With a flat tone, Clarence stood up and stated, "I'll give you three days to think this over. Tell me what more you would want to have. You won't be able to obtain your desired outcome again if you pass up this chance."

When he reached the door, he stopped and spoke gently, saying, "You brother would not have given up his promising future for only one million if you could have made your decision earlier."

Stella's red-rimmed eyes watched as she forcefully bit her lower lip. She was making a great effort to control her tears. Stella withdrew the infusion needle from the back of her hand after Clarence...