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.”

money. Is it necessary for you to 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 you’re going to do about

deep. “Lady, don’t be impulsive, or else… I guarantee that the

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

little bit more!” The man chuckled and enunciated each word.

hung up after

tree, her mind blank and sweat dripping

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

forced smile

had ordered meatballs, pasta, and a

made it back just in time while the food is still

eyes and witnessing her sweet smile. It choked her, and tears threatened

a heart,

herself to say they were close, but she could confidently say that she wasn’t

the university, Gia felt like an outsider. The wealthy students boycotted and mocked

one who

small dorm room may have been cramped, but it was filled with warmth. It was a place they

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 be

weren’t happy with their lives, they would

had started saving money

the account and never touch it. She referred to

genuinely cared for

what was

how

“Gia!”

“Huh?” She jumped.

helplessly. “What’s wrong with you?

took a deep breath and pretended

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