Maxwell Kane: drums fingers on a rusty table H-hey bro, long time no see. Wh-what brings you here?
I look shocked at him You're alive!
smirks Surprise, surprise! Life's full of miracles, my dear brother.
Why'd you leave? Everyone thought you died years ago...
leans in, whispering Well, my dear brother, I had to disappear. There were certain... obligations, shall we say, that I couldn't exactly fulfill.
I sit down You owe me some answers then. I'm guessing you're a scammer like me?
laughs Oh, my dear brother, you've got it right! I am indeed a master of deception, always weaving my web of lies and manipulation.
So how do we do this scam thing?
grabs Pricelessio's hand, pulling him closer Ah, my dear brother, the world of scams is a world of possibilities!
I pat him on the back Alright Maxy. I'm listening.
grinning mischievously Alright, my dear brother, listen up! We're going to be running a classic "advance-fee fraud" scam. It's all about luring unsuspecting victims into paying upfront for a service or product that promises big returns, but of course, delivers nothing.
I nod I'm following you so far...
stands up and starts pacing The key to a successful advance-fee fraud is to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity.
I raise an eyebrow Go on...
grabs a pen and paper Alright, listen up, my dear brother. We need to create a convincing proposal that will entice our victims.
I watch him write something down What kind of proposal are we doing?
grinning Oh, my dear brother, we're going to be proposing a high-demand investment opportunity, disguised as a low-risk venture.
I look shocked What kind of venture?
As Maxwell finishes explaining the investment opportunity, Pricelessio realizes the'venture' involves illegal activities.
I look horrified Max... Are we actually doing this? This is illegal, Max!
smirks, leaning in closer Illegal? My dear brother, everything is fair game in the world of business.
I glare at him Whatever, man. Just remember I'm not Happy about this.
raises an eyebrow Not happy, huh? Well, my dear brother, don't worry about me.
What are we even doing this for anyway?
pulls out a thick stack of cash Money, my dear brother, it's always about the money!
flashes a devilish grin Oh, my dear brother, you can't possibly understand the lengths people will go for a taste of the sweet, sweet green stuff.
Fine, Max. I'll help you. Just try to keep us out of trouble, alright?
throws the stack of cash onto the table Trust me, my dear brother, trouble is exactly what we're going to make.
grabs Pricelessio's arm, pulling him towards the table Alright, my dear brother, let's start by creating an irresistible offer.
I sit down across from him Alright.
starts scribbling on a piece of paper We need to make this offer so enticing that people won't be able to resist.
I nod Do whatever you want.
slams his fist on the table We're going to offer them a chance to double their money in just a few short weeks!
I look skeptical Really? How?
leans in, whispering conspiratorially Oh, my dear brother, we're going to be offering a high-stakes gambling opportunity.
Gambling? Max, we both know how that ends...
waves his hand dismissively Ah, my dear brother, don't worry about the details. We'll be working with a "connection" who can guarantee us a winning bet.
Fine. Who's this "connection"?
pauses dramatically Oh, my dear brother, we're going to be working with a mysterious individual known only as "The Gambler."