05. THE CONTRACT.

Jane stepped out of the ward and closed the door gently. Just as she stepped out, she heard the conversation of someone and she hid behind the wall when she heard the phrase ' money '.

The man talking smirked when he saw the shadow behind and continued talking.

" Old Madam needs to find a wife for her grandson…of course, I mean she will be getting married to a rich guy, what do you expect? As long as she is elegant and of good behaviour, not from a wealthy family and we'll disciplined then she is good for old Madam. The deadline is tomorrow morning, bye. " The conversation ended and Jane had various thoughts going through her mind.

' Marriage? Money? ' She looked at the ward that she came out from and towards the man who had his back turned to her.

" Excuse me sir? " She came out of her hiding spot and the man secretly smiled before turning around. He looked like he was in his early fifties and he had a suit on.

' Who wears a suit this late in the evening? '

" How may I help you, Miss? " He asked with a straight face.

" I heard your conversation with someone on the phone about looking for a girl for your boss… "

" Did you eavesdropped on my conversation? " The man frowned and Jane shook her head.

" No, no, no, I didn't. I happened to have been passing by earlier and I heard what you said so…"

" Please, get straight to the point, Miss. I don't have all night. " The man interrupted her again for the second time.

" I am willing to get married to Old Madam's son. I can be a good wife and I meet all the requirements you listed earlier so I believe that I am the right one. " Jane spoke with confidence and the man eyed her suspiciously for a brief moment.

" Is it because I said the man happens to be rich? " The man asked and Jane's mouth was slightly opened at the man's statement before nodding.

" I need money for my brother's treatment. " She replied with a low tone though the man could hear her.

" That is not a problem. As long as you are able to perform the duties of a good wife and a daughter-in-law to the Ryan family. "

Jane wanted to ask which family was that but then she didn't want to blow her chances and just nodded in agreement to his words.

" Do you know what step you are about to take? " The man asked.

" Yes. "

" Alright then, follow me. "

They both walked out of the hospital and the man led her to a red car. He opened it and brought out a big brown envelope, he gave it to her and striked his palms together.

" Everything you need to know is in that envelope so if you have any question, it will be entertained tomorrow. As you heard me earlier, the deadline is tomorrow. Think about it very carefully because I don't want a situation where you dip yourself into cold water and later scream you're cold and shivering. Good bye, Miss. " He opened the car.

" What is your name? " Jane asked before he could enter.

" Paul. " The man answered.

" I am Jane. "

Paul didn't say a word and just entered into the car, started the engine, stepped on the accelerator and zoomed off. Jane wondered why the men she had met this evening where cold and aloof towards her but she wasn't going to let this opportunity slip by.

Paul, on his way home, kept smiling at his achievement for the evening. He had been tailing Jane for the past one week without her notice. He was assigned by his boss to find a worthy young lady for the young Master and as time went by, he seemed to be at a huge failure for not being able to bring a girl home that matched up the Old Madam's taste but he was very particulate about Jane not just because she looked helpless but because she looked sincere with every expression of hers.

" I deserve a handsome reward from madam. " He whispered and increased the volume of a song playing in the car.