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.

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

ways.

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

guest has arrived. Please, take a seat.” Samuel remained hospitable and stood up to welcome

in the golden mask nodded. He was about to sit down when he

took a few steps backward and exclaimed in shock, “You… What are you

you?” Dustin asked with

golden mask gulped

put on a calm front and said impassively, “My apologies. I mistook you

scared me!” Nikki was

seen a ghost as soon as he walked in. Was that

a deep breath and calmly sat. However, he

time passed, a few more buyers

luxury, and carried themselves well. They were

start now?” Nikki was getting impatient after

last person.” With a gentle smile, Samuel

running late? Will we sit here all day if he

for? I’m here!” Just then, a

arrogant women