84: The Twist

Eric's phone buzzed with an unfamiliar number flashing on the screen. With a hint of suspicion, he answered the call, his voice guarded as he spoke. "Who is this?"

The voice on the other end was unmistakable, dripping with an air of authority that Eric knew all too well. "Mr. Radcliffe," Maria Bolton's voice cut through the line, her tone urgent and commanding. "I need to see you. It's urgent."

Eric's brow furrowed in confusion. How had Maria gotten his number? He didn't have time for games, especially not from someone like Maria Bolton, who had treated him with such disdain in the past.

"How did you get this number?" Eric's voice was firm, his skepticism evident as he questioned Maria's motives.

Maria didn't miss a beat, her response swift and to the point. "That's not important. What matters is that I need to speak with you immediately."

Eric hesitated, his mind flashing back to their last encounter. Maria had humiliated him, belittled him for his appearance, only to change her tune
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