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we were simply an average family. My parents owned a newspaper business, which they

, Kenny Mai, both contributed their efforts

n to marry Elizabeth, a woman who had been divorced long before. Elizabeth embraced us with open arms, treating us as her own children despite he

oes. "Nothing

. The news spread rapidly, causing some employees to leave and investors to demand their shares. In a desperate attempt to salvage the sit

ith the loan secured, my father managed to pay his employees and investors, but soon after, our f

eminding us of the debt we owed. They would come to our home, leaving chaos

ind. I realized I needed to confront the mafia and negotiate a settlement using my dwindling savings. T

my father, Kenny, and Eliz

are you watching?" I asked,

reeted warmly. "Just a movie that

fun!" Kenny shot bac

th playfully nudged my father. "Come on

can't lie; the movie is dull. I'd rather re

ve something to tell you." I sai

ng with us." Elizabeth encourage

oked at me with conce

visit Aria for a week to clear my he

ial situation..." he began

money, Dad. I have my s

able to cover my taxi fare. "

myself." I said, trying

abeth interjected.

p. It's not like we need Kenny along, and Aria's parents

join?" Kenny piped up, eli

be with Aria the entire time. After everything we've f

nged glances, both appear

ight to Chase Banker's city, my

he retaliate because of our debt?

d I had no idea what to expect. Was he an old, grumpy man? I knew he was well-known

uty. The fresh air revitalized me, and the opul

directions to Mr. Banker. He regarded me as though I had sprouted ho

lk, I arrived at a gat

stepped forward, only to

ow can we assist you?

with Mr. Banker."

ppointment?" the

on't." I

check with him." one g

minutes, he gestur

n, presumably a servant

u something to drink while you wait for Mr. Bank

uld be perfect." I repli

a glass of water. I eagerly gulped it down, feeling

cending the stairs. A tall, Hot man s

a le

s, a chiseled jawline, and light brown hair, he exud

s not old;