"I know you're competing with Alexander for control of the Lloyd family," Frey said, her voice steady. "If your capital chain breaks, you'll be in a tough spot."

"But I'm willing to use my money to buy you some time. All I ask in return is that you help me find my brother."

Sawyer was taken aback by Frey's direct offer of a bribe.

Their relationship had shifted from mere cooperation to a more transactional one, which he found intriguing at first.

What Frey proposed did indeed affect him. Despite his low profile under the pressure from Alexander, he had finally found a potential way out.

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