Chapter 40

"Congratulations. Transaction complete." "You have received a 10x cashback reward: 500,000 dollars." … A few minutes later, Nicholas scanned the payment QR code at the hotel's front desk. "Damn, 50 grand." Hearing the payment notification, Lynn and her husband exchanged glances, swallowing hard. A single meal had cost nearly four months of their combined salary. It was absolutely insane. "Let's go." Queenie was already a little tipsy. Naturally, Nicholas took on the role of the host, flashing a polite smile at Lynn and her husband. At this point, the cashback reward of 500,000 dollars felt no different to him than 50 bucks would to an average person—barely worth a thought. They took the elevator straight down to the first floor and stepped outside the hotel entrance. "Queenie seems a bit buzzed, so we'll head back first. Let's catch up again sometime." Nicholas handed his valet ticket to the parking attendant. Within moments, his car pulled up. With a casual wave to Lynn a