Love Began with the First Meeting

"Although two hundred grand isn't a lot for me… I still need a reason. Why should I help you?"

"I…" Molly was just about to explain when the waiter arrived with the coffee. She was so embarrassed that she waited till she had left, and then continued," It's for the gambling debt my father owes..."

"Wasn't it paid off last night?" Eric interrupted her and she froze for a while. He stared at her with searching eyes and then continued with an evil smile," And what does it have to do with me even if it hasn't been paid off… Why should I help you?"

With escalating sorrow in her heart, Molly bit her lips and said," I know... I know it sounds absurd to borrow so much money from you. We barely know each other. We don't even know each other's names!" Tears welled up in her eyes and she started sobbing. Then she begged Eric," Believe me, I will pay back all your money!"

Eric leisurely reclined on the sofa. He was looking into Molly's eyes that were trying to choke their tears before they fell down, and his smile turned to a grin. "What makes you think you can pay back this much money in a month? Can you be sure that your father won't ever gamble again? What will you do if he loses more money next time?"

Molly was dazed for a second after hearing what Eric had said.

That hadn't occurred to her before. What if her father kept on gambling and his debt kept on soaring? She had already lost her virginity because of her father's gambling problem and Brain had wanted her to be his sex partner in return for her father's debt. What would happen next time?

"I don't know. I never thought about this before," she said with a wry smile. "Sorry to bother you!" Molly lowered her head and slowly turned around. She was about to leave.

Eric stared at her dainty body from behind and suddenly called out," Wait!"

Molly stopped and turned around, looking directly at Eric's handsome face. Her arms were folded and there was helplessness on her innocent face. At such a young age, her life should have been happy and carefree!

down an address. He slid it towards her and said,"

up the paper, he

by his sudden movement. He was so close she could feel his cold breath on her ear. She looked at him subconsciously and heard him mutter,"

going on, when he suddenly let out a weird laugh, paid the bill and left the café.

frowned upon remembering what the man had said. Eric Long? He had just called

her name?

hesitation, Molly picked up the wad from the table and read

The wind blew harshly and went across Molly's

lamps threw varying lengths of shadows by her until she finally disappeared at

Master, are you sure you want to compete against Mr. Brian Long for such a humble girl?" Lenny asked with a little frown as

that? Why would I compete against my brother for her?" Eric replied without looking up at Lenny. He was absorbed in Molly's file, mumbling to himself,"

and said hastily," What are you doing? Lenny,

Master. You can do anything to me!"

what Lenny had said, Then sighed and rolled

have thought Lenny was a boy when they were little kids. He had been so blind… that he had taken her

anything

that girl any money?" Lenny asked, winking her pretty eyes, trying to change the

Of course I will!" Eric replied seriously, as he met Lenny's eyes which looked disdainful. He curled his lips and added with a