Michael Wilson
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After Julia delivered her closing remarks, the guests left the auction room. Some had smiles on their faces, while others looked sour. Those with smiles had successfully purchased items at the auction. They were instructed to wait in a room provided by the gallery for payment purposes. The gallery had set up a separate space to ensure privacy during transactions. Of course, they wouldn't receive the items immediately. The gallery would send out the paintings in the following days. In a guest room…-
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Liliana finally made a move. Her bid left everyone in the room in awe. However, Klaus wasn't surprised at all. He was actually looking forward to this. "Let the game begin," he murmured. Of course, $50 million didn't stop other guests from trying to obtain the painting. They made higher bids. "Fifty-one million!" "Fifty-one and a half million!" "Fifty million seven hundred fifty thousand!" The guests called out their bids loudly, but their voices quickly faded when Jonathan raised his…
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Olivia appeared shocked. It had never crossed her mind that her mother would engage in such deceit to profit from the guests. She had always believed that Julia was an honest woman. "I can't believe you two are doing something so disgusting. It's fraud!" muttered Olivia. Klaus squinted his eyes. "What are you talking about, Olivia? Do you see us selling counterfeit goods to them? We're doing nothing more than heating up the auction." Although what Klaus said was true, she felt that what they were…
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The guests held their breath as Klaus presented an unexpectedly high bid. Their reactions were a mix of surprise, especially from Olivia. The exotic-skinned woman couldn't help but let her jaw drop. Just moments ago, she had advised Klaus not to bid, but he had gone against her advice. "Wow! A substantial offer! $200,000! Anyone else interested in bidding?" Julia exclaimed enthusiastically. However, the room remained silent. Then, Julia quickly brought down the gavel. Bam! Bam! Bam! "'Peace Within…
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Isabella and Jonathan seemed very interested in the idea. But Liliana appeared to have a different reaction. She squinted her eyes, looking at Klaus with a suspicious gaze. Olivia chose to remain silent as she was unaware of Klaus's plan. The only person who seemed quite happy was Julia. "I'm in. Spending a few dollars for orphans and granting a few requests is not a bad idea. What do you think, Isabella?" Jonathan asked. "Well, I agree. As long as it's something reasonable. I don't mind," Isabella…
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Liliana came with a smile on her face. Innocently, she brushed her hand against his arm as a close friend would. Klaus allowed her to do so, smiling as if everything was fine, though he was well aware of her intentions. Since learning the truth that Liliana was genuinely involved with his enemy, he realized that the aunt he had known all along was a sham. Klaus wouldn't trust anything that came out of her mouth anymore. After greeting Klaus, Liliana exchanged cheek kisses with Julia. They knew each…
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Olivia was captivating in her red dress and high heels. Her dark hair was gently flowing, adding to the aura of mystery and charm that surrounded her, and her enchanting face was surrounded by a light glow of make-up, highlighting her warm amber eyes. Although she looked beautiful tonight, her face said she was uncomfortable with her current appearance. "You should have picked a better dress," Olivia grumbled as she adjusted her long gown. Klaus let out a sigh. "You say whatever fits your big…
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Aside from being an aunt figure, Liliana was like a friend to Klaus. In the past, Liliana lived in New York. Every weekend, she would visit the mansion, bringing clothes or toys for Klaus. He was only eight years old back then. Liliana and Klaus were very close. In fact, she was closer to Klaus than her son. At first, Liliana treated Klaus like any other child. But as time went on, she realized that Klaus was not like most kids his age. They often talked about various things, ranging from…
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One week has passed since Christmas night. The news of terrorists attacking the Lee Family mansion briefly shook the public. Various media outlets reported on this horrifying incident, and public opinions poured in from all directions. Some expressed sympathy, while others considered it a hoax. Ironically, the incident quickly faded away with the arrival of New Year's Eve. The excitement of fireworks and trumpet sounds made people forget the tragedy that befell the Lee Family. Some even made jokes…
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White snow fell from the black sky. The atmosphere around the mansion began to calm down as some ambulances left, leaving police cars parked in the driveway. All the guests had been evacuated, while the police officers continued their investigation into the horrifying incident. The host, Steve Lee, had also left the mansion with his wife to rest at a hotel after going through a tough night. But their daughter, Joanna, still remained in the mansion. Thinking that her older brother was grieving over…
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