"400 million. If you bargain with me, I'm out."
Nathan glanced at Hyde and held up four fingers, indicating a hefty price.
Upon hearing the price, Hyde was visibly taken aback, his face contorting into an expression of displeasure. He hadn't anticipated Nathan's greed, likening it to that of a wolf.
Did Nathan truly believe that money grows on trees?
Nathan said, "Don't want it? Alright, I'll sell it to Melody. She'll even throw in a supercar."
Hyde said, "Wait! I'll pay for it!"
He couldn't allow Nathan to sell the chalcedony to his old rival Melody; otherwise, he would lose the commander's competition.
Owning the chalcedony was akin to possessing a crown, which would make him the rightful ruler.
Although spending 400 million was painful, he had to do it.