Lillie
After mentally debating whether to take the money or not, I accepted it. I know I'm treading dangerous ground, but I couldn't let this opportunity slip by. He only asked in return that I quit working at the club, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time, but I've only stayed because I needed the money. I know I shouldn't have trusted that guy, but in that moment, I took a risk. He can't force me to do something I don't want to. Besides, he told me he wouldn't take me by force, and that gives me hope that he won't harm me.
The well-dressed gentleman left. A minute later, Julie entered to confirm whether I had accepted the new deal. When I told her I had, she fell silent for a long moment, as if questioning something, but she didn't tell me what it was. She only asked me
