Came Back as an Heiress After My Ex-Fiancé Made Me Blind novel Chapter 166

Lucas came to the charity banquet not only to seize the opportunity to see Jack, but also for another purpose.

After a few minutes, the host on stage announced,

"Next up for auction is a famous painting prepared by Amelia Montgomery! Unfortunately, Amelia couldn't attend our charity event due to illness. However, this painting prepared by her is very charming, and the starting price is also ten thousand!"

As soon as Amelia's name was mentioned, the entire venue suddenly fell silent.

Then, a burst of commotion erupted.

"I can't believe someone like Amelia, a trash scum, still has the audacity to appear? Get out of the entertainment industry!"

"Exactly! Who would want to bid for her stuff? It's already bad enough!"

Amidst the clamor, a man who liked traditional paintings spoke up, "Hold on, don't rush to criticize. Look at the painting Amelia prepared, it's a rare genuine piece! And she's doing it for charity, so let's not be too harsh on her, alright?"

Carl couldn't help but scoff at these words. ‘Charity, my foot!’

This garbage scum Amelia is just using charity to whitewash herself!

Being sick and unable to attend the event is just an excuse! Amelia is now a rat crossing the street, everyone wants to beat her up, would she dare to show up?

Carl couldn't help but feel annoyed. She nudged Victoria's arm and whispered, "No wonder Lucas and Peter came to the charity banquet. It turns out it was for Amelia."

Victoria could immediately tell that the painting on stage was indeed a rare treasure.

There was no need to think about it. It was probably prepared by Peter for Amelia.

Peter was a restoration expert for cultural relics and had a particular fondness for calligraphy and paintings. He had collected quite a number of famous paintings.

Now, he was willing to bring out his beloved collection for Amelia. He was truly a good elder brother.

At this moment, at the entrance of the banquet hall, Amelia, wearing a hat, mask, and wrapped up tightly, with only her eyes visible, sneaked into the hall.

Amelia thought about it and couldn't bear it. She had to come and see it with her own eyes.

But her reputation was so bad now, everyone was calling for her head, so she had to disguise herself so that no one could recognize her outside and insult her.

Looking at Victoria sitting in the second row, attending the occasion so beautifully, while she had to hide and sneak around, a twisted hatred welled up in Amelia's eyes.

When she went back, she would raise a female dog and name it Victoria!

She would scold and beat it every day!

Thinking like this, Amelia's hatred eased a little, and she looked at the painting on stage with a determined expression.

This was a genuine painting worth at least twenty million.

Now it was being auctioned off for only ten thousand. As long as one wasn't an idiot, everyone would definitely compete to bid for it.

’Hmph, what does it matter if my reputation is bad?

Aren't you all still eager to bid for my stuff?’

Once the reporters report this, Amelia will be praised for bringing out her valuable collection for charity. She will be seen as selfless, and netizens won't have a reason to criticize her anymore.

The host on stage had already announced the start of the bidding.

People who didn't like paintings didn't have much interest in this item, especially since they were disgusted by Amelia's character.

"Ugh! Who would want to bid for garbage? Just go away!"

"I agree! Amelia has no right to participate in a charity banquet. Her stuff shouldn't have been brought up on stage!"

"That's right! If anyone bids for Amelia's painting, I'll despise them as well!"

However, for those who liked paintings, this was an opportunity they couldn't miss. The starting price of ten thousand was really tempting.

David suddenly understood.

As powerful as Gretel Real Estate was, it couldn't compare to the Moore Group. Gretel Real Estate was hoping to cooperate with the Moore family for several of their recent projects.

David met the fierce gaze of the man and felt a chill run down his spine. He instantly understood.

The host still looked earnestly at David, who wanted to bid, "Mr. Gretel, do you want to bid for Amelia's painting?"

David awkwardly laughed twice and pretended to scratch his head, "I was just scratching an itch, scratching an itch, haha!"

Scratching an itch?

Everyone burst into laughter at his words. Did he really have to be this funny?

The host followed suit, laughing, "I thought you were about to raise your paddle."

David immediately straightened his expression and put on a righteous look, "Don't make things up. Amelia is a person who does nothing but evil deeds, selfishly deceiving the world and stealing fame. Who would want to bid for her painting?"

David said such a long string of negative words, without even catching his breath, as if he was in a hurry to distance himself.

After speaking, David looked at Jack beside him, trying to please him.

But this man had already withdrawn his gaze and didn't look at him again.

David's words just now were undeniably severe, using three negative idioms in front of everyone. The people around couldn't help but gasp in shock.

Amelia's face turned pale, and her nails dug deeply into her palm.

Didn't David want to bid?

Why did he suddenly change his mind?

And he openly insulted her like this in front of everyone?