Although Zane was extremely reluctant, he had no choice but to concede in the face of overwhelming pressure. Forcing a smile, he said, "Yvette, I understand, but I'm currently facing some cash flow issues. Could you possibly give me a little more time? I promise to pay you back in full."
Yvette smirked, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "The esteemed heir of the Black family, known across Crownspire for his extravagant wealth, is suddenly tight on funds?"
A flicker of anger appeared in Zane's eyes. He took a couple of deep breaths, struggling to suppress his rage. "Yvette, you, me, and Jerryd, we all grew up together. Given our childhood memories, can you just give me a little more time, please?"
He lowered his head in a plea. "If you don't trust me, I can write you an IOU! Please... I'm
