Chapter 37 A Mark

Nicholas aimed to engage in psychological warfare with Jessica, but she was unbothered. "Even if TMO is desperate for money, we won't be worried about five million. A few million in price difference is not an unacceptable loss for me. So, Smiley Nick, no need to worry; even if the sculpture's price drops to three million or becomes utterly worthless, I don't care!" "Since you're determined, I have nothing more to say. Now let's see how your Daniel plans to sell me this sculpture for eighty million," Nicholas said with a smile and gestured towards Daniel. "Daniel, please, begin your performance!" "Do you have a dagger here, Smiley Nick?" "A dagger? Yes, we do!" Nicholas handed a dagger to Daniel, curious to see what he would do next. Daniel took the dagger and began to scratch the bottom of the sculpture. Crack! He removed a piece from the base, revealing a mark, and Nicholas was taken aback upon seeing it. It was Bernini's mark! How could that be possible? Gian Lorenzo Berni