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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

stared at Beth, his eyes beneath the lenses cold

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

but Leo somehow managed to

impossible to find

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

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

I Had to

looked at her with indifference. “So?”

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

but I suddenly remembered that there might be a problem with

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

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

Let’s just

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

could

cared greatly about their reputation. Hence, they would absolutely

but Beth probably wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to tamper

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 notes are out of order.” Beth spoke, her

do anything about it

How ridiculous!

difference. The more Maggie wants it, the more

case, I won’t let her

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

agree.

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

would never allow any problematic items to leave the venue, and

no matter what she said, with Beth’s words preceding hers, the auction house would surely

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

22 May BB.