---- But I remembered clearly-they were thrilled when we pulled out. Said they'd run the company better without us. That they'd make it soar. The whole thing was absurd. "This has nothing to do with my family," I said. " If you'd reined in your greed, at the very least, without our support, your company could've still provided a comfortable life. And now you're asking me for money?" Finally, Jayden spoke. He stood near the edge of the rooftop, his voice rising. "Leah! If you don't give me the money today, I'll jump! No matter what, you'll carry a death on your conscience for the rest of your life!" His expression was wild. I instinctively wanted to refuse, but one of the officers pulled me aside, urging me to keep them calm while they prepared their next move. "Jayden! Bring your parents down first! The amount you mentioned before-I agree to it!" ---- Left with no choice, I gave in. Jayden blinked, disbelieving. "You're serious? I want a contract." "T'm serious." After confirming again and again, they finally came down from the rooftop, grinning with relief. But the moment they got close enough to ask for the money, they were immediately restrained by the police-handcuffs snapping shut around their wrists. For a moment, the three of them just stood there, stunned.