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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.

to see this rising

Beth, his eyes beneath the lenses cold and without warmth,

to know something,

but Leo somehow managed

impossible to find fault

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

probably

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looked at her

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

“That’s right, but I suddenly remembered that

turned to Emma. “Get the auction manager here. Tell them I demand a re–examination of this music score

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

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

Bray, you mentioned that there might be a problem with the music score manuscript you auctioned. Could you please elaborate?” the auction manager

and she could

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

probably wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to tamper with

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.” Beth spoke,

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

How ridiculous!

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

I won’t let her have her

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

agree.

in essence, it was a long–term game. No matter what

venue, and they wouldn’t tolerate

hers, the auction house would surely conduct a thorough

fields, wearing gloves, had

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