Ethan Miller sneered, "Sure, let's bet. Will I be afraid? What’s the wager?"
Alexander laid out the terms, "If Evelyn doesn’t succeed, you won't have to return Cedric Miller's construction crew. But if she does secure the contract, not only will you return our crew, but you’ll also hand over your crew to Evelyn. How about that?"
Ethan burst into laughter, "Ha! You’re really asking for death! Fine, I’ll take that bet!"
Satisfied, Alexander nodded, "Good, then let’s swear on the honor of the family."
Alexander deliberately emphasized "the honor of the family" to make Ethan Miller wary of reneging on the bet. Knowing that Reginald Miller held the family's honor in high regard, Ethan wouldn't dare offend him by backing out.
"Alright then!" Ethan, unaware of the trap Alexander had set, was
