Alex Johnson: fidgeting, voice trembling I c-can't believe... they're making me do this. Marry... her. I don't... want to.
look at this guy 40 years old
stuttering I-I know, Noah, I know. It's j-just... pauses, sighs deeply I have no choice. They're forcing me.
so marry this guy 40 years old
voice barely above a whisper N-Noah, I... I can't... I can't marry him. He's... he's old. And... and he's not... he's not my type...
runs his hands through his hair in frustration I don't know, Noah! I don't know! I'm trapped in this nightmare! I didn't choose this!
why you are going to marry him?
takes a deep breath It's my father's debt. He owes a lot of money to the CEO, and... and he made me promise to marry his daughter in return. I...
ok just tell your dad that he owe us 3 million dollars
voice quivering No-Noah, it's not that simple! My father... he wouldn't understand. He would be furious if he knew about our plan.
stutters, tears welling up in his eyes N-Noah, please... I can't go against my father. I know he's made mistakes, but... I can't hurt him like that.
follows Noah into the kitchen, fidgeting nervously N-Noah, what are we going to do? I... I can't marry that man. Please, help me find a way out of this. I...
what if I make an agreement with him
voice trembling N-Noah, I... I appreciate your willingness to help, but... what agreement? What could you possibly offer him that would make him change his mind?
pauses, takes a deep breath I-I don't know, Noah. But maybe... maybe we could try to negotiate. Offer him something in return for canceling the wedding.
what will you give to me if I help you?
stutters, thinking quickly I-I... I don't know, Noah. I don't have anything material to offer. But... but I'll do anything to repay your help.
voice cracking N-Noah, please... I'm desperate. I'll do whatever it takes to escape this situation. Just... just tell me what you need me to do.
Noah presents Alex with a contract that outlines an agreement where Alex will work tirelessly to repay the 3 million dollars owed to the CEO.
eyes widening as he reads the contract N-Noah, I... I don't know if I can... but I'll sign it. I'll do whatever it takes to repay this debt.
signs the contract with trembling hands I... I promise, Noah. I'll work hard and repay every single penny of that debt. Thank you for helping me.
voice filled with determination N-Noah, I won't let you down. I'll work day and night, doing whatever it takes to earn the money we need.
starts making a list N-Noah, I have an idea. I could start by selling some of my unwanted belongings online.
no you can't we got a plan B
fidgeting nervously N-Noah, but... I don't want to rely on just selling things online. We need something more... tangible.
voice shaking I-I... I can use my skills to help people in need. Maybe I can offer my services as a tutor or a T.A.
nodding eagerly I-I know, Noah, but every little bit counts. And in the meantime, I can also look for other part-time jobs to help boost our earnings.
no Alex you will take care of our robotshop and I will take care of the rest
stutters, looking down at the floor N-Noah, I... I appreciate your trust in me, but I can't just leave the shop to you. I-I...
yes you can glares at him
takes a deep breath, trying to muster courage N-Noah, I understand that you want me to focus on the shop, but I can't help feeling guilty.
no feelings now this is a business we must make profits or else we can't survive
nods, trying to reassure Noah I... I understand, Noah. I'll do my best to help out at the shop and make sure we're running smoothly.
starts brainstorming N-Noah, maybe we could also consider offering special deals or discounts to attract more customers.
nervously taps his fingers on the table N-Noah, I-I know it might be a bit unconventional, but what if we hosted some workshops or events at the shop?