Cynthia stated, “I’m looking for ine, who recently arrived at your facility for nursing care. I have something private to discuss with her.”


    Upon hearing this, the boss’s expression soured instantly. Irritated, he replied, “If you’re not here for our services, I kindly ask you to leave. If you wish to speak with someone, you need to book a designated area. I don’t offer that kind of service.”


    Cynthia exchanged a knowing nce with the bodyguard, who promptly retrieved $50,000 in cash from his small suitcase and ced it on the counter.


    Seeing the money, the boss’s demeanor shifted immediately. He shed a smile and asked, “What can I assist you with, madam?”


    Cynthia responded coolly, “I want to see ine. I need to speak with her privately for about half an hour. During that time, no one is allowed to interrupt. This $50,000 is yourpensation for that, understood?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The boss’s mind raced as he considered the situation: “Harold instructed me to give ine some sleeping pills. Once she’s asleep, Harold would take her away. Now, with this unexpected request for a conversation, it sounds like a lucrative deal—half an hour of conversation and then $50,000. If I let Harold wait and then give ine the pills after their chat, it could work out perfectly.”


    With this thought, he quickly agreed, “Absolutely! Half an hour of private time is no issue. Ms. ine is currently in the bath; you can wait in the spa room.”


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    “Wait!” the boss interjected. “This is a female-only establishment. Our members often wear casual attire, sometimes even nothing at all. Not even my boss is allowed in the private areas. You cannot bring this gentleman inside!”


    Cynthia didn’t perceive any danger in an ordinary beauty salon, so she told the bodyguard, “You can stay outside.”


    The bodyguard nodded in agreement. Since Cynthia’s visit was arranged on short notice and there were no suspicious individuals trailing her, she felt rtively secure and didn’t worry too much.


    As the bodyguard waited at the entrance, Cynthia asked the boss, “Can we go in now?”


    The boss smiled and replied, “Our staff will escort you. I can’t go in myself.”


    “Alright,” Cynthia said, and followed the staff into the salon.


    The design of this beauty salon was quite borate. The reception and lobby were at the front, followed by a corridor leading to the bathing area, and deeper still was the spa room.


    Thisyout ensured that guests seeking spa treatments could enjoyplete rxation, shielded from the noise of the outside world. If the spa room were closer to the street, the sounds of passing cars would disturb the atmosphere.


    After traversing the corridor, Cynthia arrived at one of the spa rooms.


    The staff member respectfully said, “Hello, madam, please wait here for a moment. I will fetch Ms. ine once she is done.”


    Cynthia nodded, retrieved $10,000 in cash from her designer Hermes backpack, handed it to the staff member, and instructed, “Please don’t mention that I’m waiting here. Just bring her in, understood?”


    The staff member epted the cash with enthusiasm, responding, “Of course, I won’t say a word!”


    “Great,” Cynthia affirmed. “You can leave now.”


    Once the staff member exited, Cynthia surveyed the room and frowned at her surroundings in distaste.


    From her bag, she pulled out a check she had written some time ago, for the impressive amount of one billion dors, which she intended to use to secure ine’s freedom.


    However, the more she scrutinized the salon’s low-end environment, the more she sighed internally. “ine actuallyes to this ce for spa treatments? She must be someone who has never experienced wealth. Offering her a billion dors seems excessive!”</p“understood,>