"Otto, this is Kenneth's birthday gift, and these are the snacks he mentioned wanting to try. Mommy has work this afternoon, so I'll pick you up once you're done," Crystal Foster said as she dropped Otto off at the Allen Family's doorstep. Philip Allen was out for work, and besides Otto, Kenneth Mitchell had invited two other kids.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with the butler, Crystal turned to leave. She had barely driven halfway when Martin Riley called.
"Someone's looking to invest in the Riley Family."
Something felt off about this.
Almost instinctively, Crystal's mind flagged this as suspicious. Anyone with eyes could see that the Riley Family had been under pressure, clearly having crossed someone they shouldn't have. For someone to suddenly show interest in investing now, it was definitely fishy.
"Did they agree?" Crystal pondered, realizing that the Riley Family was clearly at a dead end and might not refuse such an opportunity.
