The man left, and Gary approached David, keeping his eyes on the table where the bag of money still sat.

Gary asked, "What does that man want? Should we inform Mr. Kirk—"

Before Gary could finish his question, David fiercely slapped him.

"Are you an idiot?" David coldly replied, "He's right! I can't stay a small fry, and neither can you! Whatever his intentions, he's here to help us. Why wouldn't we take the money?"

Hearing this, Gary nervously rubbed his hands together. He glanced at the several people behind him who were still in pain. "David, what if they... snitch?"

If this matter reached Tiger, neither David nor Gary would escape the consequences. They both feared Tiger's methods.

David shook his head. He knew his subordinates well—even if they tried to inform Tiger, they wouldn't get the chance.

David lit a cigarette and wrestled with the decision. The man's offer was tempting: money, praise, and a glimpse of the future. To say he wasn't tempted would be a lie. However, he