Chapter 3 Have to, Must Do

• Harrison cursed.His eyes were fixed on Cecilia, "The money I just gave you, was it not enough?"
• Alas, she told the man, "I have my eye on a designer bag."
• Harrison observed the woman before him, "We've been together for so long, and just how many bags have you bought?
• "Were any of them genuine? None of them were even quality replicas! Will you ever tell me the truth?"
• Cecilia looked at the man, feeling shocked. Had she been found out?
• She didn't care.
• She simply looked at him and said, "I need money."
• "500 thousand for one night isn't exactly worthwhile."
• She was speechless.
• Harrison was furious. His gaze was icy as he said, "Haven't I told you? Don't bring up personal matters in the company especially when it involves money!
• "If you need money, we'll talk about it tonight."
• Cecilia held her head low and left. Her heart was aching. She wondered why she had to lead such a petty life.
• In the evening, she received a call from Jennie asking for the money.
• "Tell them I'll bring the money tomorrow!" Cecilia said before hanging up the phone.
• She sat on her chair, feeling powerless. After a while, she went to the kitchen to cook up a hearty meal while waiting for Harrison.
• By 10:00 pm, Harrison still hadn't returned. The food had gone cold.
• She had no choice but to call him.
• Even after several attempts, no one answered.
• It was 11:00 pm. Just as she was about to fall asleep at the dining table, the door opened.
• Harrison, who reeked of alcohol, walked in. His expression was cold as he glanced at the table of dishes. He only found it ironic.
• "You're willing to go to such lengths just to get money! Cecilia Young, you're such a hypocrite!"
• Cecilia said nothing. She walked over to the man and helped him remove his suit jacket.
• Then, with a gentle expression, she softly told him, "You've had so much to drink, have you eaten? I've made your favorite meal.
• "You should eat first. I'll make you a sobering drink."
• She was about to head to the kitchen when suddenly, "No need!" The man refused.
• He grabbed her wrist, pulled her over, and pushed her against the dining table.
• Cecilia's back hit the table, but she only winced. She knew she had no right to complain.
• Harrison approached her. He reached out, sweeping away the food she had made for the night. The plates fell to the ground with a clatter.
• Then, he held Cecilia's waist and lifted her onto the dining table.
• He was mad, "It's 300 thousand you want, right? Please me and I'll give it to you!"
• "…"
• "Quit standing there. Cecilia, I'll give you what you want if you satisfy me!"
• Still, Cecilia remained silent.
• Finally, biting her lip, she approached the man. Her fingers trembling as she unbuttoned his shirt.
• One, two…
• She wrapped her arms around the man's neck and kissed him.
• "Cecilia Young, you're despicable!"
• …
• Time passed.
• The man couldn't care any less for her. He went straight to the bathroom, showered, and changed into clean clothes.
• He didn't want to stay overnight.
• Before leaving, he tossed a bank card to Cecilia. "Work harder to please me the next time you want money!"
• With a loud bang, the door was slammed shut.
• Harrison had left.
• The windows were left open, letting in the frigid wind. Cecilia hugged her shoulders and sat on the sofa, her tears flowing uncontrollably.
• All was silent as a tint of sorrow filled the air.
• The next day, Cecilia, together with her mother, brought the money to the loan sharks.
• Zac was in a sorry state. He was injured all over. He looked starved, and he smelled.
• "Cecilia, I'm sorry," he apologized, feeling somewhat ashamed to face her.
• He avoided her gaze and told her, "I just couldn't control myself! Luck was on my side so I thought I'd win!
• "I just wanted to make more money to pay off my debts! I wanted to give your mother and brother a better life…"
• "This is the last time!" Cecilia warned, "Since the day you started gambling, you've sold off our store, our house, and everything valuable!
• "It's been four years! You keep promising you'll change, but look at where you are now."