Unexpected Lifeline

Jude stared at the bank card pushed toward him, his expression frozen in stunned anger, as if he hadn't quite processed what was happening.

After several seconds of silence, he finally spoke, his voice hollow and distant, "No, wait..."

He touched his pocket and said blankly, "Excuse me, let me check my phone."

Gordon raised his hand. "Go ahead."

Jude scrutinized the compensation amount, punching n