Gianna lied!

Gianna's fingers moved swiftly; her eyes focused as she swiped the screen to unlock her phone. She navigated to the banking app and transferred money to the man she had spoken to earlier.

She subsequently dialed his number. The call was connected in a few rings.

"I've transferred the money," she said.

"Yes, I received it." The man on the other end sounded pleased. "Let me know if you need my help."

"Listen to me carefully." Gianna's voice dropped further as she instructed the man discreetly. At the end, she added, "I want no mistakes this time. Follow the instructions, and make sure no one suspects a thing."

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Nicholas and Ava settled into the cozy corner of the café. Their steaming lattes arrived swiftly. Ava picked up the cup and took a sip, the rich aroma of coffee filling her senses.