An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1332

"Mr. Swanson, you seem sincere in wanting the formula. How about this? I'll take a loss and cover the extra costs. I'll only need the first ten herbs. How does that sound?" Dustin put on a reluctant front.

"10 herbs won't do, either!" Zion maintained his grim expression.

"Then how many will you agree to?" Dustin sought a compromise.

"One." Zion raised one finger.

"I can only give you one!"

"One herb?" Dustin frowned.

"Mr. Swanson, is this some kind of joke? I don't think negotiation works like this."

"Your Dew Balm formula is only worth one top-grade precious herb. That's all I can offer." Zion was getting impatient.

If Dustin had merely asked for money, he could have managed the situation. However, Dustin was throwing out exorbitant demands and treating him like a fool.

"Since you're not cooperating, let's forget about today. I'm sure there will be someone else who would be interested." Dustin didn't waste his breath and prepared to leave.

"Stand right there!" Zion slammed his hand on the table.

He shouted, "Did I say you could leave?"

"What's the matter? Do you want me to stay for tea?" Dustin asked as he turned back.

"Fuck your tea!" Zion exploded into a rage and hurled a teacup to the ground with a loud crash.

The next thing Dustin knew, chaos erupted. The patrons, who were pretending to enjoy their tea, suddenly pulled out weapons from under their tables.

In no time, Dustin found himself surrounded by 50 to 60 men. Even the hallway was blocked by bodies.

"You brat! You think you can just come and go as you please? What do you take me for?" Zion suddenly stood up, not bothering to keep up with the pretense.