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!"

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

shoulder, grinning as

your mom! Why should I pay for you?"

want the 'Gray Tree,' you do. I'm just helping you bid," Daniel explained cheekily. "If Bella doesn't want the painting anymore, I'll stop bidding. Gary only needs to bid a hundred million and one dollar, just a buck more than my last bid, and he can walk

Bella blurted

their true value. She feared that bidding too high could lead to a significant loss if she ended up purchasing it. 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

435: Why Should I Pay for

to his assessment, Xavier stated, "Moreover, this 'Gray Tree' may very well be considered Mondrian's magnum opus. Gary, you're lucky

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

"Leo, what's this about? Didn't we just agree that after Xavier's appraisal, I'd buy

'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

the last word had left Leo's mouth, Daniel chimed in with a bid. "A hundred

of buying the 'Gray Tree' – he recognized it as a fake at first glance. By bidding now, he aimed to simply drive up

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