Chapter 57: Lani's New Plan

Thinking of a large amount of money in the bank, just because of her actions, Lani felt extremely worried. If Enoch knew, he would definitely not leave Lani alone, scolding is understandable, sometimes Enoch is so angry that he should hit Lani too. Now, she really didn't know what to do, couldn't spontaneously confess her crime, could only say a few words of comfort to Enoch as well as reassured herself.
"It's not like Vera can take the money and go somewhere else. Don't worry Dad." Lani said comments.
Enoch looked at his daughter in disbelief. Lani hesitantly explained:
"I don't believe she remembers the key with the password. Vera really doesn't have the guts to do it alone. Plus she's probably looking for a place to hide right now, not having the heart to think about money. . According to me Getting rid of us is what Vera wants most. When she feels safe, Vera will consider taking the money out of the bank." Lani surmised, Enoch's gaze changed as he looked at his daughter in his lap, hoping that was true as Lani said.
"Father hopes so. We'd better find Vera." Enoch informed him of his intentions: "Once I find it, I'll make him remember where the key is, along with the password. Then we'll have the money."
"Yes, it's bound to happen sooner or later. Let's just wait a little longer." Lani was optimistic, though she still harbored fear in her heart that Enoch would find out Vera was for sale by her. And Vera's fate is more or less good or bad. Vera was not found, That means there would be no money, at which point Enoch's wish went up in smoke. It's all Lani's fault, of course, she never admits it, on the contrary, she will find ways to hide it from Enoch, even delete it. Will Lani succeed?
"Honestly, if it weren't for my father's recklessness, things wouldn't have come to this. We all have to go through the poverty we have today." Enoch sighed, constantly blaming himself. While Lani deeply summed up all the facts and found herself in an ironic situation. Spontaneous actions, with evil thoughts, bring unexpected consequences.
No one knows the current fate of Vera, even Lani can only make personal speculations. In fact, even in a dream, Lani did not expect Vera to find happiness now. In Lani's cruel thoughts and heart, she wanted Vera to be destroyed, and is currently living a miserable life in fear, tormented both mentally and physically.
"So how much money do you need to pay tuition?" In the silence, Enoch suddenly asked, which startled Lani.
"Not much, Dad, about 100 dollars." Lani hesitantly offered a number. Actually, she wanted to ask for more, asking for more, but after learning about Enoch's limited budget. And most of all, Vera's possession of a large fortune made Lani change her mind. Enoch's best money should stop, Lani will have another way to earn money to spend.
Enoch reached behind his back for his wallet, then withdrew $100 and gave it to Lani.
"Take this."
She obediently took it, although a little unhappy, Lani hid all her emotions inside.
"Thank you, dad." Lani smiled wryly, her eyes capturing the image of Enoch leaving his wallet under his pillow behind him. Apparently, Lani saw that Enoch's leather wallet was still very thick. The money in there is probably quite good, enough to last a few more months. A little greed surged, Lani wanted more but was afraid to ask. Instead, she pretended to be probing.
"So what do we do for money now, father?"
"Temporarily we need to limit spending. Things that are not really necessary will be removed from the shopping list." Enoch spoke clearly.
"How long will we last with the rest of the money?" Lani asked directly what she was interested in: "I see that your wallet is still very thick, should it be enough for us to live through this winter?"
Lani's question could not be answered with certainty, because Enoch was planning to use the money to hire someone to find Vera. So it's going to lose a big part of that anyway.
"Go get another job," Enoch spoke, at last, his voice as if he were asking for help.
"Why do you have to do that? We still have money, when it runs out, I'll go to work." Lani immediately shook her head in disapproval.
"Can not." Enoch scolded loudly: "I need work from now on."
"I don't want to. Why should I?"
Lani resolutely argued back, causing Enoch to let out a frustrated sigh. The old man's voice seemed to have lost its way:
"In that case, I'll have to sell this house and we'll move into a cheaper apartment."
"Dad, it's not like that. After the winter is over, I can go to work. Isn't that enough money for us to last until then?" Lani insisted on Enoch giving a convincing explanation. With no other choice, Enoch had to tell Lani about his plans.
"This money I will use to find Vera."
"What? Why are you looking for her?" Lani cried out exasperatedly, but when she remembered why Enoch did it, she immediately shut her mouth. Lani did not expect that selling Vera on her own would bring such heavy consequences.
"We need Vera to get the money in the bank." Enoch calmly quelled Lani's agitation.
There was no doubt about it, Lani could only grit her teeth in resignation.
"Yes, I know. I'll try and take care of it."
Enoch nodded with satisfaction at having convinced Lani. In fact, Lani just said it to make Enoch feel at ease, to avoid agitation affecting his health. Does Lani go to work? Dreaming that doesn't happen either. Without any way to have money, Lani is very confident that she will have money to spend.
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Things didn't go well for Lani. First when coming home from a busy, boring day at school. Lani caught Enoch talking to a man in the scouting world. Enoch decided to hire him to find Vera. The amount to be paid out seemed to make up most of the money Enoch had in his pocket right now. But Enoch has already made up his mind, it takes a big investment to expect a high profit.
"Well then, if you'll excuse me, I'll let you know as soon as I find her." Said the detective, saying goodbye to Enoch and leaving.
"Okay, I'll wait for your news. Don't disappoint me." Enoch reminded him, he was a little sorry for the money the man had just put in his pocket. It was the money that Enoch had to pay to achieve his goal. Whether it is achieved or not, however, is another matter.
