Let's Start All Over Again, Shall We (Maggie and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182 I Had to Destroy It

Beth held back her lip, saying nothing, while Emma burst out, “That azure porcelain vase was from the Gatling?”

Mia’s alluring eyes met Emma’s gaze with a hint of coldness, “Oh, Ms. Holland, you didn’t know? I’ve got plenty at home.”

Emma felt choked up, unable to respond. She’d already been outdone by Mia over the pen, somehow. Beth’s auctioned vase was tied to her too.

and now,

Maggie glanced at the displeased Beth and spoke frankly, “What’s wrong. Ms. Bray? Did you think I wanted the vase? Unfortunately, what I really wanted was this music score manuscript.

Maggie held up the manuscript, catching Beth’s eye.

Her actions added fuel to her anger because she was the one who auctioned off that manuscript.

Even though she had what Maggie wanted, she ended up losing and getting swindled out of a large sum.

“Beth… Isn’t this manuscript yours…” Emma’s words halted midway.

Beth felt suffocated and frustrated, her heart trembling with anger.

A radiant smile spread across Maggie’s face as she pretended this was news to her. Feigning sincerity, she remarked, “Ah, Ms. Bray. It turns out that you entrusted the item for auction. That explains why the price seemed reasonable.”

“I didn’t realize Mr. Caleb was so close with you, Ms. Adam. Beth suppressed her anger, her face unable to hide its shade.

What exactly did Maggie do to pull this off?

She got involved with Nathael and Ericko, and now, she’s tangled up with Leo. How infuriating!

Leo’s demeanor was distant and cool. His silver rimmed glasses tamed some of the rebelliousness and roguishness inherent in him, giving off a sense of aloof warmth.

His contradictory yet mysteriously harmonious demeanor made it hard to see this rising star of the Calebs. as just an ordinary person.

Leo stared at Beth, his eyes beneath the lenses cold and without warmth,

“Ms. Bray, you seem to be unaware of many things. Next time, if you want to know something, you can just call and ask,” he said, his words making Mia chuckle involuntarily.

She thought she was being pretty shady, but Leo somehow managed to outdo her.

His serious tone made it impossible to find fault with him.

It was like punching a pillow; the anger didn’t dissipate, but instead, the person would end up angrier.

Beth laughed bitterly, her face turning ugly. “Ms. Adam, you probably didn’t know that I auctioned off this music manuscript.”

Chapter 182 I Had to Destroy It

Maggie looked at her with indifference. “So?”

“According to the auction house rules, once the payment is successful, sold items cannot be reclaimed unless there are issues with authenticity or quality,” Leo spoke slowly, his meaning clear.

Beth nodded. “That’s right, but I suddenly remembered that there might be a problem with this manuscript.”

With that, Beth turned to Emma. “Get the auction manager here. Tell them I demand a re–examination of this music score manuscript.”

Emma nodded, and soon, they arrived along with the auction manager and appraiser, who then ushered Leo, Maggie, and Beth’s group into a dedicated lounge.

“No need for the trouble. Let’s just talk here,” Beth said, unmoving-

“Ms. Bray, you mentioned that there might be a problem with the music score manuscript you auctioned. Could you please elaborate?” the auction manager asked calmly.