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.

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

ways.

door swung open again. Then, a

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

the golden mask nodded. He was about to sit

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

I know you?” Dustin

gulped and

a calm front and said impassively, “My apologies.

heck? You scared me!”

a ghost as soon as he walked

took a deep breath and calmly sat. However, he occasionally glanced at Dustin with

a few more buyers

in luxury, and carried themselves well. They were far from ordinary

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

miss. We are missing one last person.” With a gentle smile, Samuel refilled their tea,

we sit here all day if he doesn’t show

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

was accompanied by a few arrogant women who were all