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Eva

I checked my bank app, my fingers trembling as I held my phone, my heart racing with anticipation. When I saw that my account balance was indeed $0, my racing heart almost jumped out of my chest. No! This was real! I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. How and where do I start from? What would I tell my sister? She was counting on me. I also remembered that I wouldn't be getting my salary until the end of the month, which was still weeks away. Shit!

Do I beg Lorenzo for an advance payment? But first, I needed to report this to the police. Still crying, I started heading down to the nearest police station, my mind a jumble of emotions and thoughts. I felt helpless, but I knew I had to take action. I had to try and get my money back, no matter how slim the chances seemed.

As I entered the police station, I was greeted by a bustling atmosphere. There were people waiting in line, filling out forms, and talking to officers. I approached the front desk and explained that I wanted to