The Blake Father and son duo, after much effort, finally got acquainted with a buyer through a friend who was fond of collecting antique artifacts.
The buyer, they heard, wasn't a native of Florida. He hailed from elsewhere and was known for his penchant for collecting a myriad of curious items, with artifacts being among them.
Their friend emphasized that this individual was not short on funds. Not only was he wealthy, but he was also willing to spend generously on his collection.
The Blakes saw this potential buyer as their lifeline, believing that if they could seal this deal, it would alleviate the impending financial crisis that loomed over them.
That evening, both arrived early at the designated meeting spot, palpably anxious.
"Listen," the elder Blake instructed his son, "When the man arrives, let me do the talking. The item we acquired for 250 million, we need to offload for at least 200 million now, or we won't solve our predicament."
