No Job, No Money

I worked for a multinational corporation and earned more than ten thousand dollars a month. I could earn up to 20 thousand dollars if I worked overtime.Working overtime was taxing and laborious. One had to continuously go on business trips. For the sake of earning overtime pay, I almost ended up becoming our company's model employee.This was the first time I had applied for such a long leave from work. My department head looked at me approvingly. "You're finally getting some long overdue rest."As soon as I arrived outside my house, I could hear the sound of people talking and laughing coming from inside."Greg, your wife is getting her salary tomorrow, right?""I think so.""Give me eight thousand dollars, then. I want to get some clothes from the suppliers and sell them."Gregory was excited. "Jess, you mustn't forget about me when you hit the jackpot someday!"These people never cared about me. Yet, they had already planned out how to use the salary I was going to receive

I pulled out a calculator and pressed a few numbers. "Oh, my! The money I've spent on your sister during the last few years has far exceeded the 70 thousand dollars I had in my PayPal account!"Gregory finally realized why I was making these mocking remarks. He snapped, "Jess is renovating her yard! Once it's done, it'll make things more comfortable for us when we visit her place."We just used some of your money. Why are you being so fussy about it? Jess is like a mother to me too. In the past, she—"I had no interest in listening to what Gregory had to say. I cut him off and said scornfully, "So, she's like a mother to you…"When I needed to undergo surgery for appendicitis, I asked you to transfer 20 thousand dollars to my account immediately. Yet, you gave the money to Jess so that she could buy a bag that cost 25 thousand dollars. I almost died because of a gastrointestinal rupture!"I wanted to spend two thousand dollars so that Harry could get a health checkup. Yet, you spe

I was awakened by the slam of the door.Harry was crying. Frowning, I soothed him. I looked up and realized we had guests. Clara, Jessica, and Gregory were all here.Pointing a finger at me, Clara scolded me as though I'd committed a terrible crime. "Sasha! You made a fuss when Jessica used a few tens of thousands of your money, but you spent ten thousand dollars last night in the hotel! Have you gone nuts?"Oh, right. Gregory had secretly linked his number to my bank account before this. He would know whenever I spent money.Clara grabbed my hair and dragged me toward her. Hugging Harry tightly, I shoved her aside."You!"The Chance family stared at me. They looked like they were going to beat me up.With my head held high, I returned their gazes with a warning glare.Calming down, Clara then signaled to Gregory before she left the room. Gregory glared at me dangerously. "Come out! We need to talk."I calmed Harry down and gave him an expensive chocolate bar. When we were g

Frank tried to smooth things over. "Sasha, I know you've always been considerate, and you only said that because you were angry. Apologize to us, and we'll let this slide. We can still be a family after this!"Clara added, "Let's not drag out this argument. Money is a worldly possession. If you're too calculative, you'll wear out your ties with us. When you lose your family, you lose the most precious thing on earth!"They were indeed a family.I said frankly, "That's not the problem now. The problem is I've been fired. I don't have an income and can't support this family anymore.""You've been fired?" Frank was taken aback.Jessica followed, saying, "It's been a few days. Haven't you found a new job yet?"I laughed wryly. "Do you think I own the companies? It's not that easy to find a job."Jessica slapped Gregory, clenching her jaws. "Didn't you say Sasha would get a job soon? If she remains unemployed, how am I going to get the 100 thousand dollars I need to start my fashion

The person on the other end sent me a photo of Gregory and his ID number. I hesitated for a moment before calling my lawyer friend, Rachel Yates. Then, I dialed the number. "What's the matter with Gregory?"After confirming that I was Gregory's wife, the person explained over the phone, "Gregory came to us to apply for a loan. He's been here several times, but he doesn't have any collateral. He only said if we couldn't find him later, we could come to look for you. "He said you're his wife and gave us all your information. He even added that you own a car and a house."I sneered. "How much does he want to borrow?""A hundred thousand."It was exactly the amount Jessica needed for her fashion business fund. I figured she must have been pressuring Gregory after I left. For the sake of his sister, Gregory must have gone out to secure a loan. Not from a bank, but from private lenders. It was truly impressive!Gregory had also given them all my information. Even a fool could tell h