Lyra POVCustomers began to come into the restaurant, and that diverted the attention between the stranger and me. Before I could settle my mind, he talked."I don't stay in crowded places, and as you can see, the restaurant is getting full. Come with me to the VIP room." He said with a firm voice, but his eyes didn't leave my sight.After some time, we got to the VIP room. I sat on the chair, still thinking about the whole issue in my head. The money is right there, right in front of me. Stacks of it are neatly arranged, cold, yet powerful enough to decide who lives and who does not.My mother's life. Every clock that ticks counts louder than I could imagine. My fingers trembled at my sides as I stared at it. My mind spinning, I felt disturbed. My heart, refusing to settle. This wasn't real, was it? A stranger walks into my life, offers me everything I need, and all I have to do in return is marry him."No. No, this has to be some kind of twisted joke," I muttered silently."I don't
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