“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?”

with me. Whenever I raised my paddle,

million for the painting. Wasn’t

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

wordless with anger when she observed Newton’s

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

the end, the vase that Betty splurged hundreds of thousands on was overshadowed by a

Lauren just wait and see. You’re dead

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

little trick does not change Grandpa’s perception of Alice. Not only that, they’ve gotten closer

squinted her eyes dangerously and whispered, “Lia, It looks like it’s time

teeth with a

We need to wait.” Sophia patted Liana on the shoulder and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up soon. I have a way to make Alice the brunt of jokes

that Jasper bought for Newton was the event’s climax. Friends of Newton, who were antique experts, were eager to check out the beauty

might break the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly

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