Chapter 4 People all said hopeless romantics were all rich , and now , I finally knew why . Shaun paid me over a million dollars just because my handwriting reminded him of his late wife ! He must have loved her to the core . As I counted those zeros in my account balance , I started wandering . Frankly , I was hard up . I had been hospitalized before , which cost Arnold a fortune . Though he said I didnt have to pay him back , we were just dating , and I didnt think that would be appropriate . Everyone said I hit the jackpot to be with him . He was a PhD graduate from a prestigious university and the youngest cardiac department deputy director at a top tier hospital . Also , he was so handsome . After work , hed come home as fast as he could to cook me my favorite . He had saved up for years to buy an apartment at a great location and offered to put my name on the deed . And that was precisely why I wanted to repay him . With Shauns money , I could buy Arnold everything he liked . But … did the money really belong to me ? Maybe Shaun was drunk , and maybe hed want his money back after he Chapter sobered up . With this in mind , I replied to Shaun uneasily , Mr. Chapman , Ill ship the notebooks to you right away . You wont go back on your word , right? Shaun asked , Youre in Los Angeles ? Im in town for meetings these days . You dont need to ship them . Tell me an address , and Ill get someone to fetch them . I replied quickly , No need . Are you in your branch office ? I know where the Chapman Group is . Ill bring them over shortly . After what he paid me , I figured that I owed him at least this much . He didnt object . Ill be in my office till 10:00 p.m. Alright ! I counted those zeros in my account balance several times and then packed up all the notebooks in high spirits . Then I got downstairs and hailed a cab . On the way , I received a call from Lawrence Parks . Mona , youre really something . He accused me of being obsessed with money in an exaggerated tone . You want 300,000 dollars for a couple of used textbooks ? Seriously ? Set the price right , or Arnold wouldnt get off my back . Chapter 4 Lawrence was Arnolds best friend . Hearing this , I knew Arnold asked Lawrence to buy my textbooks behind my back . Lawrence sounded bitter . Arnold dotes on you so much that you cant even set the price , right ? Keep this between us . He specifically asked me not to let you know . I couldnt help but grin . Lawrence , check the page . Ive sold the books for 300,000 dollars ! The Chapman Group wasnt far from where I lived , and Id soon arrive there . On the way , I told Lawrence about what had happened while joking with him . Of course , other than the 300,000 dollars , I told him nothing . I knew he came from a rich family with a political background , and he wouldnt make a fuss over 130,000 dollars . To my surprise , he raised his voice at once . Shaun Chapman ? I sensed deep panic in his voice . Go home now , Mona ! You cant see him ! Why not ? This is 300,000 dollars were talking about , OK ? Are you jealous ? Chill . I promise Ill take you to a fancy meal , I said . Chapter 4 Holding a paper box , I walked into the Chapman Group . Since I didnt have an employee badge , and the Chapman Group had strict security , the receptionist grilled me , not letting me in . Holding the box with one hand , I used the other to hang up the phone . Talk to you later , I said to Lawrence . After knowing why I was there , the receptionist told me Shaun had already informed her . I could use the elevator to go to the top floor right away .