“Mr. Grant, what’s this for? Didn’t you give me one last time?” Valerie asked.

“That one was for furniture purchases. This card is for daily expenses. You work hard at cooking, so I’ll deposit money into it every month. Use it as you please, and no need to inform me.” To avoid raising her suspicions, Matthew added, “I get paid around the 15th of each month, about 3 thousand dollars.”

Valerie quickly shook her head, refusing to take advantage of him. “We agreed ...