Jacob said, “Add one more million to it and make it six. My brother and I will get three million each. We won't do the job if you offer anything less than this.

“After all, we’re the ones solving a problem for you guys. The benefits you’ll obtain from this are more than ten times the amount you’re offering us.

“Besides, you three are adamant about killing Caroline, not us. We might even go to prison for this.

“If we get three million each, we can consider helping you out.”

Michael added, “That’s right. We may be poor, but our lives aren’t worth any less. There’s no such thing as wanting us to sacrifice our lives for you without giving us money.”

Adrian went to take a fine bottle of wine and poured a glass each for Jacob and Michael.

Meanwhile, he took a sip of his juice and told them, “We won’t be drinking alcohol since we have to drive and go to work. This is a precious wine I’ve been keeping. It’s sold for a high price outside.

“Help yourselves to it. If you think it’s good,