Chapter 119

"A hundred thousand dollars?" Vander's eyes widened. "How is that enough? I've looked into it before, and those in this industry charge way more than that." He returned the bankbook to Madison. "I have money. You don't have to worry about it." Madison returned the bankbook to Vander. "The payment is to sever your connection to this situation. I'll face consequences for revealing the secrets. You're paying just so that the backlash won't affect you." When they heard that Madison would face consequences, both Vander's and Evelyn's expressions changed. "Will this backlash affect you? Will it harm you?" Madison shook her head. "For cultivators, this can also be an opportunity. So, you don't need to give more. A hundred thousand dollars is enough." Vander and Evelyn went silent. Owen, who was listening from the side, spoke up, "Let's just go with what Ms. Locke says." Vander pondered as he glanced at Madison. Before today, Vander had always thought Madison was just in it for the mo