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.

was such a waste of time to resort

ways.

enjoying their tea, the private room door swung open again.

seems like another esteemed guest has arrived. Please, take a seat.” Samuel remained hospitable and stood up to

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

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

I know you?” Dustin asked with

mask gulped and realized he had lost his

and said impassively, “My apologies. I mistook you for someone else

You scared

like he had seen a ghost as soon as

took a deep breath and calmly sat.

time passed, a few more buyers

and carried themselves well. They were far from ordinary

buyers have arrived. Can we start now?” Nikki was getting impatient after

one last person.” With a gentle smile, Samuel refilled their tea, being

sit here all day if

you rushing me for? I’m here!” Just then, a well–dressed young scion

by a few arrogant