Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

" But Dr. Locke said we've signed a legally binding contract . We cant get a refund no matter what , " she continued . " We paid 3,000 dollars as a deposit , and we still owe him 12,000 dollars . But how ? " My mother sighed over and over , looking as though she had aged several years just from thinking about it . Seeing my parents in this state upset me . " Don't worry . Let me inspect the contract . " The truth became clear the moment I read it . My parents had not signed an installment plan . It was a loan contract . The lender listed on it was a company based in Astergrad .

What enraged me most was the interest rate - an outrageous 36 % My face went cold . I flung the contract at Jason Locke , the so - called professor . " Mom , Dad ? You've been scammed ! He used your personal information to take out a 15,000 - dollar loan . Add that to your deposit , and he's conned you out of 18,000 dollars ! " " 18,000 dollars ?! " my parents cried . They had lived so frugally that such a figure seemed astronomical . " What is the meaning of this , Dr. Locke ?

" Having the contract hurled at his face had already angered Jason , but hearing me expose his scheme made him snap . " What else could it be ? Neither of you had enough money to buy my precious machine , so I borrowed the amount you owed me using your information ! " He grinned nastily . " And what's so abnormal about that ? That 3,000 bucks was the processing fee . It's written right there in the contract . Not my fault you didn't bother to read the terms and conditions . " My parents panicked . " Then ... if we return this machine , doesn't that mean we've basically paid the loan back ?

" " No , no . You still need to pay another 15,000 dollars to cover the loan , " Jason sneered . Their fear grew more frantic . I stepped in front of them , crossing my arms to shield them . " You shameless little douchebag . Demanding 15,000 dollars right after your scam's been exposed . " Jason scoffed . " Kid , sit down . You don't know how the law works , do you ? Your parents signed a legally binding contract . What's so hard to understand ? Don't like me ? Go ahead and sue me ! " I laughed harshly . " Where the hell do you get this confidence ? The maximum legal interest rate is 24 % .

This contract has no legal ground to stand on . Did you really think you could swindle my parents while I'm here ? " A spark of hope flickered in my parents ' eyes , their panic subsiding Not far away , the old couple I had noticed earlier was glaring at us . Jason's temper boiled over . " Oh , I guess we've got ourselves a tough guy today ! Get him ! " A band of tattooed thugs burst into the office . Before we knew it , wwere surrounded . Jason jeered , " You owe money , you pay it . Why should you people be an exception to a rule as old as history ?

Our company is a powerhouse in Astergrad . " Nobody fucking challenges us there . So what makes you think athetic little town like Beauclab stands a chance ? Play by my rules if you know what's best for you . Pay up . " My parents clung tightly to me . " W - What are we going to do now ? " my mother's voice trembled , et with tears . " It's all my fault , " she sobbed . " I thought we'd save money in the ng run with this machine , but all I did was drag us into trouble . " 1/2 Chapter 299 +25 Bonus The fear , weariness , and despair on their wrinkled faces fanned the fire burning inside me .

This wasn't just a scam - it was robbery . " Oh , nobody can challenge you in Astergrad , is that what you said ? I sneered as I rested my hands on my parents ' shoulders . Don't worry . I'll handle this . " Comments ப Support Share Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.