What? The CEO of a Fortune 500 company, the richest man in town, gave me only ten thousand as a breakup fee.
All those novels were full of lies! CEOs don't just hand out five million like it's nothing!
So, I stuffed the check into my chest and ran off, covering my face in shame.
The heavens must have been fed up with Richard's stinginess because, just before I was about to make my escape, they sent a god of wealth my way.
When Richard's mother appeared before me, poised and elegant, she didn't say a word. She simply handed me a black card.
My hands trembled as I reached out and took the card. Then, with resolve, I pounded my chest. "Auntie, say no more! I'm leaving right now! May Mr. Yukio and Miss Green have a long and happy life together with many children!"
After sincerely offering my blessings, I grabbed my bag and bolted while Richard's mother stood there in confusion.
"Wait a minute!"
Hearing Richard's mother call after me, I ran even faster!
As long as I ran fast enough, nothing could catch up to me!
But then...
The moment I stepped outside, I was thrown into a sack.
When I regained consciousness, I found myself in an abandoned factory, my hands bound behind my back.