Gasps rippled across the room as a team of men in sleek black suits entered with practiced precision.Their shoes tapped crisply on the marble floor as they made their way toward me.Without hesitation,they bowed.
“Ms.Evans,”one of them said,“our boss sent us to ensure your safety.He also asked me to deliver this message:all his assets have been transferred to your name.You may use them however you wish.”
I gave a small,composed smile and raised my hand slightly toward the auctioneer.“Please verify the funds.”
The auctioneer took my bank card with trembling hands and slid it through the machine.
Moments later,his expression shifted sharply.His expression drained of color and his hands began to shake violently.
“Verification complete…the liquid assets exceed one billion dollars.”
The room gasped as one.Stunned silence engulfed them.
I did not spare Lennon a single glance.I just picked up my bag,turned to the bodyguards and said calmly,“Handle the rest.I’m tired.I’m going home to rest.”
I took a cab straight to the hospital.Today was the day of my abortion.
When I woke up after the procedure,I instinctively placed a hand over my flat stomach and my eyes stung with tears.