My parents sent the twelve-thousand-credit offer through a formal letter after our call ended. The money carried no repayment schedule, interest, equity, or business oversight beyond one sentence controlling which girlfriend I acknowledged publicly. Its financial generosity made the personal price more dangerous because no ordinary debt remained visible.
Father described Nina as the established relationship family and clients could understand. Thea plus Yuna could remain private companions, provided I removed their partner labels from professional biographies, public events, and family introductions.
"They are offering business capital in exchange for publishing a false hierarchy. Refusing immediately feels obvious, but I need to know the actual company cost before pride makes the answer theatrical," I said.
