Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa’s round eyes turned cold. She gave Landon a deadpan look.

Jasper noticed his indecent behavior, and his face turned dark!

“How did I do just now?” Landon returned to Jasper’s side with a grin, nudging his elbow.

“Great. I’ll kill you if you try that again,” Jasper replied with a chilling glint in his eyes.

Landon felt hopeless as he said, “Why are you always picking on me? You’re harder to deal with. than all the hundreds of girlfriends I’ve had combined!”

Soon, the first auction item was presented to the audience.

It was a landscape painting from the 20th century. It was a simple brushwork painting that captured the essence of the scenery, truly a masterpiece. But, the artist wasn’t famous, so the

starting price was only one million dollars.

Jasper’s interest in antique artworks was limited. However, he had his fair share of knowledge

since his grandfather and father were both avid collectors.

He immediately recognized the painting upon seeing it. There was an identical one in his

grandfather’s studio, an authentic piece. The one being auctioned was most likely a well–crafted

replica.

Replicas and fakes were quite different. High–quality replicas could fetch high prices, but it was

presence of authentic

five

“Two million!”

“Three million!”

auctioneer was about to hammer down, a clear and gentle

her paddle. She

at Alyssa’s face

the painting wasn’t worth five million. The three million was

spent so much time with his grandfather. She helped him

and paintings. She must know

spend her money

Liana raising her paddle

+15 BONUS

Alyssa raised her paddle once

followed

had never attended such an auction before. The price of

had already reached seven

item. Shouldn’t they

follow along?” Betty asked Sophia quietly. She

attended many auctions and knew the superior

her paddle again. She was determined

rose. She hadn’t planned to spend such a high budget on the birthday

bidding frenzy, her eyes red as she raised her