Can’t Win Me Back

On the weekend, at the Solana Auction House.

A crowd of journalists gathered outside the venue. They had to wait outside to protect the privacy of the wealthy. Those who joined the event were genuine antique collectors and investment bankers.

They were here for business and not to seek media exposure like celebrities. They weren’t interested in interviews. They only focused on valuable treasures for auction–except for Sophia, Rosaline, and Liana.

Every year, Sophia would attend the event in her best attire. She would turn the high–end charity auction into a red carpet–moment for her. She would block the entrance and let the media take photos. She would only leave after being persuaded by the staff, looking disgruntled.

It seemed she feared people might forget she was the washed–up star who had climbed to a higher status by breaking up someone else’s family over two decades ago.

That led to Javier not attending the event personally for the past two years. Presumably, he felt it would tarnish his reputation.

However, Sophia decided not to repeat the same old act this year. After all, Rosaline had repeatedly begged her to give up this limelight and let her and Liana take the stage together. They were family. She couldn’t refuse despite her reluctance.

So this year, it was the Gardners who stood at the entrance and caught everyone’s attention.

“As representatives of the Gardner family, we hope to acquire exceptional collections in this auction and contribute to charity,” Rosaline said elegantly, putting on a classy demeanor as she spoke in front of the gathered journalists.

“Mrs. Gardner, how is the financial situation of the Gardner Group lately? We heard it’s on the verge of bankruptcy,” one reporter asked sharply.

“Has the investigation into Mr. Gardner’s case concluded? Will he be sentenced?” another one inquired.

true that your daughter and the president of the Beckett Group

She stepped forward. Then, she glared

break up? Where did you hear

Liana, there’s no need to be so nervous. We’re just asking,” one of the reporters replied. “After all, Mr. Beckett has yet

rose in agitation as she thought about how

the past few days.

Liana, who was losing her cool, aside and smiled at the cameras. “My daughter and Mr. Jasper are in a stable relationship. Please don’t think too much about it. As for the matters between the Gardner and Beckett families, they’re

present at the event today. Why

they have never taken a photo

avoid? Mr. Jasper would surely

saying Mr. Jasper

off guard.

already entered the

Landon approached with a playful grin. He affectionately wrapped his

you’ve grown stronger. You seem quite sturdy,” he said, pinching Jasper’s narrow

your hands away. Behave yourself,” Jasper‘ furrowed his brows,

you used to tickle me under the covers?”

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