Jasper's hand that was tidying Alyssa's hair paused. He looked at the phone screen too.

"Alyssa, do you know this number?"

"No."

"Are you going to answer it?" Jasper frowned slightly.

Alyssa had never answered any unknown calls. She rarely received them either.

This time, however, her heart was beating faintly with expectancy. It felt like if she didn't answer the call, she would miss the opportunity of gaining millions.

"Hello," Alyssa answered with a gentle tone.

"H-Hello."

A timid, soft, and gentle voice of a girl came through the phone. The voice reminded her of her sister.

Alyssa and Jasper looked at each other. She immediately placed the call on speakerphone and recorded it. "M-May I know who this is?"

"I-Is this Ms. Alyssa Taylor?" the girl asked softly.

"Yes, this is she."

"It's me, Maggie."

heart was beating like a drum. Her fingers quivered, and her

took her delicate hand, and placed

you finally called me." Alyssa's voice was gentle and

to draw closer to her. "I've been waiting for your call every

his eyes as he stared at Alyssa. He couldn't believe the unconcealable excitement in

call. This would mean she had a chance to meet Maggie and talk

when did they connect?

were waiting for

paused and said weakly, "Ms. Alyssa.

to wait. It's your choice whether to call.

eyes were glistening. Every word

pause on the

Maggie her absolute patience. Maggie didn't say a word, so she

Alyssa could hold herself together. To get what she wanted, she was willing to sacrifice herself, suffer humiliation, and act sparingly. She had never felt like she was above everyone else and showed her wealth off because of

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