“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?”

raised my paddle, she’d follow suit. This continued until the

a million for the painting. Wasn’t she misleading

put it up in my study. That way, I can look at

with

never had much allowance, might humiliate herself by purchasing a miserly gift. To her dismay, Lauren decided to be

that Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was overshadowed by a shabby painting

see. You’re dead meat!”

corridor. She had sent someone for Sophia. Sophia showed up, arms crossed on her

we do?” Liana almost tore her hair out. “Our little trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of Alice. Not only that, they’ve gotten

unexpected. The older he gets, the weirder he acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously and whispered, “Lia, It looks

her teeth with a malicious gleam

up soon. I have a way to make Alice the brunt of

for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton, who were antique experts, were eager to check

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

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