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Before he could speak, she added quickly, “It wasn’t creepy, | swear! He only shared what he already knew.”
Melvin’s voice was calm. “If you wanted to know about me, you could've just asked. I'd have told you
everything.”
Jessica pouted, her tone tinged with frustration. “You were always so busy. | tried, but you'd brushoff, saying
you didn’t have time.”
Melvin paused, the memory hitting him.
“I just wanted to talk, see how you were,” she went on, her voice softer now. “You were always so distant.”
Melvin nodded, understanding. “From now on, askanything. I'll make time.”
He let the topic drop, recalling those hectic days at Anita International when he and Freya were buried in work.
Back then, his replies to Jessica’s messages had been short and clipped.
Jessica tucked her phone away, a smile tugging at her lips. “Alright, since you're being sweet, I'll let it slide. But
Gerard still needs to get paid.”
Melvin raised an eyebrow. “How much?”
Jessica scrolled through her phone. “Ten bucks per update. He said there were about 14,000 good ones. And he
gavea discount. One hundred twenty thousand.”
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Melvin’s jaw dropped.
Without a word, he grabbed his phone and fired off a message to Gerard. “Taking Jessica's money? Have you no
shame?”
Gerard shot back, “We had a deal—I'd only charge if you two got together. Otherwise, it was free. So, technically,
this is on you.”
Melvin groaned. “Kristian’s not paying you enough?”
Gerard replied, “Who says no to extra cash?”
Stunned again, Melvin sent a snarky sticker. Then he opened his bankingand sent the money.
Jessica glanced over. “Got Gerard's bank details? Or should | ask if he takes mobile payments?”
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Melvin showed her the transfer receipt. “Already done.”
Jessica blinked, surprised. “Wait, what?”
Melvin handed her his phone, showing the proof.
Jessica scratched her head, a bit uneasy. “Feels weird that you paid for...”
Melvin shrugged. “He's been gunning
for my wallet all along. We gq ya
back —he(s sneaky! he that He gave
hee hlgentle look. “If he ever mentions
money to you again, don't.” The
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Jessica frowned. “Why not? He's no con artist.”
Melvin's tone turned serious. “Before,
you were just his friend. He Wautdnit
have trigd anything Blthow that
yuke my girlfriend, he'll mess with
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Jessica’s mouth opened, then closed.
She clicked her tongue and went
back to her food, taking a f w-pites
before NGA don we got
sbrriething to tell you, but don't get
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