Chapter 1404

Deric was smug as he watched everyone crumble under his control, especially Cecilia.

"Why did the amount go up again? I only borrowed 1.8 million dollars!" Austin could not help but fume.

Austin realized he had been trapped, but he could do nothing about it.

Deric sneered, "Don't you know that borrowing money comes with interest? I covered 3 million dollars for you for days—and 750,000 dollars in interest isn't that much. If it were someone else, I might've doubled it."

Henry said, "Indeed. Doubling your money wouldn't be out of the question if you ran a casino like that. In fact, your family owns that casino, don't they?"

Deric's face twitched, but he smiled coldly. "So what if we do? My family has the power to make money in no time."

"Is it legal?" Henry asked.

Deric's expression darkened momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure and retorted, "What can you do about it? Let me tell you, the Piersons make the law over here.

"Enough with the nonsense. Didn't you say yo