ards from Diadem Auction House stepped forward a

he hall, making the already unbe

ed with shame as she turned despe

intend to take things this far? Diadem Auction House has maintained a partne

tions. The successful bidder has to settle the purchase through an account regis

ect Patrick's request so bluntly. The embarrassment burning inside her quickly

a renowned painter, but that doesn't mean one canvas should be worth such an outrageous sum. Ashley deliberately manipulated the auction and created this mess. Starlight

ou did is a disgrace to the art world. You're the

tonight is for charity. Regardless of how much a bidder offers, the money goes to organizations that care for chi

had not anticipated Ashley using the charitable nature o

and fortune. Someone like that would never approve of their paintings being sold fo

y so. There's no need to hide behind some ridiculous excuse abou

hat I know nothing about art? I once trained

ept an ordinary housewife as an apprentice? They've stayed away from the public for five years, and yet you're standing

nderstood the first thing about painting. Do the sensible thing. Apologize to Jolie and Mr. Ander

u truly studied under Starlight, then demonstrate it. Paint something right here in front of everyone. If what you cre

e was no chance Ashley possessed en