Chapter 38 Eighty Million, Sold!

"This sculpture may not be perfect in craftsmanship, and it looks a bit ugly in its form, but it comes with a mark engraved by Bernini himself! Eighty million, do you want to buy it or not, Smiley Nick?" "Eighty million, deal! I'll transfer the funds right away!" Nicholas transferred eighty million to Jessica, and Daniel handed over the statue with Bernini's mark. The transaction was successful. The purchase of a statue marked by Bernini filled Nicholas with joy. He knew that with some promotion, this piece could easily fetch at least one hundred million at auction; with a bit of extra effort, perhaps 1.5 billion or even 2 billion, a lavish sum. Pointing to the remaining two forgeries, Nicholas addressed Daniel, "Daniel, you seem to know something about these pieces too? If you can reveal their secrets and show they're worth over 120 million, I won't just buy them instantly; I'll also fulfill my previous promise to kneel and apologize to you." Nicholas had deemed the remaining orie