The check was somewhat stiff, causing a hard, painful scrape across her face. She froze in place for a few seconds before bending down quietly to pick up the check. Seeing the amount written on it, the bitterness from the corners of her mouth spread to her entire chest. Five years in exchange for five hundred million - quite a worthwhile trade. Five years ago, she really needed the money. But now, she had no need for it.
Alla calmly placed the check back in the car. "Mr. Davies is quite generous, but if I take this money, it won't be easy for me to marry into the Roman family with a clear conscience." Her words implied that compared to the position of Mrs. Roman, five hundred million was nothing. Accepting his money would instead affect her chances of marrying into the wealthy family.
