Spoiled by the President novel Chapter 379

He then got up to walk out.

Taken aback, Lucy quickly snapped out of it and became upset. She stopped him. “What are you trying to do?”

Old Fourth Cecil smirked at her. “I said it, I’m going to look for my son-in-law to ask for betrothal gifts to spend. This isn’t asking for too much!”

Lucy could feel her chest bursting with rage.

“Have you no shame? I have nothing to do with him! We went out for a few meals together as an investor and main lead. Even if he likes me, we’re not together. What gives you the right to ask money from him?”

Old Fourth Cecil sneered. “I don’t care about that. That’s your problem.”

“You!”

Lucy’s heart was pounding from anger. She knew that her adoptive father was shameless but had never thought that he would go as far as this.

Over the years, she may appear free and easy but only she knew the troubles brewing within.

Ever since her father passed away ten years ago, her life became a living hell and had not gotten better since.

After awhile, she took a deep breath. With reddened eyes, she said, “I really don’t have the money now. If you really have the need, you can wait until I’m done with this drama. This is the only way, otherwise, we go down together. You can do whatever you want, there’s nothing more I can do about it...”

Although Old Fourth Cecil was not happy about it, he was aware that there was no better choice.

Thus, he unwillingly replied, “Fine. When will your drama be over?”

“End of the month!”

“Fine, I’ll wait until the end of the month. Don’t go back on your word or else... Humph, you know.”

With a lump in her throat, Lucy was at a loss of words for a moment.

Weary, she kneaded her furrow and answered, “Go now. I’ll let you know when the money’s in.”

Old Fourth Cecil finally left in contentment.

...

After Old Fourth Cecil was gone, Lucy sat in the room, immersed in an air of silence.

About a quarter of an hour later, she sighed and picked up her phone to dial a number.

The line was swiftly connected after a couple of rings.

Lucy cautiously enquired, “Sister Susan, about that... Can I ask you for a favor?”

On the other end, Susan’s voice was the usual aloof. “What’s up?”

“I... I want an advance for my pay, is it possible?”

Susan frowned.

She paused and replied, “I don’t have a say in this. Is there a pressing need?”

Biting her lip, Lucy hummed in acknowledgment.

“How about this? I’ll help you ask around. The pay is only given after the shoot is completed. If it can be paid upfront, I’ll have them deposit the advance payment.”

Susan had adopted the entire “business is business” tone but even so, Lucy was extremely grateful.

She immediately answered, “Okay, thank you, Sister Susan.”

“Sure.”

After hanging up, Lucy held her hand to her beating heart and finally found a sense of relief. She then headed to her dorm.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Following the call with Lucy, Susan informed the matter to Hannah.

Hannah was surprised by the news.

However, she did not think too much in detail as perhaps Lucy might have an urgent need.

Nevertheless, the main sponsor of this drama was Anning International. Xinghui was only a subsidiary unit so it was out of her hands.

Nell was presently not managing Anning International and with this matter involving the business, Hannah did not go through Nell and submitted a request directly to Anning.

The result of the request was out the next day.

The answer given from them was that it could not be done. The company never had a precedent so she was out of luck.

Lucy was disappointed.