Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 183 He’s Back

The manager at the auction house was momentarily at a loss for words. Despite years in the trade, this was a situation he’d never encountered.

Even if Beth hadn’t said that, it was evident that she had withdrawn her desire to sell the item.

But what could they do even if they knew what she was du

The item was already damaged, and her reasoning sounded just.

Maggie fixed her gaze on Beth, clearly unwilling to drop the issue. She hadn’t prevented Beth from calling in auction experts to inspect the goods.

However, she could still insist that the auction house demand an explanation from the Brays.

“Ms. Bray, it appears that you have forgotten that although you consigned this manuscript, the determination of its condition falls to the auction house experts. If everyone were to employ tactics like yours, what would become of the auction house’s reputation?” Maggie succinctly hit the nail on the head.

The manager snapped out of his reverie and gave Beth a displeased look. “Ms. Bray, Ms. Adam is right. Destroying a sold item publicly goes against the rules.”

Beth responded bluntly. “To the best of my knowledge, there’s no such rule at the auction house. Besides, I spilled wine accidentally. Ms. Adam, If you don’t mind, you can keep the manuscript. After all, I was just trying to compensate you fairly and mitigate your loss….

Within a few minutes, Beth changed her stance once again.

Despite everyone knowing the truth, she insisted it was an accident, leaving the manager speechless.

“Ms. Bray, I will report this matter truthfully to the management,” the manager said with a serious tone.

Beth smiled indifferently. “As you should, but you should know that my uncle serves on the auction house’s board, so I’m more familiar with the rules here than you are. I admit to accidentally damaging the item. Of course, if you’re not satisfied, Ms. Adam, I can offer further compensation….

With this statement, she made it clear to Maggie that the auction house wouldn’t take pupitive action against her.

to accept it, whether she

here had some kind of background, but he hadn’t anticipated that Beth’s uncle would be on the board of the

but now that the manuscript is destroyed, you can only chalk it up to bad luck. Besides, there’s

deep voice cut through the tension. “Remove all the Brays from Vangard Auction House, and blacklist

but glance up, astounded to see

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He’s Back

with a navy blue

moment, surprise evident in

back? Since when?

shock, Maggie composed herself and

he recovered? Is his arm alright?

85%

photos Lucas sent her and the sight of him lying in a pool

was paler now, and his bangs were slightly longer, concealing a scar

knew there was a relatively small cut there, although he would always try to hide it by dimming the lights

gaze couldn’t help but linger

slender and distinct, with

Maggie knew the injury

you’re saying, Nathael?” Beth regained her senses, evidently surprised by Nathael’s sudden appearance and words.

shifted his gaze from Maggie to Beth, his eyes deep and cold. “What do you think the auction house’s rules are. Ms. Bray? Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have a relative

found the scene intriguing. For the first time, she realized

as she did not expect Nathael to disregard the

purpose. Don’t you think it’s overkill to

words were interrupted by Nathael’s

to Mr. Holland later to conduct a thorough checkup on you two.

was imposing, with a cold, handsome countenance and piercing eyes.

paled as she realized

authority was indisputable. The Hollands had always held him in high regard; if he conveyed the message