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."

their bodies tensed, especially Alyssa. Her heart was beating like a

hand, and placed it on his chest, giving her a

Alyssa's voice was gentle and inviting. She

been waiting for your call every day, and

as he stared at Alyssa.

been waiting for Maggie's call. This would mean she had a chance to meet Maggie

did they connect? Jasper

waiting for me.

and said weakly, "Ms. Alyssa. If I didn't

choice whether

word she said

a long pause

Maggie didn't say

in awe of the way 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

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