Chapter 52: 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.
"I thought you would stay at the hospital for a few more days," Nicholas was the one who started the conversation. "But you came out early. How are you feeling now?"
"Better!" Ava sighed deeply. "I felt suffocated there, especially with Gianna’s drama." She smiled sarcastically as she took another sip of her coffee. "My injuries are not that serious. I’ll heal up in a few days. But what about you? Tell me about your health."
Nicholas blinked, momentarily caught off guard by her question. He hadn’t expected her to ask, and the emotion that welled up within him was unfamiliar. It had been so long since someone had shown genuine interest in how he was doing. A complex mix of gratitude and melancholy washed over him, but he quickly masked it.
"Me?" He pointed at himself playfully, grinning to brush off the seriousness. "I’m enjoying life. Don’t worry, I’m not dying anytime soon."