Ten Million for My Silence—So My Negotiator Raised the Price

Lu Chen opened a livestream. Tang Tang faced two million viewers. “President Han, everyone wants your answer.” Han Ce tapped the table three times. Silver errors flashed through Four's eyes, and his hand seized the drive against his will. [Remote reclamation command detected.] [Avatar 04 identity entropy rising.] Lu Chen caught Four's wrist and activated Skill Sharing. Tones, glances, and involuntary movements flooded his mind. One lawyer was terrified; the finance director guarded a blue folder. Lu Chen took it. Inside was tomorrow's board resolution cutting Cloud Harbor loose. “You can't reclaim him,” Lu Chen said. “If you could, you wouldn't be negotiating.” Silence answered him.