Chapter: 621

"I'll pay you in installments."

B7 laughed mockingly, raising his eyebrows. "No deal, I'm not in the business of collecting debts."

Bethany pursed her lips, sensing he probably had another solution in mind. She decided to be direct and said, “What do you want then?"

“I'm curious about dating a more mature woman."

Bethany was at a loss for words.

“If you're unable to pay the remaining amount, be my girlfriend for a month." B7 paused, then quickly said, “Actually, make it a week. Women get on my nerves; I'd probably get bored in a week."

Bethany was puzzled by his ramblings, but she was here seeking his assistance.

"I'm married with children. I don't think your proposal is appropriate."

B7 shrugged, his wrists looking fragile in the light. “I'm not proposing marriage. Your marital status or children are irrelevant to me."

"But"

"If you're not interested, then leave." B7 pushed her hard drive aside and went back to his work.

Bethany hesitated, then clenched her teeth. “Alright, I agree!"

She quickly ran through her finances in her mind-she could sell her properties, liquidate her stocks, and if necessary, borrow from Jayson. She was confident she could secure the needed funds eventually. But missing this opportunity could mean never encountering B7 again.

After handing the hard drive to B7, Bethany stepped out of the villa to see Jonathan still waiting for her.

He had been sitting at the door the entire time.

At the sound of her footsteps, Jonathan stood up.

Despite his usual meticulousness about cleanliness, he had collected all his cigarette butts and ash, planning to dispose of them properly.

“Did he agree to help you?"

"Yes." Bethany nodded, her tone indicating she wasn't interested in discussing the details with Jonathan.

Jonathan respected her privacy and simply headed to the car.

Bethany appreciated that Jonathan never insisted she sit in the passenger seat, which made her more comfortable riding with him. Had he demanded she sit next to him, she would have opted to walk and declined any future rides.

Throughout the ride back, Bethany kept her eyes down, mentally tallying her savings and assets.

She had no intention of becoming that peculiar man's girlfriend!

Soon, they entered the underground parking lot of Bates Group.