Hailey was lounging in the master bedroom of the seaside villa , fresh from a soak in the whirlpool tub . She looked nothing like a woman with terminal cancer . Suddenly , a sharp , insistent knock echoed through the villa . Thinking it was a delivery , she opened the door , only for a man in a black suit to barge in . His expression was icy , his eyes like a viper's . A malicious smile played on his lips . he color drained from Hailey's face . " What are you doing here ? " she stammered , a flicker of fear in her eyes . The man sneered as he sank onto the sofa , crossing one leg casually over the other . " So , how's it feel playing sick ? Enjoying the mansion ? " " Let's cut the crap . Where's my money ? I need that five hundred thousand . " Hailey , clutching her bathrobe , leapt to her feet . " What are you talking about ? " she snapped . " I don't owe you that much ! We agreed on two hundred and fifty thousand ! " The man glanced around the opulent villa with disdain . " The price just went up . Today's the deadline . You didn't really think you had a choice , did you ? " " I know all about your little scheme . Stealing medical credentials , blackmailing a lab tech , forging medical records . Oh , and the plagiarism . Compared to all this , the plagiarism hardly seems to matter anymore . " " Either you pay up today, or I take this evidence to the cops . Your choice . " Hailey's fists clenched , her nails digging into her palms . After a long moment , she bit out , " Give me some time . I can't get the money until I've ' finished ' my treatment . " " This time , I promise . Five hundred thousand , not a penny less , all at once . " The man stood up , adjusting his tie .