Chapter 24

Anna's Pov

"Mr. Knight, please, I don't want to be indebted to you because you've done so much for me already," I said, feeling a sense of gratitude and obligation. "Can you help me get on my feet, but I will pay you back, somehow, someday?"

Harvey's expression softened, and he looked at me with a hint of surprise, as if he hadn't expected me to say that. "Anna, you're stubborn, I'll give you that," he said with a chuckle.

"But you're also proud, and I admire that about you. However, this isn't about being indebted to me. This is about investing in your future. And I'm not just talking about the money. I'm talking about the connections, the resources, and the guidance you need to succeed."

I shook my head, feeling a sense of desperation creeping in. "But I can't just take all of this from you without giving something back. It's not right. I need to know that I've earned it, that I've worked for it."

Harvey sighed and rubbed his temples as if trying to ward off a headache. "A