Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 141

The bid of $10 million sent waves of exhilaration through the auction house.

On the stage, Ballaster finally turned his attention to the source of the bid. Upon seeing the bidder, Ballaster froze

Mr. Watkins?

What on earth was he doing here? And connecting the dots with what Laurinda had said earlier Watkins was Cordelia’s boyfriend?

So, Mr.

The audience below was aghast, and Loule furrowed his brow, his usually soft eyes glinting with a cold light. He adjusted his glasses and raised his paddle again, “$12 million.”

*$15 million,” Everard drawled, chiming in once more.

Sitting beside Everard, Sanderson was stunned. He couldn’t help but lean over and whisper, “Everard, don’t be reckless. If you keep bidding, you’re actually going to have to buy it!”

Everard chuckled softly, “Mr. Delaney, relax.”

As Louie moved to raise his paddle once again, Ballaster shouted from the stage. “$16 million!” After the bid, he shot Louie a pleading look.

Mr. Watkins, being the son–in–law of the Delaney family, surely couldn’t make the purchase. Otherwise, it would only confirm that the Delaney family was using money to hype up Lorna by buying her paintings. But if Loule bought it, Mr. Watkins was clearly unhappy, perhaps even jealous.

At this moment, it was up to Ballaster to make the buy!

Louie twisted his brow, adjusted his glasses once more, and with a sigh, reluctantly lowered his paddle.

Everard seemed satisfied as well and didn’t bid again.

Eventually, the painting was sold for a staggering $16 million, instantly becoming the talk among the elite and making its painter, Lorn, famous overnight!

The auction continued until the last item of the evening was sold, and unsurprisingly. Lorn’s painting fetched the highest price.

became the star donor of the evening, Mrs. Collins treating her like royalty. The other society

gold and jewels held the most value, but now they realized that culture and art were truly priceless. They crowded around Lorna, asking eagerly. “Mrs. Delaney,

a cultured person. Next to

her before were now pushing forward to shower her with

understand art, they were sharp about investments.

paintings were now considered invaluable!

the excitement, having stayed away from joining in the mockery of Lorna earlier. Yet, she hadn’t defended Lorna either and now felt too

sycophantic smile as he said, “Mr. Delaney, we followed the crowd too blindly, and we were

felt a surge of triumph!

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and after all, it was all a misunderstanding. He didn’t reject the offer and suggested they discuss it at

to add more, a voice called out, “Sanderson, come

see Laurinda, her expression dark as she beckoned

me, was B. Aster a shill you brought in? Sixteen million just thrown at a charity like that?” Sanderson looked at her with

If her paintings are so valuable, why didn’t she produce more when we divided the family assets? I always knew she was cunning. Now it’s obvious!”

looked at Laurinda’s distasteful antics, his face

given her money, promising no further support, Laurinda

Her targeted remarks at this public

affection.

She looks obedient but harbors at multitude of sly thoughts. That’s how these cultured people are, insulting without using foul language. Sanderson, I’m telling you, don’t be fooled by her. I heard you’ve given her all your

“Mom,

was taken

cold, “And when I gave you the money last time, we agreed

asked for more money. I’m your mother, would I harm you? I’m warning

is my wife, the closest person to me in this life. Why should I be

closest person to you, so what am I to

to you? An ATM? What else do you care about

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