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After a few minutes, lost in thoughts, her phone rang with Cassy's call, so she answered.

"Make that one million bucks." She said. "I forgot that you're married to a billionaire."

"Cassy, I don't have that kind of money."

"Oh, come on. There are many places you can borrow from. Your husband, then your best friend's husband, even your parents. I mean, you have so many options. Pick one."

"Nobody will give out money just like that. Money doesn't grow on trees."

"You're creative. I saw the grand opening ceremony where it was mentioned that you named that new joint Dine Together. I also saw the article where you were credited for naming that other joint Pause and Eat. Turns out you do have some rare talent. So use your creativity and get the money. I didn't ask for a million. I asked for half a million, which is way beneath the original price had you and your friend's husbands just paid the damn ransom. You stole my wealthy man. This is just me ge