It was obvious that Nathan was the leader and Colin was the follower.
Hansel met Nathan's eyes and asked, “What do you want with me?”
Yardley explained, “Hansel, they wanted to...”
Hansel jeered, “I wasn't asking you!”
Yardley shut his mouth immediately.
Hansel's gaze dipped to Nathan and asked with interest, “Both of you must be here for Huck's abstract painting.”
Hansel's subordinates' sharp, fierce gaze was fixed on Nathan as if warning the latter that any item that had reached the Amber Room won't leave so easily.
Nathan didn't consider Hansel and his subordinates as equal. The former treated the place as his home. He slowly pulled a chair over and leisurely took a seat.
He lighted his cigarette and smiled. “A senior of mine was admitted into the hospital because he was cheated into selling Huck's abstract painting for a very low price.
“The reason I'm here tonight is to retrieve that painting so that he could get better.”
Hansel slammed his palm on the table and laughed, “You're always welcomed if you're here for business.”
“But you know that the painting was Huck's work, and so it is priceless. I wonder how much you would be willing to pay to buy that painting from me?”
Lenny interrupted Nathan by fiercely reminding the latter, “I'll give you three chances to name the price, so you better think it through. I don't want any funny games.
“This was Huck's work when he was at the peak of his career. If you recklessly named the price, then Hansel will think that you're mocking him.
“The two dead bodies dragged away was the outcome of offending Hansel.
“So make sure you have thought it through before you name the price. Else, you won't retrieve the painting but also lose your life in the process.
Hansel grinned, “Now, my friend, name your . rr
price.
Everyone's attention was focused on Nathan.
Nathan smiled and held up three fingers.
Hansel was stunned by his gesture!
According to market price, the abstract painting was around a hundred million.
Nathan held up three fingers. Did he plan to pay in a three month’s installment?
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