Bertram lit a large cigar, taking a satisfied puff as he responded nonchalantly: "Loyal and hardworking? That’s quite exaggerated. Five years ago, Lavender's family was saddled with enormous debts. Without my support of five hundred thousand USD, she would have ended up selling herself to pay off her debts. Such a favor, and you think five years is enough to repay it? You're far too naive!"
Big retorted: "Mr. Miller, over the past five years, Lavender worked tirelessly while you took ninety percent of what she earned. She did much more than her job required. She's a person with feelings, flesh, and blood. Wouldn't it be better to part ways peacefully?"
Bertram smiled: "I’m offering ninety million dollars as the termination fee, which is already me showing you a lot of respect. That’s as
