Abigail Anderson didn't look back, unaware of the man standing behind her, let alone that he was eavesdropping on her phone conversation.
"Mrs. Landlord, could you give me a few more days? I just got paid, and I'll certainly pay the rent," she pleaded.
"..."
"It's just a few tens of thousands of yuan for the rent. I can afford it. I'm not lying to you, nor am I a freeloader. My stocks are locked up, and I'm just temporarily short of cash. Don't worry, I'll definitely pay. I'm also trying to raise the money."
On the other end of the phone, the landlord's stern warning came through: "I'll give you three more days. If you still don't pay the rent, I won't just drive you out; I'll call the police."
Abigail echoed her, "Okay, okay, okay, just three days. I'll transfer the money to you for sure."
Suddenly, the landlord hung up. Blinking her clear, radiant eyes, Abigail sighed.
