Archer confronts a high-level diamond executive to negotiate a finder's fee for a massive pink diamond. Despite the executive's attempt to record the conversation and maintain a moral high ground, Archer uses market leverage and corporate secrets to force a deal.
SIMMONS: Come in. Come in. Tea?
ARCHER: No thanks.
SIMMONS: So. What brings you to London?
ARCHER: Reg... Spare me.
SIMMONS: A month ago, officers of this company sat in front of the United Nations and pledged to uphold a ban on "conflict" diamonds. We are no longer accepting the stones you supply.
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