It s Just you and me

~~***PROLOGUE***~~

“Dad, I didn't steal the cash! I didn't sign the contract either!” Carolina said, falling to his knees. Her irate father snorted as he glared at her angrily. He let out a loud moan, his lips quivering.

“You didn't sign it? I told you that you could get money from my account rather than my corporate account if you needed it. Do you have any idea how much money I lost? My business is now bankrupt!” her father shouted. She was shocked by the suffering her father had to endure on her behalf.

“I apologize for hurting you, Dad; I didn't mean to hurt you after doing everything to me, I'm not a thief, believe me!” she exclaimed, breaking down in tears.

“You've made my life a living hell!” He continued, almost smacking her, “Leave now and never return!” she cried bitterly and angrily. It was the only opportunity she would ever have to spend time with her father, but if she made one dumb error, she would lose everything.

“Dad, please… Why should I subject you to that? Do you believe I could use any of your funds, Dad? Daddy, all I need is your love,” she wiped the tears from her red, swollen eyes and exclaimed, “I don't need any money!” Her fear was evident on his lifeless face. She had no other option except to leave the room right away since she couldn't prove her innocence.

She gave him the gold watch and the iPhone that he had gifted her at the homecoming party before leaving. While shaking, Mr. Marcus filled his glass with wine and began to sip away his fears.

Carolina couldn't believe she was leaving the house in such a humiliating manner after having entered it so joyfully. The largest party ever held in Chicago was planned for her by her father. Nothing upset her as much as witnessing her father's suffering. She heard a low mutter before she even opened the door.

“I instructed you to deposit the cash into my account prudently without raising any red flags, right? What have you done to me? I needed the entire amount deposited into my account, how could you have forgotten, Mark? Have you forgotten that I searched for this girl for years solely for this transaction? I'll have no choice but to chop your head if you make even one error that suggests my wickedness!” she yelled. Carolina halted her sobs and paid close attention. She bit her finger, trembling.

“Indeed, ma'am. Everything I did followed your plan. Is it ethical to abuse this little girl, though? If she gets sent to jail for a crime she didn't commit, further, will, it affect her life?” said someone who she recognized automatically.

His voice caught her off guard. She occasionally checked her hand to be sure she wasn't dreaming.

“You want to lead the company, right? Then you are free from having any concern for her. It doesn't matter if she is murdered or sentenced to life in jail. Is that clear? All I care about is the money!” she growled. Hearing how anxious she was, his tone suddenly shifted.

“Yes, ma'am. I will do anything that you want,” He said, his voice trembling.