The Price of Freedom
Language: en
The second after my year-end bonus hit my account, a text message leaped into my eyes: "Your account has been charged $20,000. Balance: $0.50. Merchant: [Speed Demon Motorcycles]." Immediately following was a WeChat from my landlord. "Chloe, rent is due tomorrow. With utilities, it's $1,200." My hands trembled as I hurriedly called Liam. I heard his excited voice: "Babe, how did you know I bought a new bike? Wait, I'm coming to pick you up right now. Let's go for a ride!" "Liam, you used our down payment money to buy a motorcycle?" He was completely oblivious to what he had done,…