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-- You have to understand that this is not normal-- Melissa said at the other end of the table.

The old man looked at her and said nothing, just took some wine and said.

-- I propose something to you... I recognize that there are certain age differences between us.

-- And you intend to keep me happy with expensive clothes, jewelry and a hired stripper to make love to me after you drug me.

-- Well. Except for a few details, I guess that's what a lot of girls want.

I don't -- because of you, I lost my police career.

-- It's a misunderstanding. It can be fixed.

-- What do you propose now?

-- I'm going to give you your freedom back.

-- Please. It should be respected. I can easily be your great-granddaughter. I'm not your property so you can give me back what doesn't belong to you.

-- Something like that.

The young woman was silent.

-- You see. It's a bet. You bet something and I bet something.

-- I hate bets.