The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 144

Daniel was using a classic sales tactic to force Henry's hand, pushing him into a corner to make a deal. But it was somewhat clumsy to someone like Henry, who had faced countless similar situations before and wouldn't be easily intimidated.

"I'll only offer five million, and if Daniel is willing to buy the Blood Jade for ten million, I have no objections!" Henry still hoped to secure the Blood Jade for five million, reminding Nicholas, "This offer only stands if you choose to deal with me from the beginning. If you refuse my offer and Daniel is just bluffing, not willing to spend ten million, then my offer drops to three and a half million. Business is business, and if you refuse now but decide to sell later, I'll buy it – but my offer will be reduced."

Henry's tactic made Nicholas feel cornered since he knew Daniel was trying to help him and doubted Daniel would actually spend ten million. Accepting Henry's offer would mean turning a quick two million dollar profit, which was already quite generous. Nicholas was tempted.

Just as Nicholas was about to accept Henry's offer, Daniel turned to Jessica and said, "Jessica, give Nicholas the money."

"Okay!" Jessica immediately transferred fifteen million dollars.

Everyone was astounded once more. They looked at Jessica in disbelief, then at Daniel with even greater astonishment. Jessica was known to be a decisive woman who didn't blindly accept just anyone's advice. What had this country boy assistant done for her to trust him so implicitly?

To most people, ten million was a fortune they couldn't earn in a lifetime, yet Jessica seemed to hand it over without blinking an eye to this country boy. Brittany found it hard to accept.