Mariah successfully arranged a meeting with the person trying to sell the recorder at a high price, thanks to a private investigator.

“You must be Miss Mariah,” the man said, grinning as he waved the recorder in his hand. “I’m a straightforward person—just give me five million, and this recorder will be yours.”

“I want to listen to the contents first. How do I know you’re not trying to scam me?” Mariah replied without hesitation; she had no intention of being cheated ...