Chapter 169

"Mr. Vance, I sympathize with your situation, but rules are rules. I can't make an exception for you. Otherwise, it wouldn't be fair to our other clients," Jonah said.

However, his eyes glinted slyly as he glanced at Richard's anxious expression. A faint smile then appeared on his lips. "But since we've been friends for so many years, I can point you in the right direction."

Richard's eyes lit u