Although initially hesitant of making a powerful enemy, Wolfe is persuaded over Archie’s objections when Bruner offers a $50,000 retainer and then doubles it to $100,000, as well as a fee and any expenses he may incur.
Although initially hesitant to antagonize Archie, Wolfe is won over by Bruner's incentives when he offers a substantial sum of money – initially $50,000 and then doubled to $100,000 – along with additional compensation and potential costs.