Rosalind continued, âIf she really wanted this painting, why didnât she continue the bid? She didnât
actually want it. She just wanted to trick me!â
Everyoneâs eyes became complicated.
âDid Ms. Brown secretly plot against Ms. Gold because she was unwilling to get a divorce with Mr.
Salvador?â
âI donât think so. Theyâre already divorced. Whatâs the point of doing this? Itâll just make her seem
petty.â
âItâs not pointless. Thatâs Mr. Salvador weâre talking about. Heâs perfect! Itâll be hard to get
over him.â
âShe looks so elegant, but sheâs such a scheming woman. Sheâs wasting her smarts on a man. What a
pity!â
The constant criticism about Anna made Rosalind happy.
âMs. Brown, did you really do this?â Gregory frowned and looked at Bella seriously.
Nigel looked at Bella, also waiting for her answer.
âMs. Gold, you really misunderstood me.â
Bella took a step forward. Her beautiful face was now aggrieved and pitiful. âI was the first to bid on this
painting. You were the one who followed my bid. I really liked this painting, and I wanted to contribute
to charity, so I raised the bid from the beginning, hoping to get it. Mr. Salvador and Mr. Hoffman were
also present at the time to testify for me.â
Everyone thought, âLook at this reversal!â
âYouâ¦!â Rosalind was so furious that she did not know what to say at the moment.
âI can testify for her!â
Ryan stood up immediately to show his presence in front of his crush. âMs. Brown was the one who
made the first bid, and Ms. Gold followed it. This painting should have been Ms. Brownâs.â.
Justinâs eyes were deep and cold as he glared at Ryan. âThis bastard is everywhere!â
âMy original intention was to take this painting for my own collection because I really like the original
piece in Grandpaâs study. So even if it is a replica, I wanted it. After all, this painting reminds me of the
days I spent with Grandpa.â
Bella pursed her lips and lowered her long eyelashes helplessly. âBut Ms. Gold looked like she wanted
this painting at that time, so I withdrew from the bid after competing for several rounds. This is basic
bidding etiquette, so I donât understand how Iâm at fault. Ms. Gold, the way you questioned me really
hurt my heart. If you feel like youâve spent unnecessary money, I can buy this painting from you to
make up for your loss.â
Look how the tables turnéd!
Bellaâs eyes were clear and watery. Her superb acting skills made it look even more convincing!
Justin tilted his head slightly and let out a cold breath as he fixed his gaze on her.
He just watched silently as she continued acting.
âYou⦠Thatâs nonsense!â
Rosalindâs face was red from embarrassment. Just as she was about to explode in anger, Shannon
hurriedly walked over and pinched her secretly. Rosalind felt the pain and immediately returned to her
senses. She almost exposed her true colors in public.
âHaha⦠Itâs all a misunderstanding. Dad, Rose doesnât come out often and rarely participates in such
occasions. She just buys what others buy. What matters is her intention to buy a gift for you.â
Shannon raised her eyebrows and looked at Rosalind. âYour mother just called, saying that thereâs
something urgent at home. Please call her back soon. Donât make her anxious. Go on!â
Rosalind gritted her teeth and retreated dejectedly.
Nigel frowned for a moment. He held Bellaâs hand and said, âAnna, if you liked the painting in my study,
you shouldâve just told me. Iâll give it to you. So what if itâs an original Renaissance painting? Even if
you want the Statue of David, Grandpa will find a way to get it for you! Grandpa will never be stingy
with you, my dear.â
âThank you, Grandpa. Your love is more than enough. I donât need anything else.â Bella squeezed
Nigelâs hand and smiled sweetly.
This time, everyone finally understood.
Justin had already divorced Anna, but it looked like they had not completely cut off ties. Rosalind was
definitely out of luck!