Isaac regarded him impassively, unable to discern whether Brewster acted on someone else's instructions or out of pure greed.

Ultimately, Isaac's tolerance for avarice was limited. "Tell me, how much?" he demanded tersely, eager to resolve the matter swiftly.

"Fifteen million," Brewster stated boldly, his demand staggering both Isaac and Forrest.

Although Isaac could afford the amount, the audacity of a teenage boy asking for such a large sum was alarming.

Isaac's suspicion grew that someone might be manipulating Brewster.