Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal’s Gone With The Money

“What?” Jaydeen was bewildered. She did not know if she had exposed herself or it, as Cynthia had previously suggested, he was just bluffing,

The man’s voice carmed a hint of danger. “You should know that my patience is limited.”

“I really don’t know what you’re talking about,” Jayleen forced herself to reply with composure.

“You don’t? Then how did K fortify your system? Since you won’t talk, I’ll have to use your brother and grandma to force it out of you. The man’s presence was terrifying,

“I really don’t know!” Jayleen sounded like she was on the verge of tears. “Please don’t harm them.”

The man’s patience seemed to have wem thir “This is your last chance. Besides yourself, who else has had access to your phone? Tell me, and I’ll reward you. If you refuse, I’ll make sure you understand the consequences.”

The last few words sent a chill nonning down Jayleen’s spine, and she was horrified. Her body turned cold, her breathing became erratic, and it was even harder for her to answer him.

“Still not talling? The man’s tone was eerie.

Jayleen trembled involuntarily. It was an instinctual fear of this person

distress and held her empty hand, giving her a reassuring page and

panicked heart immediately

lips pale, as I she were on the verge of tears as she said, “I really haven’t given it to anyone else.

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also noticed and

returned. Apart from that incident, the phone has always been with me,”

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a while, and when I returned, it was gone. I told Joshua about it, and he helped me

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at her, surprised by

however, became flustered by Cynthia’s gaze and instinctively waved her hand,

Cynthia was confused.

that every word I say is true. Please don’t harm my grandma and brother,” Jayleen pleaded anxiously. The man only said, “Whether your grandma and brother will be safe depends on whether you’re lying or not.”

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“Absolutely. She taught rue everything she