She Killed My Ex

Chapter 73 Listen to Marissa And Stay Away From That Man

Chapter 73 Listen to Marissa And Stay Away From That Man

"Marissa, here it is."

Marissa was stunned for a moment. She looked at the banknotes on the table and her mind went blank for a long time. Then, she asked, "Where did they come from?"

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Caroline didn't think much about it. She briefly told Marissa what happened last night. After listening, Marissa frowned tightly, "It's him?"

She looked at Caroline and continued, "Callie, didn't I tell you not to get close to that man again?"

"But, he gives me money."

Those who didn't know Caroline well and had no idea about the inside stories might have taken her as a gold digger by hearing those words from her mouth.

For a moment, Marissa was speechless.

Marissa knew the situation very well. That woman in front of her brought no sense of existence. She wasn't attractive but she was very stubborn.

"Caroline, come over," Marissa looked at Caroline and felt that there might be something she had to advise her. She put her arms around Caroline's shoulders, and pulled Caroline to her side, "Listen to me. Don't get involved with this man in the future. Although I might not have seen much in the world, I have seen all kinds of men in Royal Club."

"Caroline, you have to promise me that you will not see Mr. Filocci that you mentioned again, even if he gives you money."

Caroline was silent. After a while, she raised her head and told Marissa honestly, "Marissa, I can't do that."

Marissa grabbed Caroline's shoulder and said, "Listen to me once."

Caroline shook her head firmly and said, "I'm sorry, Marissa. I can't do it. I'm short of money. Mr. Shawn said that if I can give him the 5 million dollars within a month, he won't give me hard time anymore and I will get my choice to leave or stay."

"Marissa, he means it."

"I've wasted the first half of my life with him. For the second half of my life, I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore."

Caroline didn't want to elaborate on the stories between her and Bentley since Marissa didn't ask either.

In the first half of her life, Bentley could be seen everywhere. She was afraid, tired, upset, and bored. She didn't want it for the second half of her life.

In fact, those days without Bentley weren't as difficult as she imagined.

When she was in prison for those three years, Bentley wasn't there and she still made it.

"Marissa, I know you are worried about me. I know that Mr. Filocci is very dangerous. I know it. But Marissa, do you still remember what I told you on the first day I joined the company?"

"I said, as long as people are willing to buy, I am willing to sell everything I have."

A trace of sorrow flashed on her face. Then, she raised her head and said resolutely, "So, no matter what Mr. Filocci wants me to do, no matter what his intention is. As long as I can offer, I will sell everything I could. Even if he has any special needs. I am willing to sell my body and even my remaining kidney."

She didn't know if Marissa could understand her will.

But she always treasured the little bit of caring that she could get from Marissa and she felt sorry to disappoint her.

Marissa's heart sank for no reason. She recalled the first time she heard those words from Caroline when she newly joined the company. She only thought that Caroline was just an unattractive woman who knew her limitations very well.

At that time, she still praised Caroline in her heart for being so sensible.

But at this moment, when she heard that sentence again, she realized that those words weren't just that simple. There was so much helplessness behind it.

"I need money, a lot of money. My body is the only thing I have left. Even if Mr. Filocci has malicious intentions, so what? I only have this tattered body. If he wants it, take it."

Marissa felt so sorry after hearing Caroline's words and it hurt her even when she breathed.

"I'm useless and I've nothing. I'm not afraid."

After Caroline said that, she asked Marissa to transfer the money into the bank card before she left the room.

There was only Marissa left in the office. She looked at the banknotes on her desk for a long time. In the end, her eyes flickered slightly and she put the money into her safe. Then, she took out a

ledger and wrote down the numbers.

"Caroline, I'm sorry. That's all I can do for you." Since Bentley instructed not to give Caroline any more jobs, he must have made up his mind not to let her earn those 5 million dollars within the stipulated time. It also meant that Bentley never planned to set Caroline free from the very beginning.

What Marissa could do was save the sum of money that Caroline gave to her. On the day when the one-month deadline given by Bentley expired, she would put all the money into that card, and return the card to Caroline, if she got 5 million dollars by then.

In that way, Caroline could take the card and approach Bentley confidently. That would also be the only reason and chance for Caroline to leave.

In the restroom, Caroline locked the door behind her back. She leaned against the door of the restroom and stared blankly at the ceiling. Marissa's words were still echoing in her ears.

"But I have nothing left. What am I afraid of?"

She laughed at herself. Then, she picked up her phone and clicked on the calendar. She never knew the deadline of one month was so short. She couldn't help but wonder where could she get the 5 million dollars.

She stopped looking at her phone and walked out of the restroom.

The restrooms on the ground floor of the Royal Club were shared by men and women. But the privacy of each cubicle was very good.

When she was walking outside, she bumped into someone with a "bang".

"I'm sorry. I'm..."

"I find that you will be apologizing every time I see you. Do you really like to apologize or what?" A pleasant male voice was heard. Caroline raised her head suddenly, "Oh, Mr. Tucker. I'm sorry. I was distracted and I didn't see you."

After she apologized, she was about to leave. A long arm was blocked at her waist. As soon as that long arm exerted force, it pulled her back, "Hey, why do you leave as soon as you see me? Do you hate me that much?"

Antonio stopped her. He simply put another arm of his on Caroline's waist and held it with both of his hands. Then, he pulled her closer to him and said, "Come on. Eat with me."

That was capricious.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Tucker. I'm at work."

"Work is so boring. Come on, I'll take you to dinner."

"But, I..."

"Stop it. Don't worry. I will help you to get the day off later."

While he was talking, he reached out to grab Caroline's arm. Then, he led her to the outside.