Chapter 179

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 shoc

Jonah was the first to stand up for Alyssa. He snickered. “Ms. Gardner, the auction is open to the puk

buy the painting against your will. Don't you think it was your personal decision?”

“She knew I wanted the painting. That's why she started the bidding war with me. Whenever I raised

“She suddenly gave up after I bid a million for the painting. Wasn't she misleading me into buying a

igh, that child — Newton lamented. “Ben, frame the painting and put it up in my study. That way, I c:

Ben nodded and carefully put

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

Betty thought that Lauren, who never had much allowance, might humiliate herself by purchasing a 1

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

"Oh Lauren just wait and see. You're dead meat!” Betty thought.

On the other hand, Liana was pacing the corridor. She had sent someone for Sophia. Sophia showed

"Aunt Sophia, what do we do?” Liana almost tore her hair out. “Our little trick does not change Granc

“That was unexpected. The older he gets, the weirder he acts. He's ridiculous.” Sophia squinted her e

“Right now?” Liana gritted her teeth with a malicious gleam in her eyes.

“No. We need to wait.” Sophia patted Liana on the shoulder and smirked.”Another VIP is showing up

More gifts were presented to Newton. The Georgian—

era drinkware that Jasper bought for Newton was the event's climax. Friends of Newton, who were al

Worried that the old fellows might break the valuable gift, Newton hugged the box tightly and poute

Everyone guffawed at his antics, including Alyssa, who covered her mouth and chuckled.

“Grandpa this drinkware was donated by Mrs. Taylor of the KS Group to the charity auction. I bid for

“Oh! This must be one of the items in Mr. Taylor's

personal collection. He's the top collector in Solana City when it comes to antiques.” Newton sighed

the box.

"Dad would love it if he heard that you treasure an item from his collection,” Jonah chimed in warmly

Jonah was a natural peacemaker, for he was able to graciously resolve any conflict with his calm com

“Grandpa, here's my gift for you!” Liana butted in with a cloying voice. Everyone turned to her with a

“Dad. Lia spent a lot of effort on your gift. After she heard you liked old paintings, she bid on a Geor:

era painting for your birthday.” Javier attempted to pave the way for Liana, especially because she w:

"Oh? A genuine painting from the Georgian era?” Newton's eyes lit up in excitement.

Liana had someone bring in the framed painting in white gloves. The staff carefully displayed the pai

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