Chapter 437: Quick-Witted in a Pinch

Bella replied to Gary with a cold laugh and then retorted, "Oppose you? I have no interest in doing that. You’re not worth my time. But this 'Gray Tree' has been appraised by Xavier as a genuine Mondrian. I figure two hundred million is a fair price to secure it. If you're feeling left out, Gary, you can always raise your bid. Why not add another hundred on top of the two billion? After all, that seems to be your style, barely daring to increase your bid, not even outdoing a country boy!" Bella's jab turned Gary's face an ashen shade of anger. This sharp-tongued woman was actually insinuating that a country boy was better than him? He was determined to claim her, to show her his worth, and he wondered if she would still dare to belittle him when she was under his control. Provoked by Bella's words, Gary couldn't afford to be outdone by Daniel. Yet, instead of simply raising his bid, he turned his wits towards Xavier and questioned skeptically, "Xavier, are you sure about your earlier i