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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.

harmonious demeanor made it hard to see this rising

stared at Beth, his eyes beneath

to know something, you can

was being pretty shady, but Leo

serious tone made it impossible to find

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

Had

at her with indifference. “So?”

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

that there might be

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

and soon, they arrived along with the auction manager and appraiser, who

need for the trouble. Let’s just talk here,”

that there might be a problem with the music score manuscript you

she could guess what Beth intended to do,

their reputation. Hence, they would absolutely not

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

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

Maggie really think I can’t do anything about it

How ridiculous!

a difference. The

let her

to simply accept the item and explain the situation to the auction manager to avoid further scrutiny.

agree.

and in essence, it was a long–term game. No matter what promises she made, the auction house would

any problematic items to leave the venue, and they wouldn’t tolerate anyone threatening or

Beth’s words preceding hers, the auction house would surely conduct a thorough examination

in the relevant fields, wearing gloves, had already begun inspecting the

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