Ava had been burned too many times not to be suspicious. She tugged on Lucas's sleeve and whispered, "Why are you offering to loan him money? What if he deliberately bids on something overpriced...?"
Lucas lowered his voice, unconcerned. "Would he dare?"
In their world, a few million dollars of debt was a big deal. But to Lucas, it was pocket change.
If Oliver really came to borrow money, it would put him in Lucas's debt. That would make Miller's investment negotiations a breeze. And if Oliver didn't show up, Lucas still looked like a generous young heir in front of everyone. Either way, he won.
Ava quickly caught on and nodded enthusiastically. "Lucas, you're amazing! No wonder people call you the rising star of the business world. Even my dad praises you all the time."
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