“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?”

the bidding war with me. Whenever I raised my paddle, she’d follow suit.

for the painting. Wasn’t she

and put it up in my study. That way, I

the painting away. Betty was wordless with anger when she observed Newton’s interest and care for

humiliate herself by purchasing a miserly gift. To

that Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was overshadowed by a

Lauren just wait and see. You’re

had sent someone for Sophia.

almost tore her hair out. “Our little trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of

was unexpected. The older he gets, the 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

now?” Liana gritted her teeth with a malicious gleam in

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

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

Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted. “No one’s

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