Swapped for Debt After Coming Home
they begged, weeping hysterically.
It was a flawless performance. Yet, as they wailed, I noticed their eyes subtly darting toward me, gauging my reaction. They were waiting, expecting me to do what I always did—throw myself on the floor and beg the creditors for mercy on their behalf.
Instead, I stood up and approached the bald leader, looking at them calmly.
"You can take me as compensation to settle the debt. Would that work for you?"
Everyone was shocked. The bald leader's next line caught in his throat, and for a moment he didn't know whether to continue acting.