Chapter 182
Chapter 181 Mia glanced at her phone but refrained from answering, sensing that it probably wasn’t
good news she was about to receive. The persistent ringing, however, showed no signs of stopping.novelbin
With a sense of resignation, Mia reluctantly answered the call, “Hello?” “You brat, what’s going on?
Why didn’t you pick up when I called? Don’t you know I have something urgent to discuss with you?”
Mia replied coldly. “What’s the matter?” On the other end of the line, Mary exclaimed, “Mia, transfer a
hundred thousand dollars to me right away!” “A hundred thousand? Why don’t you just rob a bank?”
Mia knew that whenever Mary called, it surely involved money, and this time was no exception, with a
demand for a hefty sum right from the start. “Mia, spare me the act. Your husband is loaded. After all,
you’re in charge of your family’s finances. Now that your biological family is in the picture, there’s no
way you’re short on a hundred grand. “I’ve been considerate enough not to bother you recently, but if
you can’t come up with the money, I’ll make your life a living hell” Upon hearing this, Mia couldn’t help
but frown. “What do you need a hundred thousand dollars for?” she inquired. “Your younger brother,
Ted, has a girlfriend who is expecting, and they’re getting ready to tie the knot. They need financial
support right now. “Considering he’s your brother, you wouldn’t want to see him facing difficulties in
getting married, would you?” Mia retorted with a cold tone, “I don’t have the money. I’m using Aunt
Patricia’s funds to pay for my college tuition.” Mary’s tone turned sharp as she quipped. “Come on, Mia,
stop lying. Didn’t you win a million dollars in that design competition? “With Aunt Patricia’s money at
your disposal, don’t tell me you’re strapped for cash. I’m giving you one day to transfer the money to
my bank account. Otherwise, I won’t let you off the hook.” After ending the call, Mia frowned as she
stared at her phone. Without hesitation, she decided to block Mary’s number. She wasn’t Mary’s
personal ATM, ready to dispense a hundred thousand dollars on demand. As Mia gently caressed her
belly, she couldn’t help but recognize that she, too, was in need of money. Having endured bullying
from Mary’s twins growing up, Ted getting married held no significance for Mia. Even +15 BONOS
uneasy expression. Later that evening, upon returning home from work, Mia couldn’t help but notice
Patricia’s uneasy Turning her gaze toward her, Mia inquired, “Aunt Patricia, did Mary discuss
something with you on the phone?” *She called asking for money, didn’t she?” Patricia replied. Mia
nodded. “Yes, she demanded a hundred thousand dollars within a day. But where am I supposed to get
that much money? m still paying off my mortgage every month.” “Mia, there’s no need to stress about
this. I just got a call from a neighbor at our old place. It turns out Mary and her family paid a visit there,
trying to find out where we live now. “However, I didn’t disclose anything, so they shouldn’t be able to
track us down.” “I understand. I won’t give them any money.” Mia reassured Patricia. Mia assured her
that if Bob and Mary showed up and caused trouble, she could count on her six brothers, who wouldn’t
hesitate to stand their ground in any conflict. Bob and Mary managed to maintain peace for an
extended period, likely out of concern for avoiding conflicts with Mia’s brothers. In the countryside,
having a predominantly male household provided an advantage in physical altercations. Nonetheless,
Mia remained undeterred by the situation. The following day, she attended her classes as usual.
Approaching her, Riley informed, “Mia, your adoptive parents contacted the college. They claim they’ve
been unable to reach you and have something important to discuss.” Mia grew uneasy. “I don’t want to
meet them. They’re demanding a hundred thousand dollars to fund my brother’s wedding. “How am I
supposed to cough up that amount of money?” Riley, familiar with Mia’s family background, chose not
to press the matter. Throughout her classes, Mia found herself somewhat distracted. To her surprise,
Bob and Mary were able to locate Mia’s college and were even familiar with her previous educational
background.