Confidence

The crew of skilled Grifters, under Jake Vig's leadership, successfully pulls off a con that leaves them reveling in their success. Jake elucidates the intricacies of deception, showcasing their aptitude for manipulation and strategy.

Jake orchestrates a scenario involving Lionel Dolby, making it appear that Lionel shot a man named Gordo during a drug deal gone wrong. To protect Lionel from homicide charges, Jake convinces him to hand over a suitcase filled with cash, deepening Lionel's entanglement in their deceitful web.

Detectives Omar and Lloyd offer their assistance to Jake, seeing a chance to profit from the unfolding situation by requesting a 10% cut of the Grifters' earnings. Their involvement raises the stakes as the plot intensifies and the risk for everyone involved increases.

Tragedy strikes when Big Al, one of the crew members, is found dead, signaling distress for the remaining Grifters. As they try to cope with this loss, they learn that the stolen money they possess is linked to The King, a notorious crime lord.

The King, furious over the theft of his money, tracks down the Grifters and demands they work for him. They are coerced into siphoning funds from Morgan Price, a rival bank owner, which sets them on a precarious course fraught with danger.

To assist with their con against Morgan Price, Jake recruits Gordo and Miles, along with an independent con artist named Lily. The King also insists on the inclusion of Lupus in their scheme, indicating the growing complexity of their operation.

The Grifters devise an elaborate plan to bribe a vice president at the bank to wire $5 million under the guise of a business loan. Jake seeks $200,000 from The King to facilitate their operation, pushing the boundaries of trust with a mobster.

Lily approaches Leon Ashby, a lonely employee at Price Bank, under the pretext of seeking a loan for a startup. Using an unconventional style, she arranges a dinner to draw out connections that could strengthen her proposition, catching Jake's skepticism.

The Grifters' plans face further complications with the return of Special Agent Gunther Butan, who is determined to bring Jake to justice. He manipulates the corrupt LAPD detectives, Omar and Lloyd, forcing them to switch their loyalties, adding pressure to the operation.

Faced with the escalating risk, Jake contemplates aborting the con after a fierce argument with Lily. However, Lily pushes him to adapt the original plan and proceed, highlighting the contentious dynamics within the group.

Despite Lily's eventual departure from the group, Jake and the remaining Grifters decide to continue with their plan. This bold move leads to Leon transferring the funds as Jake orchestrates a double-cross, deepening the intrigue surrounding their con.

The story culminates in a chaotic standoff at Ontario Airport, where Jake confronts The King and Lupus over the cash. The tension reaches its peak as both sides clash in a dramatic face-off, each striving to outmaneuver the other.

In a shocking twist, it is disclosed that Lily has turned against Jake, informing Morgan Price of their con. This betrayal leads to a tense encounter with Price’s henchman, forcing Jake to defend his scheme under dire circumstances.

Just as things seem dire for Jake, it becomes apparent that he had orchestrated his own seeming downfall. His elaborate scheme reveals layers of deception, showcasing his cunning as he manipulates various players involved in the con.

The story concludes with a thrilling twist where it’s revealed that Jake’s team, except for The King and Lupus, were all complicit in the con. As the corrupt detectives are caught and Jake's team reunites, they embark on a celebratory drive, symbolizing their success in navigating a treacherous landscape of trust and betrayal.