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This wouldn’t that be inappropriate?” I hesitated about whether to take it.
Actually, I really wanted to take it, but I had to look like I was in a dilemma.
This one stack could easily turn into two. This kind of money–making opportunity is much
easier than diligently digging in the dirt.
I knew it! Ryan Gresham added another ten thousand RMB: If you don’t talk, I’ll have to fire
you.”
‘T’ll tell you.’I took the two stacks of RMB, stuffed them in my pocket, and started recounting to
Ryan Gresham what I’d just witnessed.
The more Ryan Gresham heard, the darker his expression became. He clenched his fists,
jealousy surging, and muttered under his breath: ‘Letitia, you’ll be mine sooner or later!
‘Second Young Master, I’ll be off then. Let me know if another money–making opportunity like
this comes up.‘ I pocketed the cash, ready to make my escape.
‘Hold on’s Ryan Gresham stopped me. “Next time you see Letitia Sue coming, don’t disturb
Charles. Notify me first, got it?
Ugh, this puts me in a tough spot! After all, Charles Gresham is the one who pays my salary
every month.
Ryan Gresham saw my conflicted expression. He approached, lowered his voice, and said,
Tone million. You in?
Wow, a million! That’s 27 years‘ worth of salary for a little gardener like me.
Only an idiot would say no! Hesitating for even a second would be disrespectful to a million
bucks.
I nodded. “Okay! But I’ll need half as a deposit to see you’re serious.
Ryan Gresham said generously, “I’ll transfer it to your salary card later.”
In the afternoon, while I was watering the flowers in the Garden, my bank card showed a
deposit of 500,000.
Ha ha ha, I’m rich!
At 9 p.m., Charles Gresham still hadn’t returned home from his engagements.
I
I was tidying up the tools in the Garden when Letitia Sue knocked on the Villa door. I went to
answer it.
Letitia Sue looked anxious. “Eva Lynn, is Charles Gresham home? I need to see him urgently, but he’s not answering his phone.”
Remembering the 500,000 deposit and the 500,000 final payment on my card, I said against better judgement, “He’s home. Please, have a seat in the Garden, and I’ll go get him for y
“Okay.” Letitia Sue was waiting for me in the Garden.
I turned around and told Ryan Gresham that Letitia Sue had arrived.
Ryan Gresham’s face lit up. “I’ll transfor the remaining 500,000 to you tomorrow.”
15:58 Tue, 22 Apr
In the afternoon, while I was watering the flowers in the Garden, my bank card showed a
deposit of 500,000.
Ha ha ha, I’m rich!
At 9 p.m. Charles Gresham still hadn’t returned home from his engagements.
66%
I was tidying up the tools in the Garden when Letitia Sue knocked on the Villa door. I went to
answer it.
Letitia Sue looked anxious. “Eva Lynn, is Charles Gresham home? I need to see him urgently,
but he’s not answering his phone.”
Remembering the 500,000 deposit and the 500,000 final payment on my card, I said against my better judgement, “He’s home. Please, have a seat in the Garden, and I’ll go get him for you.”
“Okay.” Letitia Sue was waiting for me in the Garden.
I turned around and told Ryan Gresham that Letitia Sue had arrived.
Ryan Gresham’s face lit up. “I’ll transfer the remaining 500,000 to you tomorrow.”
Ryan Gresham walked out of the Villa.
He and Charles Gresham look exactly alike. It’s no wonder Letitia Sue can’t tell them apart; even I, the Gardener, have trouble.
I silently packed up the Gardening tools in the Garden.
Letitia Sue grabbed Ryan Gresham’s sleeve and said, “Charles, my dad’s in the hospital and needs money urgently for surgery. Could you lend me a million first?”
Ryan Gresham sized up Letitia pay price.” Letitia Sue’s eyes welled up with tears: “Please help me; I’ll do anything.”
Letitio Sue’s eyes welled up
w. “an lend you the money, but youll have to pay & S
Ryan Gresham’s gaze intensified: “Anything?”
“Mmm.“Letitia Sue nodded, twirling her fingers around Ryan Gresham’s tie, hinting, “I’m already your woman…”
“Let’s go to my room; I’ll get you the money.” Ryan Gresham put his arm around Letitia Sue and led her into the Villa.
I feel a little guilty. Did I just screw Letitia Sue over?
What if Charles Gresham comes back and tries to settle the score with me?
Heart pounding, I trailed after them, sneaking off to eavesdrop.
I pressed my ear to the door and heard Letitia Sue’s voice from inside: ‘Ryan, I know it’s you….
I’m shocked. Letitia Sue knew it was Ryan all along, so why the hell am I feeling guilty?
I strolled to the other side of the Garden, humming a little tune, and my mood lifted inexplicably.
One million in the bag, ha ha ha, I think I’ve stumbled upon a new path to riches.
Suddenly, a shadow fell over me.
I looked up and saw Charles Gresham.