Chapter 8: (Dignity)

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Izuku sat by the mansion's fountain, the cool night air and the soothing sound of water helping her calm down.

The soft glow of the garden lights illuminated her features, revealing the mix of frustration and sadness still lingering in her eyes. She was just starting to relax when she noticed a figure approaching.

It was a wealthy-looking old man, dressed in an expensive suit, his smile confident and slightly unsettling as he came closer. He looked her up and down, clearly impressed by her appearance.





(Old Man Smoothly, with a hint of arrogance): "Good evening, my dear. You're quite a sight to behold tonight. I couldn't help but notice you storming out of the ballroom. Such a lovely young lady like you shouldn't be left alone."




(Izuku looks at him): "uhm...do i know you?"




(Old Man Taking a step closer, his tone dropping to a murmur) "No, but....I see potential in you, young lady. You're beautiful, hardworking, and you have a certain... spirit. How would you like to have a better life? I can offer you money-much more than you're making now. All you need to do is entertain me... perhaps even consider marrying me."







Izuku's eyes widened in disbelief, and she immediately took a step back.

The nerve of this man, thinking he could buy her like some kind of object. Her jaw tightened as she struggled to keep her composure.








(Izuku Firmly, with a sharp glare): "I'm not for sale, and I'm certainly not interested in any of your offers. I came here to work and earn a living honestly, not to be someone's entertainment."





(Old Man's smile faded slightly, replaced with an annoyed expression.): "Oh, come now, don't be foolish. Think about your future. You could live in luxury, never have to work another day in your life-"






(Izuku Interrupting, her voice rising as she stood her ground): "I'd rather work hard every day than sell my dignity!.....You may think you can buy anything you want, but not me. I have self-respect, and no amount of money can change that."







(Old Man Voice low and coaxing, but with an edge of impatience): "Come now, don't be so stubborn. Think about it-this could be your one chance to escape the life you're living. You just need to accept my offer." His hand reached out as if to grab her arm.





Izuku jerked away, her eyes flashing with defiance.


(Izuku Firmly, her voice steady): "I said no!.....You can't just force me into this. I have my own dreams and my own path, and I won't be bought."





The old man's expression darkened, and he took another step forward, reaching for her again.





(Old Man Angrily): "You're being foolish, girl. You should know when to-"




(Rody Stepping out from the shadows, his voice firm and filled with anger): "That's enough!"





Rody moved between Izuku and the old man, glaring at the wealthy man with protective fury. He put a reassuring hand on Izuku's shoulder, keeping her behind him.




(Rody Coldly, eyes narrowing): "She said no. If you can't respect that, then you'd better leave before things get ugly."




The old man huffed, glaring back at Rody.




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