“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?”

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

million for the painting. Wasn’t she misleading me into buying a counterfeit at

in my study. That way, I

painting away. Betty was wordless 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

hundreds of thousands on was overshadowed by a

wait and see. You’re dead meat!” Betty

the corridor. She had sent someone for

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

the weirder he acts. He’s ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her eyes dangerously

Liana gritted her teeth with

the shoulder and smirked.“Another VIP is showing up soon. I have a way to make

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

Newton hugged the box tightly and pouted. “No

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