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”

couldn’t help but frown. “What do you need a hundred thousand

inquired.

brother, Ted, has a girlfriend who is expecting, and they’re getting ready to tie the knot. They need

wouldn’t want to see him facing difficulties in getting

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

tuition.”

turned sharp as she quipped. “Come on, Mia, stop lying. Didn’t you win a million dollars

design competition?

me you’re strapped for cash. I’m giving you one day to transfer the money to my bank account. Otherwise, I won’t let you off the

Mia frowned as she stared at her phone. Without hesitation, she decided to

personal ATM, ready to dispense a hundred

her belly, she couldn’t help but recognize that she, too, was in need of money.

growing up, Ted getting married held no significance

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uneasy expression.

work, Mia couldn’t help but

gaze toward her, Mia inquired, “Aunt Patricia, did Mary discuss something with you

asking for money, didn’t she?”

nodded. “Yes, she demanded a hundred thousand dollars within a day. But where am I supposed to get that much money? m still paying off my mortgage every month.”

no need to stress about this. I just got a call from a neighbor at our old place. It turns out Mary and her

didn’t disclose anything, so they shouldn’t be able to track

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

Bob and Mary showed up and

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