Chapter 32 FIVE MILLION

Chapter 32: Five Million

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The sound of her knees impacting the floor

"President Smith, I will pay you back the five million, not a cent less, into your account." I will work hard; please believe me. Give me some more time. "

The man said five million was a figure to make things difficult for her. This was to make up for the insult to him. She was willing to do anything to make him feel better and not be angry.

Five million for her freedom.

Marcus’s fury within him rages uncontrollably.

What he didn’t realize was that when he looked at Astrid’s expression, he was feeling a complex mixture of heartache.

What kind of a woman was she?

Spineless, pitiful, inferior, meek. Since when were these words used to describe her?

Kneel?

Kneel?

This cursed kneel?

"Are your knees so worthless?"

Astrid opened her eyes wide as she was worried that once she blinked, her tears would flow.

She’s scared of getting beaten.