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."

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

placed it on his chest, giving her a

me." Alyssa's voice was gentle and inviting. She didn't address

waiting for your

as he stared at Alyssa. He couldn't believe the unconcealable

This would mean she had a chance to meet

did they connect? Jasper

were waiting for me.

said weakly, "Ms. Alyssa. If I

your choice whether to call. However, it's mine whether to

eyes were glistening. Every word she said was laced with

a long pause on the

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

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

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