Chapter 17 - Money is King

‘Eventually, money is king.’

Elisha knew that money was the reason for everything that had happened to her yesterday. She never thought that money would be able to turn her life around like this.

'Not having much money turned out to be a real problem.'

When she thought about it, Elisha laughed disparagingly at herself.

She took a deep breath.

Elisha stared at her reflection in the sink mirror, took a towel, then started drying her hair. She had just finished taking a shower and was only wearing a towel wrapped around her chest.

She didn't find Alex when she woke, but she had to worry about nothing. Last night Alex had told her his plans for today, which was why he had left so early.

"What if I run away right now?" She whispered. "I'm sure I'll be able to succeed. Once I'm on the flight back to Australia, I'll be safe."

Elisha was sure that her friends and lecturers wouldn't mind helping her. After all, she could still work part-time while studying.

"I will also contact uncle