Chapter 77

I paid no attention to Lilith and Zack and simply looked at them as if they were fools. "Leon, out of consideration for your three years of service as our lapdog at the Storm family, I'm giving you another chance," Lilith began. "Mr. Jackson and I have discussed establishing a transit hub, and SchmittHeron Corporation seems like a suitable fit. Name your price, and we'll buy it." Lilith looked down on us with disdain, her head held high. "Name a price?" I asked. "Yes. Don't you understand plain language?" she retorted. I didn't bother arguing and simply smiled. "Sure. I'll name a price. You're willing to pay any amount?" Lilith scoffed, "Look at you, so eager for money. You're embarrassing the Storms." She continued, "But since Mr. Jackson is willing to help you, go ahead and name your price. The Storm family and Mr. Jackson can afford it." I held up one finger without further ado. "One million dollars? That's a bit steep but still manageable," Lilith said dismissively, reac