Chapter 4

As the bidding soared ever higher, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

I let out a cold laugh, but my voice stayed steady.

"Mr. Levine, let's cut to the chase. We're all here for charity. Why not just go big?

"I'll make it thirty million," I said, my voice ringing out clear and confident.

The room erupted. It was like someone had dropped a bomb.

Sure, everyone in this room had more money than sense, but fifteen million in cash? That was a whole different ball game.

Richard froze, taken aback by the sudden force of my presence. He…