Chapter 185

"You investigated me?" Ethan Kim snapped, clearly pissed. "Just because you've got a strong background doesn't mean you can just walk all over people." Seeing the two brothers about to go off on each other again, Vanessa Brooks quickly stepped in. "Okay, okay, seriously-it's just an advance on payment, right? If Ethan's got something urgent to deal with, it's understandable. One million, yeah?" She pulled out a checkbook from her bag, scribbled with a few swift strokes, then handed it over to Ethan. Ethan's face turned a little sheepish as he took the check with both hands. He muttered a quiet "Thanks" before turning and walking off. Zachary Kim still looked like he was about ready to blow. "Hmph. His regular income's more than enough. Prepaying now? No way it's that simple." Vanessa chuckled and teased, "Zachary, are you worried about him?" At that, Zachary shot straight up from his chair like someone had lit a fire under him. "Worried? Me? About him? No way!" he snapped, then stomped