Chapter 1384

Hearing Brody agree to take the money, Gabriel sighed in relief as if he had been granted a pardon. He scrambled to his feet, pulled out his phone, and said eagerly, "Brody, take out your phone. I'll scan your code and add you—then I'll transfer the money." Brody felt awkward by how respectful Gabriel sounded. Nonetheless, he just frowned but did not say anything, pulling out his phone and bringing up his payment QR code. Gabriel scanned it, added Brody as a contact, and immediately transferred 100 grand. He returned the phone to Brody, saying, "There, I sent it. Just tap to confirm receipt." Brody hesitated. When it came time to confirm, his fingers hovered nervously over the screen. A wave of unease washed over him, though he could not explain why. Seeing this, Gabriel grabbed the phone out of his hand and tapped the confirmation himself. "Done. You've officially accepted the compensation, and we're square now," Gabriel said, stuffing the phone back into Brody's hand. Then, tur