Chapter 154 Selling Diamond?
Leo didn’t linger for long. After presenting the awards to the winners, he exchanged a few brief words with Hera and promptly exited the venue. It appeared as though he was simply fulfilling his duty as a representative of the Hendrixes, the event sponsor. However, the truth was more complex. Despite his reluctance, Leo knew he had to leave in order to maintain his facade. If he lingered too long, Hera might become suspicious, or worse, annoyed with him.
As Hera, Xavier, and Zen descended from the podium to the stage, Bry and the villagers rushed to them in excitement. Bry’s father and uncle, having processed the turn of events, now joined in the jubilation with tears welling in their eyes, surprised by the unexpected outcome.
The emotional surge intensified as they reflected on the fate of the bald man. Bry’s father found renewed hope, wondering if authorities had apprehended him for underhanded tactics or uncovered his actions from a year ago. Regardless of the specifics, the realization that even someone affluent couldn’t evade justice brought immense satisfaction.
His jubilant mood soared, a radiant smile stretching from ear to ear as he joined in congratulating the trio who had secured the championship. Amidst the festivities, several individuals approached Bry’s father, expressing keen interest in purchasing the three horses, with Diamond capturing particular attention.
"Are you the owner of this season’s champion horse?" A middle-aged man, sporting golden glasses, approached Bry’s father. "I’m keen on purchasing your Friesian horse for $60,000." With a confident gesture, he presented Bry’s father with a sleek black calling card, adorned with silver fonts.
Bry’s father maintained his composure, offering a polite smile as he briefly examined the card handed to him. "I’m pleased that Diamond has drawn your interest," he remarked, his tone courteous yet assertive. "However, we have no intentions of parting with our champion." Emphasizing Diamond’s esteemed status in the competition, he subtly conveyed his disapproval of the man’s presumptuous demeanor and also as if he was doing Bry and his family charity by offering $60,000.
While Friesian Horses may not command the highest prices in the market, a finely trained one can easily fetch around $40,000. Stallions boasting top-tier breeding lines can even exceed $100,000 in value.
Among seasoned breeders of purebreds, the price of $60,000 for a horse like Diamond already pushes the boundaries. Diamond isn’t just a purebred; as a three-time national champion and record-breaker, surpassing previous limits, Diamond embodies excellence, boasting both a distinguished lineage and a champion status.
Hence, an offer of $100,000 would barely tempt Bry’s father to consider parting with Diamond, what more a $60,000 offer? Moreover, Diamond, being still young and brimming with potential, stands poised to continue dominating the championships in the upcoming years. Furthermore, their recent championship victory alone raked in a hefty sum of $100,000, not to mention the additional earnings from securing second and third places, which was another $50,000 and $25,000 respectively totaling another $75,000.