Proposition (2)

While Kai was processing the weird rumors about him, Old Lao who was standing quietly beside him raised his hand and spoke. "Miss Lee, with all due respect, it sounds to me that the Lee family has already been marked by the other major families. If my Master agrees to this, then he is essentially making himself the enemy of all other families in the city. What reason would constitute my master taking this much of a risk?"

Kai nodded his head in agreement. His train of thought was similar to Old Lao's. No matter how much they were willing to pay, doing this would essentially mean Kai was going up against all the powers that wanted a piece of the Lee family.

"My Lee family owns various businesses, however, our auction house is by far the most profitable. We are willing to extend 5% of these profits to you under the condition that the properties remain under the name and care of the Lee family..."