The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 38 Eighty Million, Sold!

Sold!

“This sculpture may not be perfect in craftsmanship, and it looks a bit ugly in its form, but it comes with a mark engraved by Bernini himself! Eighty million, do you want to buy it or not, Smiley Nick?”

“Eighty million, deal! I’ll transfer the funds right away!”

Nicholas transferred eighty million to Jessica, and Daniel handed over the statue with Bernini’s mark. The transaction was successful. The purchase of a statue marked by Bernini filled Nicholas with joy. He knew that with some promotion, this piece could easily fetch at least one hundred million at auction, with a bit of extra effort perhaps 1.5 billion or even 2 billion, a lavish sum,

Pointing to the remaining two forgeries, Nicholas addressed Daniel, “Daniel, you seem to know something about these pieces too? If you can reveal their secrets and show they’re worth over 120 million, I won’t just buy them instantly, I’ll also fulfill my previous promise to kneel and apologize to you.”

Nicholas had deemed the remaining orient antique porcelain and the Monet painting to be fakes. Otherwise, Jessica would just be too lucky.

Daniel picked up the Tang sancai horse and handed it to Nicholas. “Smiley Nick, how much do you think this porcelain artifact is worth?”

fake, looking like something from the 19th century,

you certain it’s from the 19th

“Absolutely!”

about this? Let’s make a bet. If this porcelain piece is

not, you give me one

After scrutinizing it attentively for ten minutes, Nicholas made up his mind. “This is a 19th–century imitation. I accept

“All right!”

took the porcelain and smashed it to

Crash!

soon as it hit the floor, it shattered into countless pieces. Everyone was shocked. No

Daniel was up to. Brittany was the first to

you doing? Even as a forgery, that piece is worth 500,000!

worthless to begin

response left Nicholas

you

Eghty Miton