"That night with a woman, that's what started all this. If you can't afford it, then don't do it. But once you do, don't act like you didn't know it'd cost you. A woman's body is her asset. What, you thought you could get it for free? Men like you want the pleasure but can't handle the price. There's no such thing as a free ride in this world." Claire's voice was sharp, each word like a slap.
Gilbert's face darkened instantly.
This was supposed to be a conversation about corporate debts, and somehow it had turned into a critique of his personal life. Was she painting him as some kind of sleazy player?
"You sell yourself for a pretty high price too, don't you?" he replied with a cold smirk.
"You—" Claire froze for a moment before her fury surged again.
"Don't worry," Gilbert cut in with a wicked grin, getting to the point, "Nelson Group is one of the top companies in Heidelberg. A few hundred million is nothing to Alvin. He'll cover it for you."
