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

gold and jewels held the most value, but now they realized that culture and art

you’re such a cultured person. Next to

about her before were now pushing forward to shower her with compliments, some even hoping to commission a painting.

they didn’t understand art, they were sharp about

Lorna’s paintings were now considered invaluable!

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

Millers. 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 business deal, I

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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 discuss it

he was about to add more, a voice called

Laurinda, her expression dark

that?” Sanderson looked

her paintings are so

at Laurinda’s distasteful antics, his face turning grim.

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

much. Her targeted remarks at this public event had drained the last of his filial

affection.

harbors at multitude of sly thoughts. That’s how these cultured people are, insulting

“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. So, our family matters don’t concern you anymore,

was dumbfounded, “But I haven’t asked for more money. I’m your mother, would I harm you? I’m warning you about Lorna!”

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

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

looked down, “What am I to you? An ATM? What else do you care about besides

left speechless.

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