The Price Of His Name

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loser, I noticed the sleek, reflective surface gleaming under the moon

s ushered me into a pristine lobby where marble floors stretched endlessly beneath my feet. Emplo

gh I was consumed by anxiety.The receptionist, a young woman with sharp eyes, gave

ugh hidden speakers whilst in the elevator. When the doors slid open, I found him in a long hallway lined with glass-walled offices.

voice vibrated fro

I barely took notice. My attention was drawn to the man seated behind a sleek black desk. Dressed in a dark three-piece suit, he exuded

, sir. I'm Mr. Paul Parker." I said, stretching my hand for a handshak

ian Wolfe." He said

stured for me to have

nued, flipping through a file, "and I see you've a

, sir. I promise t

st of this year. If you do that for two years, your debts will be cleared. We don't usually allow clients to pa

to bring in that amount every month. I have two children in high school-their feeding and school fees tak

amused. "$100 is too little, Mr. Parker. You

isted as I decided to try again. "It's still too muc

one in the management of this company. I can't make decisions on my own. I spoke to the other

him change his mind so I resorted to begging. "Please, you have to he

lence fill

iver down my spine. Then, almost lazily, he stroked his chin, as if entertaining

sliver of hope. "Yes... If there'

ble. "I can clear all your debts without you having to pay a dime. I own many companies, getting the mon

ulders stiffen

I hear from my sources that you have a daughter." He let the words se

he know about my daughter? I had not seen this man before today. "

investments, Mr. Parker. And like any investor,

d. "What exactly

ed as if tired

he said, his voice smooth, pe

t like the floor had just

ve my reasons. Some personal. Some business-re

anting to understand, b

on't be forever.

on instead of a human life. Not just any human. My eldest daughter. He can't really e

" His lips curled slightly. "And I wi

y he said it-so effortless,

hing me carefully. "That's m

didn't want to upset him. I have a lot of debts so having an angry CEO

"I... I have to leave now. I'll

He pulled out a sleek black business card and

alk home felt longer. Sebastian's voice kept replaying in my mind. Why did he want my daughter? There were many things he could have asked for but he picked my daughter. I

make me sell you off to anyone." I whispered before leaning in to kiss her forehead. I checked up on Jordan and Sophia. They were already tucked into bed, their soft breaths filling the quiet room. Elena had always been good at taking care of her siblings so I wasn't surprised when I saw that sh

ay. There's always another way. I had to find it. I kept thi