A Watch

Sebastian's back visibly slumped, the wrinkles on his face deepening by the minute. Jenny, not noticing the change, continued, "Dad, I need five million in cash—can you have someone go to the bank and get it for me?" A mere five million, in Jenny's eyes, was just the price of a piece of her jewelry, an apartment under her name, or a watch on her wrist. It was nothing worth mentioning. In the past, he would have unconditionally met his daughter's request, but the times had changed... The Zanes family was bankrupt. Five million was beyond their reach; he could not even scrape up five thousand. His lips moved, struggling to think of how to break the news to his pampered daughter. However, seeing his hesitation, Jenny grew impatient. She broke free of his hand, pouting. "Daddy, am I still your daughter? You won't even give me five million to spend!" Sebastian was at a loss for words. Just as Jenny was about to throw another tantrum, he finally spoke. "Jenny, our family... is bankrupt." "Wh