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“Hmph, Allison has been leeching off from Mr. Jonah.”
Rosaline was overwhelmed by envy and admiration. Suddenly, she scolded her daughter, “I’ve raised you like a precious jewel. Yet, you’re not as good as some country girl! If your aunt hadn’t guided you back then and allowed you to get close to Jeremy, do you think you could have won his heart with your mediocre skills?!”
“Mom! I have already won him over. Are you saying these to ruin my efforts?”
Liana clenched her fists tightly. Her eyes were bloodshot. “So what if Allison hooks up with Jonah?
The Walshs are no worse than the Taylors! Besides, they have already divorced. Nobody would want her! She’s used goods! Jeremy will never go back to her! He is mine forever!”
“You shouldn’t put your guard down until your marriage is confirmed!”
Rosaline still had lingering fears. “Recently, Jeremy has been visibly distant from you. Even I can their divorce.”
She added, “There’s definitely something going on Don’t think you can rest easy just because Allison isn’t living in Seaview Manor right now. That would he foolish!”
Liana knew that Jeremy wasn’t as affectionate toward her as before. She couldn’t even see him.
these days, let alone show her charms!
Alyssa walked past the back row, her perfume trailing behind her. Then, she passed by Sophia and Betty.
“Mom, is that village girl sitting there?” Betty asked nervously.
Sophia’s smile faded. She thought it was more than enough for Alyssa to have a seat. She never expected her to head for the first row where the big shots were seated!
Jeremy watched Alyssa approach him, and his heart skipped a beat. However, she didn’t even spare him a glance. She ignored him and calmly took a seat in Jonah’s place.
“Jonah had Ms. Burton represent him? I had no idea!” Landon was shocked and confused.
Jeremy furrowed his eyebrow. He was breathing heavily as he glanced at the woman sitting across from him.
Alyssa smiled. She exuded an air of radiance and grace. She seemed so cold and unapproachable, like a flower blooming on the mountains, far beyond anyone’s reach.
She barely looked at Jeremy. It was as if he was invisible.
“Damn! So, the ‘Ragnarok‘ is with her!” Landon slapped his thigh. He said, “Three years ago, I tried all means to get the ‘Ragnarok‘ for my mother’s birthday. I was willing to spend a billion.
“I begged Alexa and offered her everything. I even put down my pride so she’d sell me that brooch.
But she completely ignored me.
“I never expected the brooch to end in Ms. Burton’s hands. Jonah put in a lot of effort for her. I’m truly impressed!”
Jeremy’s heart trembled. No one understood the feeling of going to great lengths for a loved one better than him. Back then, he had gone to Furancia to prepare a birthday gift for Liana. He had spent more than half a month of his busy schedule enduring countless cold glares and rejections to convince the designer to create the “Crimson Heart.”
In the three years Allison married him, he had never given her a gift. Now that she was with Jonah, he showered her with love and dazzling diamonds A bitter feeling surged inside Jeremy He furrowed his brow fooling disheartened. It was former husband With all the guests present, the auction officially began. Representing the Harper family was Landon. He took the stage, looking smart in a fashionable YSL suit.
Landon delivered the opening speech.
Betty had a dreamy look on her face. Her mouth was agape as she gazed at the man of her dreams.
There was thunderous applause as Landon stepped down from the stage. He smirked mischievously and playfully winked at Alyssa.
Alyssa’s round eyes turned cold. She gave Landon a deadpan look.
Jeremy noticed his indecent behavior, and his face turned dark!
“How did I do just now?” Landon returned to Jeremy’s side with a grin, nudging his elbow.
“Great. I’ll kill you if you try that again,” Jeremy replied with a chilling glint in his eyes.
Landon felt hopeless as he said, “Why are you always picking on me? You’re harder to deal with. than all the hundreds of girlfriends I’ve had combined!”
Soon, the first auction item was presented to the audience.
It was a landscape painting from the 20th century. It was a simple brushwork painting that captured the essence of the scenery, truly a masterpiece. But, the artist wasn’t famous, so the starting price was only one million dollars.
Jeremy’s interest in antique artworks was limited. However, he had his fair share of knowledge since his grandfather and father were both avid collectors.
He immediately recognized the painting upon seeing it. There was an identical one in his grandfather’s studio, an authentic piece. The one being auctioned was most likely a well–
crafted replica.
Replicas and fakes were quite different. High–quality replicas could fetch high prices, but it was unlikely in the presence of authentic work.
“One million five hundred thousand!”
“Two million!”
“Three million!”
Just as the auctioneer was about to hammer down, a clear and gentle voice rang out “Five million.” Alyssa casually raised her paddle. She surprised everyone with her bid.
Jeremy glanced at Alyssa’s face and felt suspicious.
First, the painting wasn’t worth five million. The three million was already too much.
Second, Allison had spent so much time with his grandfather. She helped him manage his treasures, antiques, and paintings. She must know his grandfather had the authentic piece.
So why would she spend her money on this replica?
“Six million!” Everyone turned around to see Liana raising her paddle high. She couldn’t bear to “Seven million!” Alyssa raised her paddle once again.
“Eight million!” Liana followed and yelled loudly.
Rosaline was nervous. She had never attended such an auction before. The price of a single painting had already reached seven million.
It was just the first item. Shouldn’t they wait and view the others?
“Mom, should we follow along?” Betty asked Sophia quietly. She was slightly displeased with Liana stealing the limelight.
“We are family. Let’s not compete with each other.” Sophia had attended many auctions and knew the superior items were usually kept until the end.
“Nine million.” Alyssa raised her paddle again. She was determined to win the painting.
Rosaline’s blood pressure rose. She hadn’t planned to spend such a high budget on the birthday gift for Mr. Walsh Senior. She was truly feeling the pinch!
“Ten million!” Liana was already caught up in the bidding frenzy, her eyes red as she raised her paddle again.
The crowd was in an uproar!
Yet, Landon burst into laughter. “It’s the first auction item, and it’s not something valuable. Yet it has reached this price. I’ve made quite a huge profit! So, Jeremy, should I thank the ex–Mrs.
Walsh or the current Mrs. Walsh?”