Malibu, a massive mansion, stood alone on a small seaside hill.
Harris Carter stood on the rooftop, gazing at the Pacific to the west, where the sea and the sky blended in a seamless vista, undoubtedly one of the selling points of the house.
Real estate agent Schneider was on the phone in the distance, negotiating the price with the homeowner.
Harris wasn't in a hurry, patiently waiting.
After a while, Schneider hung up the phone and came back. He said, "The owner's bottom line is 30 million US dollars. Any lower, and he feels there's no need to sell."
Harris knew the homeowner's situation and shook his head, "20 million US dollars, that's my final offer."
Schneider didn't relent, "If you say that, we can't talk."
Harris shrugged and replied, "There are plenty of luxury homes to choose from in Los Angeles. If that's the case, let it be."
