Well...

Marcus tapped his knees with slender fingers, his movements graceful and pleasing. After some contemplation, he proposed, “In that case, the company will Lease an apartment for you nearby. The company will cover the rent. How about allocating $20, @2@ a month? Your responsibilities would simply include preparing meals daily, doing laundry, and ensuring basic sanitation for me."

Melissa considered the proposal with some reservations.

Yet, the appeal of $20, 000 was hard to dismiss. With that sum, she could...

Without explicitly agreeing or declining, she remained silent.