Chapter 664

Only after all the students in the classroom had cleared out did Erlinda, dragging her tired feet, trail behind Nolan.

Nolan, now 50, was no spring chicken. His temples were completely gray.

They bumped into many people along the way, all of whom greeted him politely.

But once they stepped into Nolan’s private office, his smile vanished. He jerked his chin, signaling Erlinda to take a seat.

Erlinda was only twenty years old this year and was a Junior in college.

Erlinda slowly made her way to a chair, her calves trembling in fear.

“You saw Penny earlier, didn’t you? Did you give her the script?”

“Yes, I did‘

With that, Erlinda lowered her head, afraid to meet Nolan’s eyes.

Nolan nodded in satisfaction, suddenly patting her shoulder.

“Erlinda, you didn’t gab too much, did you?”

movement startled Erlinda, causing her to tremble slightly.

I

to

player, she can’t do much damage. What did she say when you gave

really like it. She

Erlinda swallowed hard.

I had to throw her a bone. You tinker with it a bit

he placed his hand on Erlinda’s

She shivered again.

scared of him. He withdrew his hand, then placed it at the back of her neck, sliding it down to her

a bit skinny lately. Eat up when

throwing up. She sat there, pale–faced, clutching her books, hoping the time would

me, and you’ll do well. The script has caught the eye of the Raymond Corporation. They’re looking to invest millions. You’ll get a share of the profits. Your family’s not exactly rolling in dough, so the money

then pointed to

give you a

out of her wits, “I have stuff to do at home.”

choked, adding more bruises

ears in grading papers. Your mom’s probably still out on her delivery route. You only have one class tonight. You used to get home even later when you

about Erlinda’s family situation.

poor families

trait in common. When faced with something much more powerful than themselves, they cowered in fear, unable to fight back. All that left

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