RedNovelLoretta paused for a moment, listening intently until Stevenson's voice echoed from down the street, calling her. Only then did she reluctantly pick up her pace and catch up to him.
The couple made their way to the Federal Reserve Bank, uneasy with nerves-they still couldn't quite believe this was real. Eight million dollars was a sum they'd barely dared to dream of; the possibility of being scammed hovered in their minds, At the bank, the teller checked the check number, then immediately summoned the branch manager-the one with the highest clearance. He took the check, instantly understanding the situation. Glancing up at the three of them, he said, "Are you Mr. Donovan? This check is indeed from our bank. Mr. Howard gavespecific instructions regarding it. Are you here to cash it out now?" Candida could hardly contain herself, "We can really get the money?" "Yes, you can." The manager paused for a few seconds, then continued, "But eight million dollars is quite a significant sum. If you want it all in cash, I'm afraid you won't be able to carry it out with you." Stevenson nodded, thinking the manager had a point. "Could we have it transferred to our account instead?" "Of course. There'll be spaperwork to fill out, but if you're not in a rush-" "No rush at all. Let's do it!" Stevenson responded without hesitation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThat evening, Charlotte and Vera headed to the local farmer's market near their apartment to buy groceries for dinner.
"Charlotte, I'm going to check out the veggies," Vera said, parting ways with her. Charlotte made her way to the fresh seafood section. As she was choosing fish, a familiar voice cfrom beside her. "If you're 173 1417 Chapter 297 planning to cook it, the bass has the best texture." She turned to see Judd. He wore a pale, casual outfit, looking as neat and put-together as ever-his shirt didn't have a single wrinkle.
His presence made him stand out in the bustling market. Unlike Evander's aloof, almost intimidating elegance, Judd was more like a gentle moon-refined, yet approachable, with a calm that put others at ease.
The stall owner grinned from ear to ear. "Young man, you must cook a lot! Girl, you've found yourself a boyfriend who's not only handsbut also knows his way around the kitchen. You're one lucky lady!" Charlotte was caught off guard. “Oh, no, we're not—” "We're just colleagues," Judd interjected smoothly.
"Colleagues, huh?" The stall owner waved her off, still smiling. "Doesn't matter! Even folks who've been divorced get second chances-if you're single, your odds are even better!" Charlotte gave a nervous smile, unable to look at Judd.
Judd kept his composure and cto her rescue. "She's married." The owner's face flashed with surprise and then a hint of regret, but she didn't press further.
Charlotte bought a fillet of bass and walked back with Judd. "So you cook, too?" "I only order takeout because I'm too lazy to cook, not because I can't." She nodded, suddenly at a loss for words.
"Charlotte, I'm done!" Vera called, hurrying over with a bag of vegetables, dropping them into the shopping cart. It was only then she noticed someone standing next to Charlotte.
Charlotte smiled and introduced them. "Vera, this is our surgical department's special consultant, Professor Carstairs." Vera's eyes lit up. "Oh-hello, Professor Carstairs!" 2/3 14:18 Chapter 297
"Just callDr. Carstairs," Judd at replied, glancing at Charlotte. "Don't follow your friend's fead and callProfessor all the time." Charlotte pointed at herself, feigning innocence. "Are you talking about me?" "Who else could I possibly mean?" he replied, lips curving into a faint. smile before strolling away.
As soon as he was gone, Vera nudged Charlotte, grinning. "Charlotte, is Dr. Carstairs into you or what?"
"I'm not cash-why would everyone fall for me?" Charlotte shot back giving Vera a gentle thunk on the forehead before pushing the cart away. Vera rubbed her head, giggling behind her. "Just a hunch!"
The two of them headed home, completely unaware that, from the shadows, a pair of watchful eyes was fixed firmly on them.
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