appraiser, who then ushered Leo, Maggie,

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

there might be a problem with the music score manuscript you auctioned. Could you please elaborate?” the

could guess what Beth intended to do,

they would absolutely not allow any problematic or counterfeit

no problem with the manuscript, but Beth probably wanted to take advantage

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

really think I can’t do anything about it with

How ridiculous!

a difference. The more Maggie wants

won’t let

knew that the best course of action was to simply accept the item and explain the situation to the auction manager to avoid further scrutiny. However, she also knew that the

agree.

business valued their reputation the most, and in essence, it was a long–term game. No matter what promises she made, the auction house would proceed

they would never allow any problematic items to leave the venue, and they wouldn’t tolerate anyone threatening or defaming the auction house with their items.

said, with Beth’s words preceding hers, the auction house would

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

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