"Fat Lawler, this is unacceptable," Sophia objected. "We invested a lot in these mines, hoping for significant profits. Selling them at such a low price now will lead to substantial losses. Moreover, the critical issue is... we still owe money to the bank!"

"What can you do about it?" Fat Lawler flicked his used cigarette butt into the ashtray, his smile carrying a hint of mockery. "By the way, wasn't this your idea from the beginning? I remember Mr. Bayer wasn't very interested in these two mines, was he?"

"You..."

Fat Lawler's expression became a bit more serious. "Mr. Bayer, you doubt your own judgment and instead believe in a woman who climbed her way up through shameless means. You brought upon yourself the losses you're facing."

"What are you saying?!" Sophia stood up suddenly, her eyes blazing with anger.

Fat Lawler looked at her sharply, and his subordinates in the room moved closer. Sophia's fiery temper was quickly extinguished.

"Mr. Bayer, would you like to know who this buyer is?"

Graham remained silent.

Fat Lawler signaled his men to escort the buyer into the room, and Graham was surprised to see that it was Daniel and... Maisie?!

He jumped to his feet, accidentally knocking over dishes and cutlery on the table.

Daniel held Maisie's hand and gave her a gentle smile. He pulled out a chair for her and then sat down beside her.

"Do you not know them, Mr. Bayer?" Fat Lawler asked with a smirk. "Do I need to make introductions?"

Graham and Sophia stood frozen like statues.

Daniel said with a touch of seriousness in his voice, "Mr. Bayer, I heard you have two mines worth 240,000,000 dollars now, and I'm willing to offer 250,000,000 dollars to help you out of this predicament. What do you say?"

"You... You..." Graham pointed at him, his hand trembling violently, unable to form a complete sentence.

He glanced at Maisie. She stared back expressionlessly, but a hint of pity flickered in her eyes. Perhaps he was nothing more than a clown to her now.

Daniel removed his coat and draped it gently over Maisie's shoulders. "It seems like the heating in this room isn't quite warm. Don't catch a cold."

Maisie turned to look at him and smiled sweetly. The once sparkling light in her eyes, which had belonged to Graham, now seemed to shine solely for the man sitting beside her.

Graham took in a deep breath, and cold beads of sweat trickled down his back.

"Mr. Bayer," Fat Lawler said, lighting another cigarette. "I kindly introduced a buyer to you. Why aren't you saying anything? Don't embarrass me here."

"The price... I can't accept it," Graham managed to say with great difficulty.

Daniel added with a grin, "Oh, by the way, you can take your time repaying the bank. I'm in no rush."

"What are you talking about?"

"I said, the bank belongs to me," Daniel stated. "The bank you borrowed from is the most well-known private bank in Cumulus City, and that bank... is owned by the Quimbys!" Graham felt a sharp pain in his chest as if his heart was about to stop beating. He turned to look at Sophia, who was equally pale and holding onto the table for support.

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