“Dumblin Tennis Tournament. That’s the condition.”
Olivia blinked in surprise at the unexpected demand and repeated,
“…A tennis tournament?”
“I’d like you to participate. Of course, it would be even better if you won.”
Warm spring sunlight poured into the carriage. The man, with a soft smile on his lips, looked at Olivia. She didn’t like being in the spotlight, but…
“…Alright.”
It was still better than being left with nowhere to go with Anne.
“All set. Just one signature here, please.”
Snapped out of her thoughts by the sudden appearance of a fountain pen, Olivia took it from the bank employee and wrote her name in the blank space.
Somehow… things will work out.
She withdrew the cash she needed immediately and deposited the rest with a newly issued promissory note, placing it safely in a vault. Pushing down her growing unease, Olivia and Anne stepped out of the…
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