Daniel watched Olenna, her face a mixture of shock and a dawning, terrified respect.
The casual way he had just eliminated her three remaining subordinates, without even breaking a sweat or raising his voice, had clearly made a profound impression.
The mountain of Yin and Yang cards still shimmering on the table between them was further proof of a power level she couldn't begin to comprehend.
"Now then, Ms. Houten," Daniel said, his voice calm again, as if he hadn't just sent three men to a watery grave with a flick of his wrist.
"About your… proposal." He gestured towards the pile of cards. "As you can see, I am not in short supply of these.
Your offer of… personal compensation… while flattering, is unnecessary."
Olenna swallowed hard, her mind racing.
Her initial plan to drug and rob them was a catastrophic failure.
Her attempt to negotiate a criminal partnership had been met with a display of wealth that dwarfed her wildest ambitions.
