@askorti @fuadhika
uh what? taking the money is not an easy way out. In fact, its literally the opposite. Taking the money would be a guaranteed way to get even more involved. It's not like the money or money pouch is untraceable. Entering a verbal "contract" is the most loophole filled vague thing possible. And if the "contract" falls through, MC would be obligated to repay reparations. And since the terms aren't being written or discussed out, the effects and consequences can easily be drawn out.
And then there's the fact that she's a swindler that's been mentioned multiple times. With her money on his person, there's a million scenarios she can use to setup the MC to make him out to be whatever the hell she wants. She could lie he has dirt on her and took her money to reinforce the threat. Or she could meet/run into him and claim he assaulted her. Giving his word is the least involved way to move on. MC doesn't want to get involved for good reason. She's a fucking swindler, which again has been mentioned multiple times.