Two Options

Callan Handerson smiled faintly and stretched out towards the low cabinet on the side. He took out a piece of paper from the drawer and handed it to Savannah Lea. "Look at it clearly. This is the receipt from the hotel that night. If you don't believe me, you can check it yourself. The hotel kept the record." She looked at the receipt and her heart turned cold. How could she have expected that things would turn out like this? "I don't have that much money!" Savannah exclaimed in panic. Callan's mouth curved slightly as he thought silently, "I knew it!" "You don't have money? Well, I'll give you two choices. First, get off the car. Try to earn 150,000 dollars in three days and pay me back, or I’ll see you at the police station. Second..." He stretched out his arm and pulled her into his arms easily. "Be my woman, and I'll pay for the expenses that night! Not only that, and I'll also give you whatever you want in the future." She looked up at him and a panic that she had never felt before came to her mind. "Does this mean that I am getting paid to be his woman?" "You... the latter option is what you want, isn't it?" Savannah cried. "Smart!" Callan lowered his head with satisfaction and as if he wanted to kiss her. Savannah covered her mouth with her hand in time, and said, "Wait, I choose the first option! 150,000 dollars, right? Okay! I'll pay it back! I'll find a way to pay you back within three days!" "Oh?" Callan's eyes and tone grew cold. "Okay, then I'll wait." He let her go, as promised. When she ran back to the dormitory, Savannah was sweating and her heart was beating extremely fast. Thinking of what just happened, it felt like a dream. It was too surreal! 150,000 dollars! Where could she get so much money? Even if she had no money, how could she put her dignity and future at stake just because of a mistake? That man was obviously trying to force her to do so! She was not that stupid to sell herself for 150,000 dollars! ...... Savannah Lea checked her bank account, and her savings these years, with her part-time job salary and scholarship, totaled up to less than 20,000 dollars! She thought of asking her grandma for money, but, how could there be any more money with her grandma after spending so much on Savannah all these years? Savannah cracked her head in anxiety, but she really couldn't think of where to get the money! There was no other way. She had no choice but to look for Walden George. She did not dare go to the George family. As long as her stepmother Hilda Kent was around, she would not be able to ask for money successfully. She went to the principal’s office in Texas University’s administrative building. Although she was a student at Texas University, this was the first time of her coming here. And the person inside was her biological father, who was supposed to be her closest relative! Savannah called Walden's mobile phone from outside the door, and said, "Hello, it's me." "Savannah?" Obviously, Walden did not expect that his daughter would call him. It had been 14 years since his ex-wife passed away. This was the first time that his daughter took the initiative to call him! "I'm at the door of your office. I need to talk to you." As soon as she finished speaking, the door to the principal's office was opened. Walden came out and said, "Savannah, come on in. What's the matter?" Savannah broke away from Walden's grasp unceremoniously, and said bluntly, "I am here to borrow some money from you." "Okay, but don't mention borrowing! I used to give you money, but you always refused." Walden didn't say anything more and took out his wallet. He took out all the cash inside and handed it to her. She glanced at it, it was about five or six thousand dollars. "Take this first. Are you starting your internship soon? Do you need more money? Give me your bank account, and I'll transfer money to you every month." Savannah looked at the pile of money with tears in her eyes. She didn't take it. Instead, she said, "It’s not enough. I want 150,000 dollars." "..." Walden was stunned, "Why do you want so much?" Savannah frowned impatiently and said, "It's none of your business." Walden said, "No, I am not restricting you by any means. It's just that I have to know what you are using it for. Are you spending it on yourself? There are too many scammers in society now, I'm afraid that you might get scammed." Savannah couldn't help but scoff, "Now you're worried? Principal George, don't you think it's too late?" She again addressed him as Principal George coldly. Walden was stunned for a bit but continued, "Sorry, Savannah, daddy has let you down." "All right, all right, I'm not here to listen to this! 150,000 dollars, are you giving it to me or not?" Savanah was irritated. Her mood had worsened when she saw Walden, so she just wanted the conversation to end quickly. "Daddy doesn't have that much money now, and your aunt is in charge of the finances at home. So, you take this first, and I will..." Hearing this, Savannah became even more impatient. She waved her hand hurriedly and said, "Forget it! Tell her that I do not want any money. Since you are not willing to give it to me, I'll think of other ways." She turned around and was about to leave. Walden grabbed her and put the cash in her hand. "Savannah, don't be mad. Take this first. I'll find a way to give you the rest." Savannah glanced at Walden's hand and looked at his face, her father’s face. She pulled her hand back coldly, and the pile of money liked a snowstorm falling to the ground. "Walden, I'm not here to beg you for donations. I don't care about your money. You'd better understand this! Also, don't address yourself as my dad! I don't have a father! My dad died long ago. He died when I was six years old." "Haha." She suddenly laughed. "No! To be more precise, I have never had a father!" The cash fell all over the ground and she rushed out of the office, her hurried footsteps echoing in the corridor... Two days had passed and Savannah had only collected 50,000 dollars after asking around! There was still a total of 100,000 dollars left. What should she do? Savannah lay on the table in the revision room, she had no mood to study at this crucial moment. Was she really going to give that man what he wanted because of the 150,000 dollars? It was all Liam Quentin's fault, as everything started becoming odd ever since he had a girlfriend. From then on, she wasn't herself anymore and even did crazy things that she normally wouldn't do! "Savannah." A voice suddenly rang in the quiet classroom. Savannah raised her head and saw Liam who was standing by the table. "Liam?" Savannah replied. Why was he here? Did she not make herself clear enough? She thought. With a mixed look on his face, Liam stepped forward then back again with his fists tightening and loosening in turns. Out of the blue, Liam finally knelt straight down in front of Savannah! "Liam!" Savannah jumped up in shock. "What are you doing?" She asked. Liam shook his head and refused to get up. He held Savannah's hands and pleaded, "Savannah, I beg you, don't break up with me. I love you, I really love you! I can't live without you!"