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41 - Loan

Author: Amber Rose
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-09-02 19:37:38

Melissa’s POV

Two days have passed since all of that, and I’m actually doing a lot better than I was since the day of the funeral.

Work has been my best friend. Or at least, preparing designs for my upcoming work. I have a meeting with Zane today, but it’s an informal meeting at a cafe. I actually don’t know why I haven’t been on board yet, and I’m nervous that he might be doubting me.

After all, this man has just found me in an abandoned street and took care of me for a night.

Trying to quell the lingering feelings of embarrassment as I pack my designs into my bag, I get into my car and get ready to leave with an hour to spare.

But before I can even pull out of the driveway, my phone blasts with a call.

From an unknown number.

For a moment, I stare at it, debating whether or not to answer. But at last, I just press answer and wait for the other person to speak first.

“Melissa Smith.”

It’s a man’s voice, deep and gravelly. I can’t see his face but I can already attach some features to
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