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The scene is set around a substantial check: $25 million minus the paltry sum of $16, which represents the proportionate value of a past employment—a menial job caddying for family members. Although seemingly trivial in the broader context of wealth, it symbolizes a deep-seated grievance. The protagonist's haunting recollection of being fired over a golf mishap drives the narrative forward. The $9 million left after this subtraction is termed essential; it becomes a lifeline for the financially troubled individuals who confront their past sins and current shortcomings.