When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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After 30 seconds, Madison’s phone chimed with a text message. She glanced at the screen and saw a payment notification.

On the other end, her father, Mason Hill, said, “Sweetie, did you receive it?”

“Yes, I did.”

It wasn’t one million but 1.5 million dollars. She was delighted that her father sent an extra 500 thousand dollars.

“Don’t skimp on food or enjoyment. If you need more, just ask me. You hear me?”

“Mhm! Got it, Dad!” Madison ended the call and put her phone away. When she turned, Sebastian and Miranda were staring at her.

Madison–blinked in confusion. “I got the money, but why are you guys looking at me like that?”

He narrowed his eyes and crossed his arms. “Madison, you’re not being honest with us.”

“Huh?”

“You mentioned before that you live in a rural village, right?” he asked,

Madison replied, “Yes, but my home is surrounded by commercial districts and luxury apartments. The environment is great and lively.”

Sebastian was speechless.

parents are

dad owns over 80 buildings in the area and collects the rent. When tenants have

or power trip, they call him to fix it. He manages everything

was his own

at a loss

“What

throwing parties on the yacht, and my dad

What an uncommon

“So, your family

“Why would you

simple T–shirt and shorts paired with flip–flops, not

said, “Honestly, you don’t look…

taken aback and thought his remark was rude. She

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the summer where I’m from. My dad wears flip–flops all year long. even when he’s out collecting rent every

and Sebastian couldn’t believe she had just mentioned her father collecting rent every day.

of Mason collecting rent in flip–flops led them to fill in the rest of

the money, when will we buy the

for a moment. “This is a group project. You