Finding Love in the Boss’s Embrace After Divorce

Chapter 1085 The Relationship Mixed with Money

Alivia used to take care of her brother, Henry, and go door-to-door to borrow money when they were in desperate times. They borrowed from neighbors and relatives, some lending more, some less. Those who lent less had the same expression on their faces when Alivia returned to repay the debt.

They said she didn't have to repay, but the implication was that they didn't want any further contact with her.

Taking a deep breath, Alivia couldn't help feeling a bit aggrieved, "I know eighty thousand dollars might be insignificant to you, but for me, it's my mother's lifeline. You may not care, but I can't just ignore it. I work hard to earn money to pay you back, not to be looked down upon by others and not to be belittled by you. I know my capabilities are limited, but this is all I can come up with for now. It's all I have. Are you still going to turn it down?"

As Bert looked at her eyes, which had quickly turned red, the frustration inside him became even more apparent. Money was just a number to him, and cash was nothing more than pieces of paper in his eyes. Why was she in such a rush to repay him?

Did she do it just to avoid being looked down upon?

on her eyes, a mix of anger and mist swirled within him. He reached out and lifted her chin, "Is my opinion important to

would evade or hesitate, but to his surprise, she nodded directly, admitting, "Yes,

it had been struck by something, and he unconsciously furrowed

her intently, Bert asked,

owed him, but as she

locked, and there was a hint of infatuation

holding her chin, not enough to hurt her, but enough to let her know he was serious. He asked again, "Why?" "Because..." She spoke softly, hesitating for a moment before coming up with a reason that didn't sound too awkward, "I don't

but rather, Alivia

that important

felt a tingling sensation on her scalp as he continued to stare at her, not understanding the purpose behind his