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The Dealer

“We buy a lot of your products,” the Dealer said, his grip tight on his phone as if he could force the man on the other end to comply with his demands. “It’s time for you to buy some of ours.”

The man had the nerve to laugh. Bastard.

“Show me something you make better and cheaper than ourselves,” the man replied in imperfect English, “maybe then we buy from you.”