At that moment Everyone was caught off guard when Mrs. Penelope arrived at the scene.
She walked calmly toward the table where the meeting was taking place. Without a word, she placed her small luxury handbag on the table. Then she turned to face Jerry, who was seated quietly among them.
Her voice was firm as she spoke.
"We will give you two billion dollars right now. No delays. No conditions."
Across the table, Ramos, Owen, and Amelia looked uneasy. Owen especially shifted in his seat, his face full of anger. It was clear he felt cheated, like the deal was slipping away from his hands.
The room fell silent.
Everyone waited for Jerry's answer.
Seconds ticked by slowly.
Then Jerry opened his mouth and said one simple word.
"No."
Immediately the word hit the room like a slap.
For a moment, no one moved.
It was as if the air itself froze.
Ramos slammed his hand against the table.
