When Nate and Eileen returned home, they found Michael smoking on the sofa, which displeased them greatly.
"Put out that cigarette! Stand up, I have something to tell you!" Nate commanded sternly, his eyes reflecting his disapproval of Michael's smoking.
Michael extinguished the cigarette and stood up. "Nate, what's wrong?"
Nate asked, "Do you really understand your current situation?"
Michael continued to smile. "I feel fine. The project is ongoing, and as long as we secure the funding, our future will be bright."
"Precisely because the future looks bright, your situation becomes increasingly precarious," Nate said seriously, looking confused. "You should understand that once the project succeeds, Yolanda's assets will double, making her a significant figure in the business world of
