As things had come to this point, I was aware that I could no longer keep her in the dark. Besides, I didn’t want to keep any more secrets from her either since she was my best friend.

When I had gotten off work, I went to the agreed-upon café to meet Natalie. By the time I arrived, she was already waiting there.

I sat down across from her, but I was momentarily at a loss for words. Surprisingly, Natalie was silent as well.

 

“Anna, we’re best friends, aren’t we? So I hope that you won’t keep secrets from me. I want to know about your relationship with Michael Shaw. What exactly is going on between the two of you?” Natalie finally demanded after a long silence.

She pinned her gaze on me, the look in her eyes puzzled and frantic.

 

Nonetheless, I continued stirring my coffee for a moment before I lifted my head and looked at her squarely.

“Natalie, it was Michael who paid for my brother’s medical expenses. In return, I agreed to his stipulation of being his lover,” I answered solemnly.

“What? You actually agreed to such a stipulation? Have you lost your mind, Anna? Do you know how badly your reputation will be affected if this matter gets out?”

Upon hearing that, Natalie abruptly shot to her feet and gaped at me in shock.

“Keep it down, Natalie. People will hear you if you shriek so loudly.”

She was very loud, so I darted my eyes around worriedly. It wasn’t until I was certain that no one was looking at us did I finally breathe easier.

she was too emotional earlier, Natalie sat back down and regarded

to pay when you do something like this? Do you know that your reputation will be in tatters if word

at me with

other choice at that time. Nat, you know my brother needed the money for his operation. Likewise, you know that I could never manage to

In truth, my illicit

were too foolish. You only thought about saving your brother, but have you ever considered yourself? Michael will be fine if your relationship with him gets out,

seemed exceedingly distressed after learning the truth about my relationship with Michael. I knew that she was worried about me, but it was no longer of any use now that things were already set

Besides, such a relationship between us won’t last all that long. After all, men get bored easily after some

 

that because I discovered traces of another

don’t know how else to dissuade you

as words eluded her. In reality, she knew that nothing she said would make a difference

At that time, I’ll be free again,” I blurted nonchalantly at the

anyone else, but that didn’t matter anymore. As things had been

“Hopefully so.”

the best since it was now too late to do

distracted as my thoughts drifted. Michael may very well get sick of me soon, huh? And now

preoccupied. Even when I crossed the road,

the air. When I noticed a bright red Ferrari hurtling toward me, my mind went blank as all my thoughts scattered. Seeing that it was about

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