Chapter Two: A Name Worth Fifty Thousand

He transferred the bonds at eighty-eight, on condition that SeaGravel preserve workers' wages and pensions. After settlement, he controlled 3.07 million yuan. Fifty thousand to three million in seven hours. Su opened a newly arrived email. “The Bureau traced this café. Someone used your new name to enter Obsidian's old mailbox and left this.” The attachment was an invitation to the Evernight Court, bearing four silver fish around a closed eye. Admission required three million in verified assets. Shen had exactly enough. Sirens sounded outside. The ring stayed cold. “Why didn't it warn us?” Su asked. “Police aren't a market anomaly. Or the real danger is already inside.” He looked at her.