The next day, Jack couldn't wait any longer. He sent me a "simplified version" of his business plan along with a detailed funding request sheet. Fifty million totals, split into three installments. He even thoughtfully suggested that, to avoid my parents noticing, I should transfer the money in smaller batches. I stared at the document. It listed everything in detail. Rent for a premium office tower, staff salaries, marketing budgets, and even luxury cars for him and Chloe. At that moment, it was crystal clear. He wasn't treating me like a partner. He was treating me like an endless ATM. I didn't agree immediately. Instead, I left him hanging for two days. During those two days, he completely lost composure. He sent me message after message. Sometimes sweet talk, sometimes life

