The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 435: Why Should I Pay for You?

Adding to his assessment, Xavier stated, "Moreover, this 'Gray Tree' may very well be considered Mondrian's magnum opus. Gary, you're lucky to get it for a hundred million!"

After hearing Xavier's appraisal, Leo hatched a quick plan. He turned to Bella and asked, "Bella, you're interested in an authentic Mondrian too, right? Both you and Gary are big players, and I can't afford to offend either of you. How about a fair competition? Whoever bids higher, I'll sell this Mondrian's 'Gray Tree' to."

No sooner had Leo made his suggestion than Gary became incensed. "Leo, what's this about? Didn't we just agree that after Xavier's appraisal, I'd buy the 'Gray Tree' for a hundred million?"

"Gary, it's not that I don't want to sell you the 'Gray Tree' for a hundred million," Leo explained. "But in business, integrity is everything. Bella came to my shop first today and expressed interest before you. So, if I were to sell the painting at a hundred million, shouldn't I ask Bella first?"

Before the last word had left Leo's mouth, Daniel chimed in with a bid. "A hundred million, we'll take it!"

Of course, Daniel had no intention of buying the 'Gray Tree' – he recognized it as a fake at first glance. By bidding now, he aimed to simply drive up the price and trap Gary.

Seeing Daniel jump into the fray only made the already angered Gary verge on exploding. "Country boy, what are you shouting about? Can you even produce a hundred million? A hick from the hills – I bet you can't even cough up a hundred bucks! A hundred million? You're not even worthy of mentioning that figure!"

it matter if I don't have a hundred million in my pocket?" Daniel retorted. "As soon as I make a bid, my Bella

arm around Bella's shoulder, grinning as he asked,

I'm not your mom! Why should I pay

bidding. Gary only needs to bid a hundred million and one

Bella

So, she left the matter in Daniel's hands. If he drove up the price and she overpaid, she would certainly settle the score with him later. And if Daniel's bid fell short and Gary ended up buying the painting, she would hold Daniel accountable

Why Should

well be considered Mondrian's magnum opus. Gary, you're lucky to get

you're interested in an authentic Mondrian too, right? Both you and Gary are big players, and I can't afford to offend either of you. How about a fair competition? Whoever bids higher, I'll sell this Mondrian's

incensed. "Leo, what's this about? Didn't we just agree

Bella came to my shop first today and expressed interest before you. So,

had left Leo's mouth, Daniel chimed in with a bid.

course, Daniel had no intention of buying the 'Gray Tree' – he recognized it as a fake at first glance. By

Gary verge on exploding. "Country boy, what are you shouting about? Can you even produce a hundred million? A hick from the hills – I bet