Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 539:

Burnet’s sarcasm grew sharper, and his mood darker as he attempted to intimidate Silver Fox. Yet, she remained calm and responded with unexpected sincerity. Nodding, she replied with earnest clarity:

“Mr. Hoffman, you’re exactly right. I asked for this price because I know you possess great wealth. Without targeting someone of your status, where else could I possibly demand such a sum?”

The real terror wasn’t a person’s shamelessness. It was their brazen confidence and lack of guilt while being shameless. Burnet, witnessing Silver Fox’s unabashed attitude, felt like he was futilely punching at air, utterly powerless.

With a nonchalant glance, Silver Fox added, “Mr. Hoffman, if you find the deal unreasonable, feel free not to proceed.”

Burnet gave her a piercing look and retorted, “You’re asking 80 million for a perfume worth 300 dollars. Do you really expect me to see that as reasonable? Miss Elin, isn’t that a bit too audacious?”

As Silver Fox watched the man’s anger build, his face twisting with frustration, she couldn’t help but smile, her eyes curving into crescents.

She addressed him calmly, “Mr. Hoffman, consider this: to many, this half-bottle of perfume is worth 150 dollars. To those indifferent to perfume, it might as well be worthless. But for you, it’s a lifeline.”

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forward slightly, her voice firm yet gentle. “A lifeline, Mr.

for it, would they trade? Absolutely. If they wouldn’t trade, they’d be a fool. While a diamond is valuable, it cannot fend off hunger. In that moment, that humble half piece of bread is

Burnet, seeking confirmation. “Isn’t

logic in her words. It was undeniable that, here and now, the half-bottle of Wild Bluebell perfume she held was

for 80 million dollars, and extended it toward her. At that moment, he had no desire to speak. He simply wished

knack for argumentation that he couldn’t match. Continuing the conversation would only serve

and a miser, a man unwilling to spend even in a life-saving situation. Conversely,

he foreseen such a humiliating defeat, he would have complied and paid the 80 million initially requested, thus avoiding her

inspect it closely, ensuring it was indeed for 80 million.

gesture of respect for the money, she brushed imaginary dust off her hands before accepting

into her small purse. However, she hesitated to