Meanwhile, Albert brushed it off and instructed the driver to pay the fees in advance. Jessie felt utterly helpless. She wanted to decline Albert's request. Yet she knew Axell would undoubtedly grow suspicious if she did.

In the end, she had no option but to accept the payment and murmured softly, “Just a gentle reminder, parents won't be permitted during the sessions."

Albert agreed readily. "That's fine. I'm swamped with work, so I won't be able to join her in class."

Subsequently, he paid twenty thousand dollars upfront. Once Jessie verified the sum, she stowed the cash in the drawer and passed him the invoice. “Here you go, Mr. Waston. I'll be in touch next week."

She maintained the utmost politeness, treating him as though he were just another regular patron.