The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 794

Jason gave Hank a subtle nod, signaling him to stay put and not to make a big deal out of it. Hank stood there awkwardly, unsure of what to do.

Alisa approached, clearly nervous, clutching her hands tightly. She needed to ask Jason for a loan but felt embarrassed with Hank around. "Jason, I need to talk to you about something. Can we sit down somewhere else to chat?" she asked, hesitantly.

Jason, maintaining a business-like demeanor, replied, "Alisa, if you have something to say, just say it here. If there's nothing else, Hank and I are heading out for dinner."

Alisa hesitated, struggling to find the courage to speak up. Without further ado, Jason turned to leave.

Panicked, Alisa quickly stepped forward. "Jason, the debt collectors have found their way to my parents' house again. I don't know what to do..."

Alisa's face turned crimson with embarrassment and shame. Jason understood immediately—she was there to ask for money. He mentally calculated that Alisa owed at least a hundred thousand dollars, and he had no intention of being the sucker who paid it off.

Alisa hoped Jason would give her something, anything to help. But Jason simply said, "No money."

Alisa's face burned with humiliation. It was hard enough to ask for a loan, let alone with someone else present. Along with her embarrassment, a seed of resentment took root in her heart. People are funny that way—when things go their way, they're all smiles, but when their needs aren't met, they harbor resentment.

"Jason..." Alisa began to plead.

Jason interrupted, "The loans you took out come from shady places, with high interest rates that aren't even legal. You should focus on dealing with those collectors from that angle. But the principal amount you borrowed, you have to pay back, or it'll affect your credit score, and that will impact Isla's future too. You need to think it over."

Jason was offering advice, suggesting ways Alisa might handle her predicament and pay off her debts independently, but he was clear about not giving her any money.

"Jason, it's no use. They're harassing us every day, scaring my parents, and Isla's been in tears several times. I'm out of options," Alisa pleaded through her tears. "Can you lend me fifty thousand? I'll pay you back, I promise, I'll even sign a promissory note. If I don't, they'll take our house. My parents are old, where will they live? How can Will rest in peace seeing his parents suffer like this?"