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

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

Delaney, you’re such a cultured person. Next to you,

now pushing forward to shower her with compliments, some

didn’t understand art, they were

paintings were now considered

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

Delaney, we followed the crowd too blindly,

surge of triumph!

Chapter 141

world of business, there are no eternal enemies, and after all, it was all a misunderstanding. He

a voice called out,

turned to see Laurinda, her expression dark as she

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

so valuable, why didn’t she produce more when we divided the family assets? I always knew she was cunning. Now it’s

antics, his face turning grim.

family assets and he had given her money, promising no further support, Laurinda was still his mother. To say

remarks at this

affection.

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

abruptly. “Mom, we’re not family

was taken

money last time, we agreed it was my final

I’m your mother, would I harm you? I’m warning you about Lorna!”

the closest person to me in this life. Why should I be wary of her? Mom,

Laurinda, who suddenly shrieked, “She’s the closest person to

down, “What am I to you? An ATM? What else do you

was left

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