Lani turned away as the man walked out of Enoch's room. When the hirer disappears from sight. Lani just appeared, she sneaked a peek into Enoch's room. The old man was sitting contemplatively on the bed. Lani suddenly felt something very complicated rise in her heart. Lani blamed her own actions for making her father think so much. If only Lani hadn't sold Vera at that time, perhaps... But anyway, if Lani didn't sell Vera, Enoch would have died and she herself would have been forced into prostitution. Well, that's just the price, there is reciprocity.
Closing her thoughts, Lani quietly went up to her room. She decided to find another boyfriend as soon as possible. Lani needed money for personal expenses, as well as to pay for Enoch's living expenses. It would be foolish to expect Vera to be found, who knows where Vera is now, dead or alive. Lani hopes that Enoch will soon give up on finding Vera. Although the amount of money in the bank is large, it is difficult to obtain. Then leaving is the right thing to do.
Sometimes life still has to go on as no one wants, but must follow in order to survive. With that simple solution, Lani thought she herself was Clear before all decisions. So Lani forgot all her sorrows and worries and returned to a state of joy. Currently, Lani is embarking on a beautiful show of herself, to go to the bar. Tonight, she must definitely attract a big guy or some young master.
Indeed, it is not out of Lani's pride, that night Lani successfully approached a new audience. After talking, the two invited each other to the hotel. For a couple, going to the hotel, if not to meet the essential physiological needs, is of no use. With the skill to pamper men, the way to talk gracefully and sweetly. Lani made the man fall in love. Lani's love affair lasted until almost morning to end, she was very arrogant when satisfying her object. The man volunteered to take Lani home, and the two talked a lot. Lani clearly knows how to make a good impression on men.
The meeting ended when Lani was released on her doorstep.
"I had a great evening today, thank you." Lani smiled very seductively.
"Me too. You're such a wonderful girl." The man replied, his hand playfully stroking Lani's cheek. Then he pulled Lani's chin closer to him. Lani knew that she should indulge him by obediently following the man's instructions. The two shared a gentle kiss. When the kiss ended, the new man said:
"I'm Edsel Robert, please contact me!" With that, he handed Lani a business card.
"I'm Lani, nice to meet you." Lani introduced herself, then hurriedly said goodbye: "Well then hello, I'm coming in. Be careful on the road."
"Okay, call me then." A man named Edsel Robert called after Lani when Lani was outside the car.
"Yes." Lani smiled sweetly, then decisively turned and walked towards her house. Lani has to pretend to be noble so that people still covet. If Lani had shown from the outset that her goal was for money, Edsel would not have fallen for Lani's side.
The car sped away, Lani smiling smugly before entering the house.
Edsel Robert? Lani repeated the name over and over, and she decided to find out about the person's background.
Edsel Robert, thought to be a very ordinary character, turned out to be the grandson of the Robert family. Speaking of background, Edsel Robert is considered Egan's cousin, he is Egan's uncle's son. The uncle is looking for a way to destroy Egan, take his property. In terms of talent, it is clear that Edsel Robert is far behind, so he is not respected by his grandfather. This distinction engendered jealousy and envy between him and Egan. Edsel Robert has always been hostile towards Egan because of his father's instigation and influence. Currently, Edsel Robert is the person who benefits the most when Egan is gone.
When she learned about Edsel Robert's background, Lani was overjoyed when she learned that she had just caught a big fish. Lani made up her mind to keep this fish in her hand. Lani's life may be sublimated if Edsel Robert is loved. To do that, Lani knows what she has to do, pampering men is Lani's forte, she is confident that Edsel Robert will fall in love with her.
Just wait and see, Lani's heyday is coming. With Lani's excitement, Lani slept very well that night.
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Reality always brings many unexpected things.
Lani is worried about being blackmailed by the creditor's people. Two guys who are being hunted by the police who ate lobster liver came directly to Lani to threaten. They ask Lani to provide money to let them leave the city. Why Lani? Yes, simply because they know about the deal between Lani and their boss. If Vera is sold by Lani, Lani will surely face many disadvantages, it is related to the law. Not to mention, if Enoch knew, Lani would be blamed by her father anyway. Although I love Lani very much, it doesn't matter. For Enoch Vera was an addiction he couldn't give up. Knowing that it was his daughter who made him miserable in his search for Vera was simply unacceptable.
To prevent bad things from happening, especially when Enoch found out about Vera. Lani had to manage to give them money. The problem was that there was no money, so it forced Lani to think bad things. Lani first wanted to steal money from her father, but it was not successful. Not to mention Enoch's money was gone. Finally, with no other choice, Lani reached out to Edsel Robert. Lani devises a plan for her father to owe money to the gangsters and forces her to sell her body to pay the debt. Lani wants to take Edsel Robert's mercy and ask him for money. Lani was so meticulous that she asked two blackmailers to help her with a drama. Lani deliberately let Edsel Robert witness the scene where Lani was harassed by two debt collectors. As expected of Lani, Edsel Robert appeared as a hero to rescue the beauty. Then inquired about the situation, and without any doubt or hesitation, Edsel Robert took out his pocket money and gave it to the other two thugs.
Everything went according to Lani's plan, leading her to believe that Edsel Robert was easy to fool. That made Lani even more complacent. Since Edsel Robert can be dealt with, getting his money is no longer a problem.
Indeed, for someone who likes beautiful girls like Edsel Robert, it is very easy to hit on Lani's beauty scheme. So, after hearing the story told by Lani while sobbing, Edsel Robert was ready to give money to Lani to repay her father's debt, to save her from the wrong hands. And just waiting for that, Lani had the courage to volunteer her body and heart to Edsel Robert, to repay his favor. Edsel Robert happily agreed. Therefore, it can be said that Lani's life turned into a new turning point. Whether it's good or bad is still unknown, because it hasn't come to an end.