Chapter 31 You Don't Know Any Better

Katrina took the money, clutching it tightly. "Thank you, Elaine." "We don't need to be polite. Go and pay quickly." Katrina didn't dare to delay for a moment and hurried off to pay. Elaine picked up her phone and, with great determination, dialed a number. The phone rang twice before Alex answered, "Miss Elaine." Elaine bit her lip. "Are you going to keep your word?" To be honest, she felt a bit ashamed. Just a moment ago, she had vehemently refused, but now she was calling him back, practically begging for a chance. Was she really as cheap as Wes had said? Damn it! But now that she had resigned, all her belongings were either returned to Wes or the twenty thousand she had just given away. If she wanted to raise enough money for the surgery, she had to figure out another way. And Alex's offer seemed like the fastest. Alex was somewhat surprised. He smiled, "Of course, Miss Elaine. Did you agree?" "Yes." Elaine replied softly. "But, I need some money no