Chapter 533

Aaron took another check out of his pocket. "Here's 20 million dollars. Take it and use it." Lily accepted the check, and as her gaze fell on the amount, the fear and unease in her heart were instantly replaced by joy. She could hardly believe her eyes. "Thank you, Mr. Stroud. Is this 20 million dollars all for me?" she asked in a voice trembling with excitement. Aaron nodded indifferently. Lily felt so overwhelmed with happiness that she thought she might faint. However, his next words immediately sent her mood plummeting. "But once you take my money, you'll have to do as I say from now on. Do you understand?" A shiver ran through Lily as she recalled the terrifying scene from last night. But when she glanced at the check in her hand once more, she had no choice but to harden her resolve. "I-I understand, Mr. Stroud." Aaron stood up and put on his clothes. After straightening them elegantly, he said coldly to Lily, "That'll be all. I have matters to attend to, so I'll be leavin