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The man wiped the perspiration from his brow, embarrassed by the inquiry. "No, you are close to Mr. Conrad, and this has always been the company policy. It must be crucial if you apply for money in advance. Our finance department is incapable of error."

"But.."

It was settled by John saying, "Here you are."

Stella accepted it. "Thank you."

"Don't expect I won't dislike you because you said thank you!" John said, "Although I have a back tor, but your way makes me sick."

Stella "....."

She was surprisingly respectful about it. Because she was straight, Stella was not irritated and instead grinned and said, "Thank you, I gotta go."

John turned to gaze at his father disapprovingly when she left. “How come you gave her so much money, Dad? And supposing Mr. Conrad accuses us? I have to work really hard to make twenty thousand dollars."

When he heard it, the man glared at him and commanded him not to act impulsively ever again. “I was summoned by Mr. Conrad's aide to perform