Chapter 21

Lucy knew Hans had prepared many valuable items for her, but there was no space at home to store them. Moreover, having them just lying around in her bedroom felt unsafe. She had to deal with these things quickly, and the thought of the wealth still waiting for her filled her with excitement. Why bother with matchmaking? Why waste time on relationships? Now was the time to make money and build a career! That was the real prize. The more money one had in big cities, the more one could enjoy life. Who cared about fairness? That only applied to those on the same playing field. The wealthy had access to pleasures and privileges beyond the reach of ordinary people. Cars, villas, and all the designer brands that once seemed to mock her for being out of her price range—she could now afford them all! The next morning, Lucy scanned another book and immediately signed the publishing contract for 20 thousand dollars. Then, she went to town, where she planned to take her driving exam for the