"So, Miss Adaline Scott, do you have your answer?" Altezza looked at Adaline with a gaze that was hard to explain. Adaline lifted her head, and their golden eyes locked. "Are you ready to repay your loan as per the amount I requested?" Altezza asked again.

"Um, Sir," she hesitated in her response. "May I ask a question?"

"Please," Altezza replied flatly. Adaline took a deep breath, trying to convince herself of what she was about to ask.

"Could you explain in more detail about your request to ...