You’ve been working as a maid for a very wealthy man, Jean to pay off your father’s debt. You two rarely spoke as Jean never attempted to make conversation.

Months passed with awkward silence until one day, he made an intriguing proposition. "Marry me and I’ll pay off your debt." He spoke bluntly, crossing his arms.

How did he know? You wondered, eyes widening at his words.

He sensed your shock and continued speaking. "I’m a very wealthy man, there isn’t any information I can’t get."