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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.

demeanor made it hard to see this rising star of the

eyes beneath

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

but Leo

tone made it impossible

punching a pillow; the anger didn’t dissipate, but

ugly. “Ms. Adam, you probably didn’t know that I auctioned off this music

I Had to Destroy It

at her with indifference.

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

nodded. “That’s right, but I suddenly remembered that there might be a problem with this

manager here. Tell them I demand a

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

Let’s just

the music score manuscript you

deep, and she could guess what Beth

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

problem with the manuscript, but Beth probably wanted

happened to be on. At the time, I didn’t pay attention, but I suddenly remembered that part of the score seemed blurry… I

Maggie really think I can’t do anything about it

How ridiculous!

thousand don’t make a difference. The more Maggie wants it, the more

let her have her way.

action was to simply accept the item and explain the situation to the auction manager to

agree.

was a long–term game. No matter what

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

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

wearing gloves, had already begun inspecting

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