An Understated Dominance

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.

Those who could afford it would pay, while those who

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

ways.

private room door swung open again.

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

golden mask nodded. He was about to sit

took a few steps backward and exclaimed in shock, “You… What

I know you?”

in the golden mask gulped and realized he had lost his

front and said impassively, “My apologies. I

heck? You scared

had seen a ghost as

mask took a deep breath and calmly sat. However, he occasionally

a few more buyers entered

and carried themselves well. They were far from ordinary

we start now?” Nikki was getting

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

sit here all day if he doesn’t show up?”

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