Chapter 181

Mia glanced at her phone but refrained from answering, sensing that it probably wasn’t good news she was

about to receive.

The persistent ringing, however, showed no signs of stopping.

With a sense of resignation, Mia reluctantly answered the call, “Hello?”

“You brat, what’s going on? Why didn’t you pick up when I called? Don’t you know I have something urgent to discuss with you?”

Mia replied coldly. “What’s the matter?”

On the other end of the line, Mary exclaimed, “Mia, transfer a hundred thousand dollars to me right away!”

“A hundred thousand? Why don’t you just rob a bank?”

Mia knew that whenever Mary called, it surely involved money, and this time was no exception, with a demand for a hefty sum right from the start.

“Mia, spare me the act. Your husband is loaded. After all, you’re in charge of your family’s finances. Now that

your biological family is in the picture, there’s no way you’re short on a hundred grand.

“I’ve been considerate enough not to bother you recently, but if you can’t come up with the money, I’ll make your life a living hell”

help but frown. “What do you need

inquired.

is expecting, and they’re getting

wouldn’t want to see him facing difficulties in getting married,

a cold tone, “I don’t have the money. I’m using Aunt Patricia’s

tuition.”

quipped. “Come on, Mia, stop

design competition?

disposal, don’t tell me you’re strapped for cash. I’m giving you one day to transfer the money

her phone. Without hesitation, she decided to block

Mary’s personal ATM, ready to dispense a hundred thousand dollars on demand.

couldn’t help but recognize that she, too,

bullying from Mary’s twins growing up, Ted getting

+15 BONOS

uneasy expression.

that evening, upon returning home from work,

her gaze toward her, Mia inquired, “Aunt Patricia, did

called asking for money,

“Yes, she demanded a hundred thousand dollars within a day. But where am I supposed to get that

place. It turns out Mary and her

so they shouldn’t be able to track us

understand. I won’t give them any money.” Mia reassured Patricia.

Bob and Mary showed up and caused trouble,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255