Concept:A counter offer destroys the original offer in the eyes of the law.
Explanation:A counter offer is a new proposal made in response to an existing offer.
It is not an acceptance of the original offer.
When a party makes a counter offer, it automatically rejects the earlier offer.
The original offer then ceases to exist.
The other party may accept the counter offer, but no contract is formed unless they do so.
If the counter offer is not accepted, there is no binding agreement.
Answer:Therefore, the correct option is
C. a rejection.