"Nathalie, I'm not threatening you, I'm just explaining a principle to you. The world isn't black and white, and not everything can be resolved by law. Even sunlight has places it cannot reach."
He took a check from his wallet, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards Nathalie Quinlan, then said gently, "One million isn't a small amount. Let's settle this matter here. Freddy Cagwin can not only receive a million in compensation, but his father can also be sent to a hospital in Beijing for better treatment. This deal is a guaranteed profit for him. As for him... when he graduates, I will come forward to find him a position in a company, ensuring that he won't be jobless. What do you think?"
This wasn't negotiating; it was a choice given after a threat!