Justin was about to speak when Laura stopped him, knowing how insidious and cunning these people could be. If given the chance, they wouldn't hesitate to make Justin's life miserable. Adding to her anxiety was the incident from last week when they had gotten Paul drunk until he vomited. Without ten million dollars, they were in serious trouble. Desperate to prevent a scene, she tried to pull Justin away.
But Paul had finally found his opportunity and wasn't going to let it slip away. He chuckled, "Laura, if your boyfriend is so rich, why doesn't he help you out? Just deposit ten million dollars, and you'll not only keep your job but also earn a commission of hundreds of thousands. It's a win-win!"
Seeing Laura's worried expression only convinced him more that Justin was bluffing, and he
