Neither of them spoke, both pondering over the events of the morning, processing it internally.
After a while, Lance broke the silence, "Our acquaintance hasn't been long, so you might not truly know me yet."
"I'm someone who likes making friends and isn't that stingy. I believe you'll discover this the longer we get to know each other."
Lance took out a check from his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it over. "As a new friend, I know you might have many expenses recently, so I've settled the first month's fee for you."
He made a gesture for Admiral Miles to take a look, and the latter hesitated for a few seconds before picking up the check.
His pupils dilated slightly, and then he nodded with a genuine, natural smile on his face, "I can see that!"
One million, a transfer check that he could cash at a specified bank and then redeemable in other cities' banks, or, of course, he could keep it in one of his accounts.
