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.

the evening, Mrs. Collins treating her like royalty. The other

thought that only gold and jewels held the most value, but now they realized that culture and art were truly priceless. They crowded around

a cultured person. Next to you, we seem

had gossiped about her before were now pushing forward to

art, they were sharp about

paintings were now

from joining in the mockery of Lorna earlier. Yet, she hadn’t defended Lorna either

Mr. Miller wore a sycophantic smile as he said, “Mr. Delaney, we followed the crowd too blindly, and we were at fault. We certainly can’t dismiss this. Regarding the

a surge of triumph!

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of business, there are no eternal enemies, and after all, it was all a misunderstanding. He didn’t reject the offer and suggested they

more, a voice called out, “Sanderson,

expression dark as she beckoned him aside.

huffed, “Tell me, was B. Aster a shill you brought in? Sixteen million just thrown at a charity like that?”

Then it’s genuine? Has Loma been pretending all these years? If her paintings are so valuable, why didn’t she produce more when we divided the family assets? I

at Laurinda’s distasteful antics, his face

promising no further

remarks at this public event had

affection.

on purpose. 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

off abruptly. “Mom, we’re not family at all.”

taken aback.

was indifferent, his demeanor cold, “And when I gave you the money last time, we agreed it was my final act of filial piety.

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

stern, “She is my wife, the closest person to me in this life. Why should I be wary of her? Mom, please stop this nonsense, okay?”

suddenly shrieked, “She’s the closest person

looked down, “What am I to you? An ATM? What

was left

i

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