[EMERY] 1.3
Jackson sighed and rolled his eyes that only made my anger intensified. I couldn't believe my best friend was willing to get me into harm's way for some cash. I was having a hard time accepting that he would actually use and dragged me into this. My best friend, who was with me through thick and thin. Who was like a brother to me, more than Lawrence could ever be.
John probably sensed my anger as he intervened, "I know this is risky for you, but if no one will find out about it . . . no one will know . . . And from what I heard, the place was long abandoned, right?"
He stifled a laugh and urged. "You only have to show us the way. No one will know, and if no one knows, no one will suspect. We'll only use it temporary. We'll have another place for the exchange."
When I didn't argue, still hesitating, John insisted some more. "Alright. Since this whole operation is much more riskier for you, we'll add another ten thousand for your trouble."
". . ."