An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 863

Nikki frowned, “What do you mean? You’re not selling it directly to us?”

“Recently, I’ve received many inquiries about the Jade Maiden Scripture. I was in a difficult position and was unable to make a decision.

“That was why I gathered everyone here to discuss the price collectively. It would be fairer this way,” Samuel explained.

“Fair?”

Dustin shook his head with a smile. “Mr. Franklin, you have a gift for words. You’re raising the price without reason yet making it sound sophisticated.”

Gathering all the buyers to discuss the price collectively was an obvious attempt to start a bidding war. That way, the price of the Jade Maiden Scripture would surge dramatically. It was a cunning strategy indeed.

“You flatter me, mister. I’m a humble merchant who hopes to earn a little extra profit.”

Samuel continued to smile even when his plan was exposed. He was good at maintaining his composure.

“Hmph! I hate people like you the most” Nikki looked at him contemptuously.

Why couldn’t he just name a price? Those who could afford it would pay, while those who couldn’t could just leave.

much simpler approach. It was such a waste of time to resort to

ways.

their tea, the private room door swung open again. Then, a man with

Please, take a seat.” Samuel remained hospitable

man in the golden mask nodded. He was about to sit

backward and exclaimed in shock, “You… What

you?” Dustin

gulped and realized he had lost his

impassively, “My apologies. I mistook you for

heck? You scared me!” Nikki

had seen a ghost as soon as he

man in the mask took a deep breath and calmly

passed, a few more

and carried themselves well. They were

the buyers have arrived. Can we start now?” Nikki was

last person.” With a gentle smile, Samuel refilled

Will we sit here all day if

you rushing me for? I’m here!” Just then, a

arrogant women who were all