Christina hesitated, torn between the desire to make money and her business instincts that warned of potential risks. Unlike Irene and Leroy, who blindly invested without considering the risks, she knew better than to jump in without thinking.

"If I were you, I wouldn't play the role of a gullible investor," Andrew interjected.

"Andrew, do you know something?" Christina asked, surprised by his tone.

Andrew frowned and said, "I already told you—the East Side isn't getting developed. You've been in business long enough to be wary of such promises, Christina. Since when does investing a few million guarantee returns in the hundreds of millions? It sounds too good to be true because it is."

Christina's resolve began to waver at his words.

"Stop fear-mongering, Andrew. This isn't your business," Irene snapped.

Leroy added, "Christie, why are you even listening to him? Harvey wouldn't trick you."

"Well, Christie, it seems you trust Andrew more than me," Harvey said with feigned