23 Thomas

“Just watch how I handle this, eyesore,'' Alice, Austin's former mother-in-law said.

After punching the phone screen a few times, she brought it to her ears, her face a shade of contempt and anticipation.

Fortunately for her, whoever she was trying to call didn't disappoint as they answered after the second beep

*Hello, Mr Thomas.'' Alice mustered a smile, caressing her short hair.

“Yes, I was caught up in a tiny inconvenience, I don't know if you could be of assistance.'' she squeezed her face still maintaining her crooked smile.

“Oh, what's that? And you can just call me Thomas,'' the voice from the other end said, his tone unreadable.

“Ah… alright Thomas,'' she gulped in between giggles, her eyes glaring at Austin in disdain.

“I fell into the hands of some damn scammers. Honestly, I didn't see this coming, and, and… they just ran away with quite a huge amount of money.'' Alice complained, her forehead creasing in annoyance.

“Oh, which scanner is that?'' Thomas asked, his voice ree
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