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?”

I wanted the 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 was 900 thousand

up after I bid a million for the painting. Wasn’t she misleading me

Newton lamented. “Ben, frame the painting and put it up in my study. That way, I can look at it whenever I

with anger when she observed Newton’s interest and care for Lauren’s

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

Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was

wait and see. You’re dead meat!”

She had sent someone for Sophia. Sophia showed up, arms crossed on her chest and looking

little trick does

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

with a malicious

wait.” Sophia patted Liana on the shoulder and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up soon.

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

gift, Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted.

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