“You're all set to be discharged,” the nurse said, glancing at the paperwork.
“What about the bill?” Camila asked
‘It's been taken care of,” the nurse replied.
Camila immediately thought that Connor must have settled the bill. “Could you please print a copy of the bill for me?”
The nurse nodded and quickly operated the computer, printing out several pages of the detailed bill.
Taking the papers, Camila flipped through them, and her heart sank more with each page.
When she reached the last page showing the total amount. her hand trembled violently, and she felt a wave of dizziness at the sight of the figures.
It was $310,000! The bulk of it was from the VIP suite charges
At that moment, Connor approached. Seeing her pale face, he asked with concern, “Is everything okay? Are you feeling unwell?”
Camila shook her head and whispered, “It's so expensive. I only have fifty thousand.”
Connor laughed, relieved she wasn't feeling ill. There was a mischievous twinkle in his eye. “What will we do then? I guess I'll just have to take you as
payment.
“You can deduct it from my salary. I'll pay you back over time,” Camila said firmly.
She calculated quickly. She could clear the debt in three years.
Connor looked at her serious little face and couldn't help but tease her by flicking her nose. "Silly girl.”
‘I'm serious,” Camila insisted.
“So am I,” Connor said gravely.
They had been inseparable these days, appearing to everyone as boyfriend and girlfriend. He still needed an official status.
“Don't worry about the money. I’m loaded, so to me, these medical bills are just numbers,” Connor said, taking her hand.
‘But your (Honey didn't just fall from.
the sky!" Camila frowned. She knew
how much effort Connor had put
into.his company, and that his”
wealth was hard-earned.
belongs to ~
Connor thought about it. He owned shares in Passos Corporation, which paid dividends annually without him lifting a finger, so it was indeed like
windfall.
“True, a large part of itis as if blown in by the wind,” he chuckled.
“If you mention money again, I'll be
upset!” Cannor said as they walked
back tqthe room. His tone was
brooking no argument. “Don’t bring it
up again. It makes things awkward