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 ladies

they realized that culture and art were truly priceless. They crowded around Lorna,

you’re such a cultured person. Next to

who had gossiped about her before were now pushing forward to shower

didn’t understand art, they were sharp about

Lorna’s paintings were

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

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 think we

a surge of

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and after all, it was all a misunderstanding. He didn’t reject the

more, a voice called out, “Sanderson, come here.”

Laurinda, her expression dark as she beckoned him

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

are so valuable, why didn’t she produce more

distasteful antics,

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

too much. Her targeted remarks at this public

affection.

purpose. She looks obedient but harbors at multitude of sly thoughts. That’s how these cultured people are, insulting without using foul

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

was taken

you the money last time, we agreed it was my final act of filial piety. So, our family matters don’t concern you anymore,

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

in this life. Why

who suddenly shrieked, “She’s the closest person to you, so what

am I to you? An ATM?

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