Helen Grant let out a brief laugh and stood up.
"Richard, you better not let me down."
Richard flashed a grin that revealed his yellowed teeth, his murky eyes fixed on Helen.
"Getting it done is the easy part. The tricky bit? Making sure the payment lands on time. Miss Grant, if the money isn't in my account when it's supposed to be, well... I might have a hard time keeping my mouth shut."
The smile on Helen's face vanished instantly.
"Richard, we've worked together before. You should know what kind of person I am by now. Don't you dare try any of these petty tricks on me. I don't deal well with threats."
With that, she raised her head high, exuding confidence, and headed for the door.
Downstairs, in the car, Vivian immediately leaned forward when she saw Helen get i
