Chapter 69: I fooled you again
The instant Miles caught sight of the gathering, a strong impulse to engage with them pulsed through him. Despite the possibility of ensuing complexities, fear was foreign to him. After all, he was not the one who should be fearful of trouble; instead, trouble should quake at his presence.
“An annual salary of 1.2 million, quite the attractive sum. Even seasoned executives from various corporations might not reach that,” Miles pondered, a sparkle in his eyes.
“Sounds like a sealed deal to me. Once the funds show up in my account, consider me on your team.”
As Miles’ eagerness became more palpable, Summit couldn’t help but perceive him as a naive newbie navigating the vast world of business.
“Fair enough. But, there’s a precondition before you join our ranks. You recognize this box, don’t you?” He went on to present a photograph.
The image displayed a golden box, eerily similar to the one Ethan possessed.
“Ethan was the initial holder of this item. When leaving the mall, he should have passed it on to you. Our firm desperately needs it. If you can deliver it, I’m ready to propose an appealing offer of 10 million.”
“In my business interactions, I value transparency, and I see no need to withhold any information from you. The gold box itself has a value exceeding 2.4 million. My offer of 10 million provides you with a substantial profit opportunity.”
“What’s your response?”