The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 439

"No big deal, I'm just congratulating Gary for successfully securing the 'Gray Tree' at nine billion!" Daniel said nonchalantly. Gary immediately felt played as Daniel's words sunk in. Glowering at Daniel with fiery eyes, Gary bellowed, "Country boy, you dare to toy with me?"

"Toy with you? Oh, absolutely! You were so keen on this 'Gray Tree,' Gary. I thought letting you have it for one billion was too cheap for someone of your caliber—The young master of New York's Evans family. So I kindly helped drive up the price for you," Daniel retorted with a grin. "Tell me, Gary, do you feel like nine billion isn't high enough? Want me to help hike it up a bit more?"

The moment Daniel suggested he might raise the bid again, Gary tensed up, believing the country boy would follow through since it wasn't his money.

However, Gary had to get the painting no matter what, so he would have to keep up with any price Daniel called out. To avoid any more unpredictability, Gary quickly turned to Leo and clarified, "Leo, I've offered nine billion now. If this country boy makes any more wild bids, he'll have to front the money, not just run his mouth."

"So you're saying you can provide nine billion as a guarantee?" Leo asked.

He grabbed the painting and turned to Xavier, saying, "Now that this 'Gray Tree' is mine, you can be honest. How much is this painting really worth?"

Xavier, with a smug smile of self-satisfaction, praised the piece. "This 'Gray Tree' was passionately created by Mondrian in his later years, reflecting on a youthful romance. In terms of artistic achievement and depth of thought, it's the most elevated of all his works. If this painting were taken to auction, it could easily fetch hundreds of billions of dollars."