Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 179

“You’re right Dad.” Javier and Sophia could only agree with Newton with apologetic smiles.

Tam so happy with this gift Where’s Lauren? I want to give her a hug!” Newton beamed.

“Ms. Lauren says she won’t join us because she’s sick. She’ll meet you in person later,” Ben reported.

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tarted a bidding war with me and made me buy the painting. How could you do this to me?”

Jasper looked glum as he shot icy glares at Alyssa.

“I made you buy it? When did I do that? Alyssa’s eyes glimmered, looking as though she was in shock.

Jonah was the first to stand up for Alyssa. He snickered. “Ms. Gardner, the auction is open to the public. It was a fair game, Alice could not have forced you to buy the painting against your will. Don’t you think it was your personal decision?”

painting. That’s why she started the bidding war with me. Whenever I raised my paddle, she’d follow suit. This continued until the price

suddenly gave up after I bid a million for the painting. Wasn’t she

up in my study. That way, I can look at it whenever I feel like

with anger when she observed Newton’s interest

might humiliate herself by purchasing a miserly gift. To her dismay, Lauren decided to be creative

hundreds of thousands on was overshadowed by a

see.

someone for Sophia. Sophia showed up, arms crossed on her chest

do?” Liana almost tore her hair out. “Our little trick does not change Grandpa’s

weirder he acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously and whispered, “Lia, It looks like it’s time to put

gritted her teeth with a malicious gleam in

up soon. I have a way to

presented to Newton. The Georgian–era drinkware that Jasper bought for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton, who were antique experts, were eager to check out

the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted. “No one’s touching the

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