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.”

just spent some money. Is it necessary for you to call me to question me?” Gia was pissed. “Listen up!

be impulsive, or else… I guarantee that

her early 20s, after all. No matter how dejected she felt, she was terrified

The man chuckled and enunciated each word. “If plastic surgery is too expensive,

hung up after

her mind blank and sweat dripping

her way to the cafeteria in distress. Lina had already paid

forced smile

had ordered meatballs, pasta, and a Coke—Gia’s

the food is still hot! You were on the phone for quite a while.

witnessing her

had a heart, after

couldn’t bring herself to say they were close, but she could confidently say

the university, Gia felt like an outsider. The wealthy

only one

tough times. Their small dorm room may have been cramped, but it was filled with warmth. It was a place they had built

when they had their own families with husbands and

weren’t happy with their

future. She had started saving money as soon as they

money into the account and never touch it. She referred to it as the down payment for

cared

what was

how to

“Gia!”

“Huh?” She jumped.

helplessly. “What’s wrong with you? Did you lose your soul?

her best to smile. She then took a deep breath and pretended to look like nothing was

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