Chapter 181

Liana shouted, “Why didn't she continue

bidding if she wanted the painting? She never planned to buy it in the first place

the only Wanted to trick mel

The onlookers shifted their opinions about the situation.

"Could Ms. White have done that to Ms. Gardner because she was upset with the divort

“That's unnecessarily petty, What's the meaning of pulling that after a divorce?

“It is not meaningless. She must have been indignant after losing her marriage with the distinguishec

“She looks proper on the outside but mean on the inside. Women like her only use their brains on pe

Liana felt great hearing the barrage of criticisms on Alice.

“Ms. White, did you really do that? Javier knitted his brows and looked sternly at Alyssa. Similarly, Ne

“Ms. Gardner, it was a misunderstanding.” Alyssa took a step forward. Her face scrunched up into a p

"I liked the painting and wanted to contribute to charity at the same time. Those were the reasons I I

to win the bid at once. Jasper and Landon could attest my word because they were there.”

There seemed to be a twist in the incident.

“You-" Liana scrambled for words as she jumped in anger.

“I can vouch for her!” Landon jumped out to defend his crush without hesitation. “Ms. White started

There was a gleam in Jasper's eyes. Landon seemed to be everywhere these days.

“I intended to purchase the painting for my collection. Grandpa has the original painting in his study

Looking helpless, Alyssa pursed her lips. “Ms. Gardner seemed to want the painting as well I bid agai

up on the bidding war.”

Alyssa continued, “What exactly was my fault? Ms. Gardner, why would you accuse me in that manne

Things had changed in the court of public opinion. Alyssa’s bright eyes were full of tears. She had co

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Jasper tilted his head and stared silently into her crystal eyes as he breathed hard. He watched as she

"You—

Nonsense- Liana was about to launch into a tirade when Sophia went up and secretly pinched her. Fs

Sophia interjected, “Haha! It was a misunderstanding. Dad, Lia is at home most of the time and rarely

Sophia gave Liana a look. “Your mom called because of an emergency at home. Call her back now. D

Gritting her teeth, Liana left the scene, looking dejected.

After some thinking, Newton grasped Alyssa’s hand and said, “You should have told me that you like

era antique!

“I'd even get you the Mona Lisa

if you wanted that! I am generous when it comes to things that you set your eyes on.”

“Thank you, Grandpa. I don't need anything else when I have your care and attention.” She squeezec

By that time, the guests finally saw through the dynamics of the family. Jasper might have divorced