Chapter 18

Felix's face popped into my mind. Sure, he was handsome, but with ten million, I could hire any escort I wanted. Helen noticed my hesitation and let out a cold laugh. "Amber, let's be real. Forget ten million. If I asked you for 100 million, you'd still have to give it to me. You went to the Affleck residence yesterday, didn't you? Picked up a bunch of gifts from the elders? You really think those were for you?" Her voice sharpened with every word. "No. Those gifts were meant for me. You're in my place, enjoying my life, and you can't even pay a little to make it right?" Backed into a corner by her relentless words, I gave in. Quietly, I transferred ten million to her account. Helen's smile turned triumphant. "Perfect. My boyfriend's waiting for me. I'll be going now." I watched her walk out the door, only to see her a moment later wrapped around the arm of a tall, blond man. She kissed him while standing on the sidewalk, completely unbothered. It wasn't until she disappeared fr