The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 438: What Are You Doing?

The very thought of his money—pocket change that could amount to a month's worth—vanishing because of that country boy made Gary seethe with anger. He had expected Daniel to back down after his bold bid, but Daniel surprised him by casually flashing a hand with all fingers extended, announcing, "Five hundred million!"

Five billion? Did that country bumpkin just bid five billion?

Bella's jaw nearly hit the floor, and she twisted Daniel's arm harshly in disbelief. "What on earth are you doing?"

Leo, on the other hand, was ecstatic. Seizing the moment, he said, "Brother here is representing Bella, and he says five billion, so it’s five billion. Bella, you can't back out!"

Leo had acquired "Gray Tree" for thirty million, and selling it for fifty million would have been a massive profit. Through a fortunate turn of events, and now thanks to his clever tactics, he was looking at a mind-blowing sale price of five billion. It was like free money that he couldn't afford to lose.

"That's right! I authorized the country boy to bid for me. So no matter the price he names, I acknowledge it!" Bella confirmed, ready to play the high-stakes game. Five billion wasn't a significant sum for her, especially after Daniel had just recently done her a significant favor by bringing back Tiger King. Considering Daniel's feat, even fifty billion would be worth it for his choice of celebration.

Intuitively, Bella felt that Daniel was just toying with Gary. Despite his unsophisticated appearance, Daniel was far from foolish—he was sharp. Bella was curious to see how he would outplay Gary. Arms crossed, she looked directly at Daniel with a hint of amusement in her eyes, reminding him, "Country boy, you better not disappoint me! If we end up overpaying for this 'Gray Tree,' I’ll make sure you regret it."

'Gray Tree' is Mondrian's masterpiece!" Daniel reassured her, then turned to Gary and goaded, "So, Gary, are you raising the bid? If you

it not hurt because it's not your money?" Gary gritted his teeth,

Deciding he no longer wanted "Gray Tree," Gary aimed to stick Bella with the bill, forcing her to bear the loss due to

counter offer. But Daniel didn’t raise the bid. Instead,

Gary bewildered. Staring at Daniel in confusion, he

What

because of that country boy made Gary seethe with anger. He had

billion? Did that country

hit the floor, and she twisted Daniel's arm harshly in disbelief. "What

said, "Brother here is representing Bella, and he says five billion,

fifty million would have been a massive profit. Through a fortunate turn of events, and now thanks to his clever tactics, he was looking at a mind-blowing sale price of five

high-stakes game. Five billion wasn't a significant sum for her, especially after Daniel had just recently done her a significant favor by bringing back Tiger King. Considering Daniel's feat, even fifty billion would be worth it

unsophisticated appearance, Daniel was far from foolish—he was sharp. Bella was curious to see how he would outplay Gary. Arms crossed, she looked directly at Daniel with a hint of amusement in her eyes, reminding him, "Country boy, you better not disappoint me! If