A contract lay on the table in front of Claire.
Lucien gave her two choices. One, he would lend her 500 thousand dollars with bank interest rates. Two, she could sign the contract, and Lucien would take care of everything.
"Of course, there's a third option. You can let your father go to jail. After all, he does deserve it, doesn't he?"
"I don't trust you," Claire said, pushing the evidence aside. "For all I know, you could have fabricated it."
Lucien shrugged. "Suit yourself. The choice is yours."
Without hesitation, Claire took the 500 thousand. "I'll pay you back."
"My patience is limited, Claire. I'll give you one more hour. If you still insist on your choice, I'll leave this city."
Claire's response was a raised middle finger.
Of course, her bravado didn't last long. Half an h
