Loretta paused for a moment, listening intently until Stevenson’s voice echoed from down the street, calling her. Only then did she reluctantly pick up her pace and catch up to him.

The couple made their way to the Federal Reserve Bank, uneasy with nerves–they still couldn’t quite believe this was real. Eight million dollars was a sum they’d barely dared to dream of; the possibility of being scammed hovered in their minds,

At the bank, the teller checked the check number, then immediately summoned the branch manager–the one with the highest clearance. He took the check, instantly understanding the situation. Glancing up at the three of them, he said, “Are you Mr. Donovan? This check is indeed from our bank. Mr. Howard gave me specific instructions regarding it. Are you here to cash it out now?”

Candida could hardly contain herself, “We can really get the money?”

“Yes, you can.” The manager paused for a few seconds, then continued, “But eight million dollars is quite a significant sum. If you want it all in cash, I’m afraid you won’t be able to carry it out with you.”

Stevenson nodded, thinking the manager had a point. “Could we have it transferred to our account instead?”

“Of course. There’ll be some paperwork to fill out, but if you’re not in a

rush-”

“No rush at all. Let’s do it!” Stevenson responded without hesitation.

That evening, Charlotte and Vera headed to the local farmer’s market near their apartment to buy groceries for dinner.

“Charlotte, I’m going to check out the veggies,” Vera said, parting ways with her. Charlotte made her way to the fresh seafood section. As she was choosing fish, a familiar voice came from beside her. “If you’re

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cook it, the bass has

Judd. He wore a pale, casual outfit, looking as

the bustling market. Unlike Evander’s aloof, almost intimidating elegance, Judd was more like a gentle moon–refined, yet

man, you must cook a lot! Girl, you’ve found yourself a boyfriend who’s not only handsome but also knows

caught off guard. “Oh,

just colleagues,” Judd

“Doesn’t matter! Even folks who’ve been divorced get second chances–if you’re single, your odds are

a nervous smile,

his composure and came to her rescue.

a hint of regret, but she didn’t press

and walked back with

only order takeout because I’m too lazy to cook, not because I

suddenly at

vegetables, dropping them

next

is our surgical department’s special consultant,

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