Outsmart oneself 2

Lucy suppressed the anger in her heart. All Terry Garcia had given her were bags, clothes, and necklaces. Although valuable, they were the result of her wholeheartedly serving him in bed.

As for the raise in salary, she had to work to earn it.

"General Garcia, considering I've been with you for three years, I'm only asking you to help me this once. After this, I won't bother you again. Can you do that?" Lucy persisted in begging him.

Terry Garcia had never been a generous man, especially towards women he wasn't interested in.

"I think you should understand that with your work ability, receiving such a generous salary is already a considerable favor. I'll grant you one last privilege – collecting three months' salary in advance from the Finance Department."

Having said that, he left without any hesitation.