Gia’s hands trembled as she dialed the number.

As soon as the call connected, fear gripped her. “Hello?”

“Well, well, Ms. Gia.” The man’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “Seems like you’ve been quite the avid shopper lately!”

Gia’s face turned pale. She should have known that the credit cards they had given her came with strings attached. They had been monitoring her spending all along!

“Yes, I may have bought a few limited edition bags, some Cece suits, and some quality cosmetics… So what? Don’t I deserve them?”

“I don’t think that’s all you bought…” Gia heard the sound of paper flipping on the other end. “According to these receipts, you also splurged on a luxury car!”

“I don’t want to commute, taking the train to university like everyone else. I prefer to travel in comfort. What’s wrong with that?” retorted Gia.

The man’s smile remained silent.

“I-I deserve all of this!” Gia’s voice quivered. “If I hadn’t obtained Lina’s test sample and convinced her to cooperate, do you think your plan would have gone so smoothly?”

“Oh? You believe you deserve it all…” The man absorbed her words and scoffed. “Seems like our boss was right about you!”

“What do you mean?” she asked.

He had mentioned that she was a challenge to control.

However, the man kept that to himself, chuckling before addressing the main topic. “Aside from removing her birthmark, is there any other way you can further alter her appearance?”

“What more do you want?” Gia retorted. “Plastic surgery? That costs a fortune! Is he willing to pay for it?”

“Don’t be rude, dear. It’s not cute.”

call me to question me?” Gia was pissed. “Listen up! If you piss me off, I’ll bring Lina Jenner to Centrolis! Let’s see what

I guarantee that the two

girl in her early 20s, after all. No matter how

Lina’s appearance a little bit more!” The man chuckled and enunciated each word. “If plastic surgery is too expensive, then

up

her mind blank and sweat dripping from the tip of her

in distress. Lina had already paid for

a forced smile

meatballs, pasta, and a

her the cutlery. “You made it back just in time while the food is still hot! You

pure, bright eyes and witnessing her sweet smile. It choked

had a heart, after

close, but

like an outsider.

the only one who stood by

two years, supporting one another through tough times. Their small dorm room may have been cramped, but it was filled with warmth. It was

promise to each other—to buy a small condo for themselves, even when they had their own families with husbands and children. Their names would be on the property deed. It would

they weren’t happy with their lives, they would have a place

for the future. She had started

bank card. She would deposit money into the account and never touch it. She referred to it as the

cared for

was Gia

how to

“Gia!”

“Huh?” She jumped.

you?

smile. She then took a deep breath and pretended to look like nothing was wrong as much as she

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