In comparison to this 600 million, his 250 million seemed like an embarrassing figure now.
He had made a fool of himself.
“F*ck!” Marcus cursed internally.
“Fight him, Mr. Coine! If that brat is so confident, then we’ll make him pay more. I’d like to see how much he can afford.” Ned was a cruel man as he urged beside Marcus.
Marcus nodded and shouted without hesitation, “800 million!”
Another gasp.
This time, everyone’s gazes fell on Marcus.
Marcus’ unease had now turned into pride.
“What are you being so arrogant about? Do you think you’re the only rich one here? As if I’d be afraid to compete with you money-wise,” Marcus sneered at Jasper.
Jasper remained calm as a smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
“Is that so? Only the future will tell, then.”
Then, Jasper called out stubbornly, unwilling to back down, “900 million.”
From 250 million to 600 million and then to 800 million, and now, Jasper had added another 100 million to the cost.
“He’s nervous, Mr. Coine.” Ned acted as if he was already victorious. “And here I wondered how capable this brat was. Turns out he’s just a nobody.”
Marcus scoffed. “Very well, then. We’ll wring him dry.’
“950 million!”
Marcus played well, assuming that Jasper’s limit was one billion.
There was no way he would spend so much money for a plot of land, so Marcus decided that he would raise the price to one billion, which was Jasper’s limit, before he retreated.
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