Chapter 32

"Ten thousand barons, as you and I know, is not a small sum."

After hearing Harvey's request, Diana held her delicate chin and pondered. 10000 barons converted into 90 barons, which is equivalent to the annual commission paid by the Cromwell chamber of Commerce to the Adrian family. For a large chamber of Commerce in Elroy, it's just a drop in the bucket.

"I really can't stand idly by in this matter, Mr. Adrian. Can you show me the manuscript of the novel the count of Monte Cristo?" Diana looked at Harvey and asked him to calm down.

Although Harvey didn't understand what Diana was hesitating about, he readily agreed to let Shirley go to the study to get out all the original novels of count of Monte Cristo. After dinner, the two went to the living room to discuss, until Shirley handed Diana a thick stack of original novels.

As long as you read the manuscript of the novel the count of Monte Cristo, you can know whether Harvey is the author of the novel or not.

Diana flipped slowly, her face became focused, and Harvey, who was watching, was embarrassed to disturb her. Time passes quietly in the quiet atmosphere, and Harvey is uncomfortable. Although he has strong confidence in count of Monte Cristo, he will feel uneasy when he is examined by others with concentrated eyes. In addition, Diana is too involved in reading it. She has not spoken for more than half an hour since she got the manuscript of the novel.

"Hua ~ Hua ~"

Diana read the count of Monte Cristo page by page. Her handwritten manuscript can be more sure of the authenticity of the original novel. The handwriting of the original novel is a little messy, many places are smeared and altered, and Harvey's creative thoughts and materials are left. Seeing these, we can be sure that the author is a person who has just come into contact with the historical background of the kingdom of Augustine.

What makes her feel incredible is that Mingming has read count of Monte Cristo once in the collection of novels by Leonard press. When she sees the original novel with her own eyes, she will have a completely different feeling. The style is more casual and the writing is obscure. She often sees some words and sentences with unknown meaning. The parts that she wants to publish have been edited by Harvey and the reviewers.

"Cough! Cough Harvey coughed impatiently to remind Diana that anyone left out for more than half an hour would do that.

Diana, who was awakened from her obsession, looked around vaguely. Her eyes fell on Harvey, and then her focus gradually gathered. When she realized something, her little face quickly passed a blush. She covered her face with a manuscript and pretended to be in order, explaining: "I'm sorry, count of Monte Cristo is an excellent work. I was fascinated by it when I was not careful, Many of the contents are unpublished by Leonard press, which proves that Mr. Adrian is indeed the author of count of Monte Cristo

Diana put the original novel on the desk, looked at Harvey in the same way, and said seriously, "please forgive me for my offence. You are an excellent novelist. I am very willing to help you from both my personal position and personal will. But if you can write a work like the count of Monte Cristo, you should also know that people can't get a piece of white bread for nothing

Harvey was stunned, frowned and thought for a long time, and said, "that's true, but I can't think of anything else that our Adrian family can help the Cromwell chamber of Commerce."

Diana means that there is no free lunch in the world. If you want to get funding from the Cromwell chamber of Commerce, you have to pay a price. The Adrian family can't compete with the current Cromwell chamber of Commerce for money and fame. Now that Harvey has offered the bait, he expects the next development, Now the only thing that the Adrian family can influence the Cromwell chamber of commerce is their engagement.

It's a good deal for the Cromwell chamber of Commerce to get rid of the Adrian family. It's a win-win situation for both sides.

Diana shook her head seriously: "no, you still have something of such value. I am willing to pay Mr. Adrian 10000 barons for the whole manuscript of the count of Monte Cristo."

This time Harvey was stunned. Instead of pretending to be surprised, Diana's request really exceeded his original expectation. She even wanted to spend 90 barons to buy the manuscript of the novel the count of Monte Cristo. Is this kind of trade losing money? It seems to others that Diana may be on the verge of becoming a model of being stupid and rich, willing to spend a lot of money on an original novel that is not even officially published.

Harvey has the experience of the last world. He can basically foresee that when the fire broke out in count of Monte Cristo, the original novel will become a priceless treasure at that time.

This is a smart option, but it's not the best option in Harvey's opinion. It's a good choice to get rid of his engagement with Harvey. Harvey must want to get rid of his engagement with a notorious playboy.

"Of course, I'd love to."

For the first time, Harvey showed a brilliant smile on her face. She must have a good feeling for the arrogant and straightforward girl in front of her. She must have thought about the same thing as Harvey, but she didn't take this opportunity to realize it. Her character is more upright than Harvey imagined.

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At night, the Orlin street, where Harvey lives, is dark and quiet. Moths are flying around the not so bright street lamps. The shadow is beating around the shadow of the long drawn lamp pole. The light can hardly cover the shadow of the surrounding Victorian buildings. No matter how you look at it, this gloomy feeling is more dangerous than the busy civilian street.

"Good night, Mr. Adrian. I'll bring you the news you expect tomorrow." Diana stooped into the carriage with Harvey's help, holding the manuscript of the count of Monte Cristo in her arms.

"Good night, dear Miss Cromwell. Have a good dream." Harvey put his right hand on his chest, bowed deeply, responded with a smile, and watched her carriage leave.

In the carriage, Diana looked at the manuscript of the novel the count of Monte Cristo with satisfaction. It was enough for her. She really thought more than Harvey, but it was certainly not as complicated as Harvey. It is undeniable that she is fond of the novel the count of Monte Cristo, followed by the value of the original novel.

As a merchant's daughter, she understands the principle of fair trade better than anyone else. In Harvey's request, she can put forward a more favorable request for herself. Breaking her engagement is one of them, and she can also "lend" Harvey money. Money is one of the most basic units to measure value. 10000 balun pounds can't be exchanged for things that exceed their own value many times. Unfair transactions are bound to be based on unfair conditions. If you don't make trouble by doing so, you can be regarded as selling Harvey a favor that is not human, especially in the current utilitarian social environment.