ch with her friends, Cecilia and Angel. They were chatting an

said, trying to sound c

returned to her conversation. "We

ley's company is in serious trouble. T

Five million? That's a hu

er. They didn't anticipate some of the e

a mix of frustration and embarrassment. "We're

ng through his mind. "Well, it just so happens I've

widened. "Yo

the means to cover the amount needed. Let's

hat would be incredible. We

evident. "Thank you, Tyler. T

I can do. Let's figure out the

atisfaction. His sudden fortune was not just a personal win but

tone. "While we sort out the financial situation, you can help

urprised by the sudden tas

phone rang. It was the bank returning his cal

confirm that your account has indeed been credited with a

forward. "Thank you for confirming. I'm about to h

oom where Hailey, Cecilia, and Angel were

rmed my account balance. I have enough to

tical looks. Angel smirked. "Offshore

rd plenty of big claims. How do we

itation. "I'm not making it up

f you're serious, prove it.

"I can get you the proof

. Tyler went back to his phone, determined to show them the reality of h

ut helping. If you need the money to get through this, I can

're making things worse. Just leave it. We don't need

y? If you actually come through with th

ng. "Yeah, right. Like

'm not here to be mocked.

"This is not the time for games. I

assist. If you don't want it, that's fine. But

oth hurt and frustrated by their reaction. As he

d. "Maybe next time, keep yo

their laughter. He was determined to prove the reality of

ing laughter of Hailey and her friends replayed in his mind. Determined to put an end t

"I'll get all the necessary documents," he muttered t

or bed, he felt a mixture of anxiety and resolve. Tyler knew that confirming his wealth directly with the bank w

off the lights and went to sleep, foc

out of bed, he noticed a small package by his front door. Curious, he picked it up and saw it was a n

sagreement, it seemed Hailey was making an effort to mend things. He wondered if

he went outside and fitted the new battery onto his bike. It clicked into place with eas

he bank. The crisp morning air and the efficient hum of the bike's new battery invigorated hi

ugh the front doors, his steps resolute. Inside, the cool, air-

ptionist. "I need to speak with someon