Later that night, he scattered the money across his bedroom. The bills fanned across the bed in bright green layers that caught the glow of the lamp. He set up hidden cameras to capture every angle. When everything was in place, he positioned himself atop the quilt and closed his eyes, letting his body fall into stillness. It was a strange scene, but he persisted. He wanted to see how Ana would respond when faced with temptation that could transform her life.
Ana entered the room the following afternoon, carrying a basket of folded linens. She paused immediately when she saw her employer lying motionless among the scattered bills. Concern clouded her features. She stepped closer and spoke his name softly. When he did not move, she checked his breathing. Satisfied he was only resting, she glanced at the mess of money. Her expression tightened with confusion, but she did not touch the bills.