Chapter 9 - Emily Shares Her Heartbreaking Struggle To Pay Tuition
Inside the sunlit private study of the mansion, Emily sat comfortably on a plush velvet sofa wrapped in a warm blanket.
A steaming bowl of nourishing soup and fresh bread sat on the mahogany coffee table before her.
Mr. Sterling sat across from her in a high-backed leather chair, his commanding presence replaced by patient, genuine concern.
“Take your time eating, Emily, and whenever you're ready, tell me how you ended up in such a desperate situation,” he said softly.
Emily set her spoon down, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as she looked around the elegant room.
“I lost both my parents during my final year of high school, sir, and I’ve been working three jobs to pay tuition,” she whispered.
“Arthur threatened to fire me and blacklist my employment record across the state if I reported my slashed paychecks,” she added. q
Mr. Sterling’s jaw tightened, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the wooden armrest of his chair.
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“No young American striving for an education should ever be subjected to extortion and starvation,” he stated firmly.
He pulled a golden fountain pen from his pocket, jotting down notes on a heavy cardstock notepad.
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