Hopkins’s face twitched. He wanted to yell that Brodie was not his disciple at all. But Brodie holding those evidences against him made him keep his mouth shut. “There must be some misunderstandings here. Let’s sit down and talk. We can solve this matter. What do you think?” Hopkins said with a smiling face, trying to be a peacemaker.
“No way.” Maximilian shook his head and said, “There is no misunderstanding here. I paid 10 million for this thing and he should compensate me 100 million. Matter solved.”
The smile on Hopkins’s face disappeared and he frowned. No ordinary people could pay 10 million without any hesitation. He looked at Brodie accusingly and said with dismay, “Brodie, what’s going on here? How could you cheat them with fake antique? Didn’t you know they are no ordinary people?”
Brodie’s lips twitched and thought, ‘If I had known better. I tricked them because I thought they were those stupid rich. God knows these dickheads would trick me back.’
“Master, you know me. I never sell fakes!” Brodie looked at Hopkins innocently.
Hopkins was too angry to speak. He rubbed his forehead and said, “Sir, how could I address you?”
“Just call me Mr. Lee,” Maximilian said.
“Mr. Lee, how about this. Let’s put authenticity of this good aside. If you don’t like it, just let us refund you. Is that ok for you?” Hopkins still tried to smooth things over and to avoid trouble.
“No. He sold the same fake stuff to my friend and tricked my friend for 5 million dollars. I want to solve the case once and for all. Either give the money back or give me his life.”
“Fuck you! You fuck are looking for trouble here, right? You think I am sissy to be bullied by you? Master, you see that? It was not me that provoked them. It was them who wanted my life!”
Brodie went ballistic. He hoped Hopkins to take over this shit from him. As long as Hopkins could get rid of them, Brodie would immediately hit the road and ran.
Hopkins looked gloomy not because all these troubles caused by Brodie but Maximilian’s unwillingness of reconciliation.
“Ten times are too much. How about three times? Brodie will compensate you 30 million dollars.” Hopkins said with gritted teeth.
“Master, you can’t back off! Why the hell should I compensate 30 million? I won’t give them a dime!” Brodie said unwillingly.
It was painful for him to refund, let alone compensate. Not to mention the bank charge, it will be covered by Brodie. Over 120 thousand dollars bank charges to transfer 10 million dollars! How many people could earn 120 thousand a year?
“Brodie, you need to admit your mistake and make the compensation.”
“No way. I will never compensate them. Master, you either help me solve this, or to watch me die here.” There was a threatening look in Brodie’s eyes. Hopkins sighed and knew he could do nothing but help.
“You rascal! You really did a great job to piss me off!” Hopkins rubbed his chest and said. He then looked at Maximilian and said with a stern face, “Mr. Lee, if we cannot settle this matter in a peaceful way, we could only resort to force.”
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