I don’t understand what is going on in his head right now. Mathew has never been like this. There’s a disdainful edge to his words.

“No, the majority of us are in it for the money,” I correct him. “Like me.”

Mathew leans back in his seat at my words. “Yes. You’re saving up for a specific amount, aren’t you? How much have you managed to accumulate?”

I just smile at him, not answering. “Why did you want to see me, Mathew?”

He doesn’t seem too pleased by my evasion, but ...