“Rules? They’re just assets to be appraised and liabilities to be calculated. And I’m the only rating agency and lender here.”
Lu Li calmly smoothed the cuff of his worn suit, his fingertips brushing his bloodstained tie.
The elevator plaque before him was crawling with writhing red veins: “Warning: Stopping on an even-numbered floor will trigger the termination protocol.”
He took out his pocket watch. The second hand spasmed wildly between 13 and 14.
