NovelEnglish"Malvina, are you refusing to helpnow? Didn't you claim your father likesand would invest 50 billion if necessary?" Malvina's complexion drained of color in an instant, her heart sinking as her web of lies threatened to ensnare her.
"Her mind scrambled to find an escape route.
Suddenly, Bryson interjected, his voice cutting through the tense silence.
"Are you hesitant to help, or is it that your father simply can't scr@pe together 10 billion? Maybe your identity is fake too.
His words hit like a rock hurled into calm waters, sending waves of doubt rippling through the room.
ALL eyes turned to look at Malvina.
Beads of sweat formed on Malvina's forehead as she responded hastily, "My dad can definitely cup with the money! Ten billion is nothing to him? I'll give him a ring right now!" She gripped her phone tightly, struggling to keep her composure.
Tyshawn's face lit up with hope.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I knew you could do it, Malvina!" However, Malvina hesitated to make the call.
Her smile, though present, seemed strained.
Knocking out the enemy with one hit was just not as thrilling.
It was far more entertaining to see them squirm like a frog in heating water, comfortable at first but later unable to escape the scorching heat until they were completely worn out.
As Bryson watched this, he arched an eyebrow and asked, "Why haven't you made the call yet? Are you afraid?" "I... I'll make the call outside.
It's not suitable here," she stammered.
Bryson didn't stop her, signaling for security to let her through.
Gripping her phone tightly, Malvina stepped out, her thoughts racing.
Outside, she punched in a number, her hands trembling slightly.
After what felt like an eternity, the call finally connected.
"Hello? Is it done?" "There is a problem.
The Mitchell Group is in deep trouble, and Tyshawn expectsto... He wantsto cup with 1@ billion to help! My identity is a sham.
Where on earth am I supposed to conjure up that kind of money? If I fail, they will find out everything!" The voice on the other end let out a cold chuckle.
"I warned you to take the money and leave.
But you got greedy.
You wanted to marry him and share his wealth.
And now, you have landed in trouble!" Malvina gripped the phone tighter, lowering her voice to a near whisper.
"What's the use in pointing fingers now? You are the one who chose the target.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI have given you millions.
Are you seriously thinking of abandoningnow?" The voice on the other end remained relaxed.
"You brought this upon yourself.
I'm not to blfor your choices.
How can you accuseof abandoning you?" "You!" Malvina knew he wouldn't own up to it.
She bit her lip, frustration bubbling up.
"I have put my life on the line countless times and handed over If more than half of what Dearned! If Ο you ditchnow, I'll reveal the truth! Neither of us will get off scot-free! Understand?"
As Malvina grew increasingly frantic, the person on the line attempted to calm herdown.
"Why are you panicking? Did I ever say I wouldn't help you? them that 10-billionhou Listen, tell get is too much to immediately, but it will be ready by next Monday. I'll arrange an escape for you, with a new identity, so you can get out of there.
However, forget about the money.
You won't be able to take it with you.
I'll leave you enough money to get by for a while.
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