(Broken Daydream) Chapter 4 

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“Impossible! How could it be so expensive?” Chloe enlarged the estimate, 

counting the zeros. 

Deborah couldn’t believe it either. She suspected it was a scam. Hudson’s car 

was a Koenigsegg, handcrafted, one–of–a–kind in the country. Because of its 

rarity, most people wouldn’t even recognize it. AM Media had previously worked 

with Koenigsegg, so I knew its price:50 million. For a supercar of that caliber, an 

8 million repair bill wasn’t unusual, especially with the shipping cost to Sweden. 

While they debated the authenticity of the bill, Hudson sent another 

message: Don’t keep me waiting. 

There was no room for negotiation. Chloe panicked, her face turning pale. 

“He should be asking me out, not demanding money for repairs,” she 

whimpered.“Where am I going to get that kind of money?” She looked at Richard 

for help. 

Richard finally remembered me. He reassured her that my car insurance 

would cover it. 

“My insurance has a maximum payout of 300,000 bucks. It’s not enough,” I 

said, pulling my suitcase towards my room. After a couple of steps, I paused. “Oh, 

right. Chloe doesn’t have a driver’s license. The insurance company won’t pay 

anything.” 

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My room was small, filled only with a few dolls my mother had made for me. 

As I was leaving, Deborah blocked the doorway, glaring at me. 

“You’re not going anywhere. It was your car. Even if you call the police, 

you’re the one who has to pay.” 

I had anticipated this. I pulled out the vehicle registration; Chloe’s name was 

clearly printed on it. I needed to thank my dad for this, actually. At the DMV, he‘ 

d swapped our ID cards while I was in the restroom, transferring ownership to 

Chloe. Anything new in the family should go first to Chloe, so Richard couldn’t 

tolerate my having a car and she didn’t. 

Deborah immediately lost control, punching and kicking Richard.“You son 

of a bitch! You ruined Chloe’s life! He’s Hudson Thorne. He won’t let us go.” 

Richard cowered, unable to fight back.“I didn’t see this coming,” he 

stammered. 

Chloe clutched her head and screamed, “Stop it! I need to call Madame Cat. 

She’ll know what to do.” Madame Cat was the head of the school. I’d seen her 

escort various young women into luxurious clubs. Madame Cat was rumored to 

have extensive connections, and several of her students had married celebrities 

or wealthy businessmen. 

Chloe, grasping at a lifeline, waited for Madame Cat’s response. After a 

moment, a sharp voice came through. 

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“Chloe, I can’t help you. You haven’t paid your tuition. Give me 300,000 

bucks and I’ll tell you what to do. I guarantee Hudson will be wrapped around 

your finger.” 

Chloe readily agreed. As she nodded and listened attentively to Madame Cat, 

I pushed past Deborah and left without looking back. They were beyond 

redemption. 

Two weeks later, I saw Hudson again in the company. Under the bright 

lights, his scar was barely visible. Surprisingly, Chloe was with him. She was 

wearing a chic pantsuit and nude heels, looking like a professional 

businesswoman. It must be Madame Cat’s masterpiece. I wondered how she 

paid off her tuition debt. 

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