Self-Esteem Was Hurt

Bella's POV: Herbert quickly wrote down a number on the check, then pulled down the check and handed it to me. I took the check from his hand and looked down. I couldn't help sneering. "Two hundred thousand dollars?" "You can pay the compensation for the office building, and then give some compensation to Joey and Amy. It should be enough," Herbert said seriously. At this moment, my self-esteem was very hurt. I wanted to start my own business and he denied me by just a check?  Why should I listen to him?  After that, I stubbornly tossed the check in my hand onto Herbert's clothes. "Mr. Wharton, do you think that if you give money to someone else, they'll do as you say?" "I..." Herbert narrowed his eyes. With tears in my eyes, I sneered and said, "But I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. Take back your money. It won't work on me." After that, I turned around and went upstairs. When I walked to the stairs, I suddenly turned around and looked at Herbert, saying firmly, "I'll definitely start m