One hundred and Eleven

"How much do you want to sell it for, Leonard?" Marcus asked, his eyes fixed on the CEO.

The CEO paused, a calculating glint in his eye. This was an opportunity to offload the company and make a lucrative deal. He cleared his throat, a sly smile spreading across his face.

"Mr. Man, we both know how good my company is, and its fame. Yes, we're facing difficulties, but that's normal."

Marcus nodded curtly, his expression stern. "Get to the point. How much?"

The CEO's smile grew wider. "One trillion dollars."

Marcus's eyes widened in shock, not at the price, but at the CEO's audacity. "One trillion dollars?" he repeated, his voice laced with disbelief.

The CEO, however, seemed unphased, a smirk still plastered on his face. "What, Mr. Marcus? Is my price too much?" he asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

Marcus's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications of the CEO's asking price. He thought to himself, "I thought he needed money, so why is he driving such a hard bargain?"

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