In some ways, Melanie and Alicia were remarkably alike. The difference was, Melanie had luck on her side—after all, she'd met Tyrone.
"Felix is taking me to see a friend tonight. We're going shopping first—do you want to come along?" Alicia offered, her tone friendly.
"Sure, why not." Melanie replied, a touch of pride in her voice, as if she were doing Alicia a favor.
After lunch, Alicia tidied up quickly, then headed out with Melanie.
Just as they were about to leave, Tyrone sent a message:
Did you have lunch?
She replied:
Yes, I did.
Tyrone:
Did you like it?
Alicia felt a flutter of nerves.
Yes, it was good.
Tyrone:
Do you want to stay home, or go out for a bit? I can ask Felix to go with you.
Alicia:
Melanie's back. We're planning to go shopping together.
Tyrone:
Use my card.
A moment later, Alicia's phone chimed with a notification—Tyrone had just transferred fifty thousand dollars to her account.
Tyrone:
And if they don't take cards, just use Apple Pay.
Alicia stared at her bank balance, her breath catching. Men like Tyrone…how could anyone not be moved by that?
"Did my uncle just send you money?" Melanie glanced over, catching sight of Alicia's phone.
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