Chapter 758


    Bianca’s attitude was nothing more than a fawning disy. She was loyal but utterly pathetic.


    Skr’s smile faded as she fixed a cold stare on Vera and Bianca. “You still have time to


    apologize.”


    “There was nothing wrong with what I said, so why should I apologize? If you’re bold enough to


    peddle yourself, you should be able to handle some talk about it. Do you honestly believe we


    couldn’t dispose of you in Jipsburg with a mere snap of our fingers?” Bianca sneered.


    Vera, clearly amused, added, “Some things are better left unsaid. It wouldn’t look good for you,


    either.” With no desire to waste more words on Skr, Vera turned to Bianca. “Let’s go.”


    “I was actually in a good mood before, but now it’s ruined.”


    “It’s not worth it for her.”


    The two of them climbed into a nearby car and drove off, continuing their conversation as they left


    the parking lot.


    Skr watched the car drive away, raising an eyebrow in thought. She pondered who might have


    sullied her reputation with Vera. She hoped it wasn’t Joe.


    In the car, Vera received a call from the auction house staff.


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    “Yeah, send it to the address I provided.”


    After Vera ended the call, Biancaughed. “When you bought those antiques, Skr’s face looked


    awful. She should really take a look in the mirror. How could she think she couldpete with


    you?”


    For some reason, Vera felt unsettled. Skr’s bold demand for an apology left her with a heavy


    feeling in her chest.


    “You’ve brought something to mind. I’ll send John a messageter to see if he has any insights on


    Mr. Gardner Senior and Skr. Given Mr. Gardner Senior’s age, it wouldn’t be too difficult for a


    young woman to influence him.”


    “Sounds like a n,” Bianca agreed.


    John was busy with work. During his lunch break, he finally had a moment to check on WhatsApp.


    He had Vera’s contact but had nevermunicated with her before. They weren’t particrly


    familiar, having been in different high school sses and only asionally crossing paths at


    various events. He might have forgotten her if Rowan hadn’t mentioned Vera recently.


    He recalled that Joe had once liked her and wondered why she was messaging him now.


    He opened the message to find a photo and a text. The photo showed Alexander’s back at the


    auction, with Skr sitting next to him.


    The message read, “I ran into Mr. Gardner Senior at the auction today. He brought a young woman


    with him. During the event, to please her, hepeted with me for two antiques. I was trying to get


    a gift for my grandfather and father, so I may have offended Mr. Gardner Senior. I hope you can


    help rify things. Thank you.”


    The message’s intent was clear, but John was somewhat confused.


    Vera’s message seemed increasingly strange the more he read. He wondered if she had


    misunderstood something.


    His father was trying to win Skr’s favor?


    He grimaced slightly, contemting whether Vera had misunderstood the situation. Alexander had


    gone to the auction strictly to buy items, not to please anyone.


    Upon returning home, Vera instinctively checked her phone. Hours had passed with no new


    messages, and she found it hard to believe John hadn’t seen her texts.


    She wondered why he hadn’t responded. It seemed that John was either unconcerned about


    someone trying to deceive Alexander or simply indifferent. Still, Vera had to acknowledge that such


    oddities were not umon in their circles, where strange events were frequent.


    Many people in their social circle indulged in all sorts of games.