Lyon stepped into the inside line. "Call the individuals who are managing the contracts Jack embezzled. Tell them that if they are willing to set the case aside, Prospectus Technology will keep working with them and increase their profit margin by 10%."

I was shocked. I did not expect Lyon to do such a drastic thing on my behalf. I felt conflicted.

Once he hung up, Lyon stared at Jack with a cold intensity. "Now, will you release her?"

"Don't be such a hurry, Uncle Lyon. My secretary will ring me when it's all over. I'll let her go then," responded Jack.

Lyon did not speak, his eyes icily cold....