Chapter 5

My mom confiscated my phone and kicked me out of the house.

Before that, she said, "Anna, if you make us lose the money that could save your brother's life, I swear I'll never forgive you.

"What's so bad about becoming a rich man's mistress? Isn't every woman's biggest dream to marry a good man? If a rich guy's interested in you, you should count your blessings.

"You've studied so much that you've lost your common sense. Go outside and let the cold air clear your head!"

The winter in the north was bone-chilling.

I was only wearing a thin…