Nicky had no answer. After all, he had even invoked the greater good. She hesitated, unsure what to choose.
"Miss Nicky, hear out the benefits I'm offering first."
Andrew said, "If you join my team, first, I'll help you find your ex-husband, DL, and clear his name.
"As for whether you get back together with him, that's your business. You can decide for yourself. Your ex-husband will also become a member of my team.
"Second, working for me pays very well. I never shortchange my people. Your annual salary will be at least ten million dollars."
"Ten million a year?"
Nicky's eyes widened. America was a capitalist society, where money let you do whatever you wanted. Besides, talking about money wasn't shameful here. Having none was.
She also cared deeply about DL's situation, but out of guilt rather than love. She had hated him for too long. Even now that she knew he was innocent, she could no longer fall in love with him again.
"At least ten million."
Andrew said, "Vought will also clean up your reputation. No one will remember your past. And Vought will help your son get into the best private school."
"The best school?"
Nicky's breathing quickened. She gritted her teeth and said, "Soldier Boy, I can work for you, but you have to help me suppress Jessica. Unless I agree, she absolutely cannot come out."
"No problem. Leave it to me."
Andrew nodded, then looked into Nicky's eyes and said, "Jessica, I know you can hear me. Cooperate, or I'll find a way to seal you away completely.
"And if you cooperate well, I'll consider separating you from Nicky in the future, making you a truly independent person."
Jessica fell silent. A moment later, she took control of Nicky's body and nodded in agreement.