Bella sat on the couch, scrolling through her phone when her ringtone blared, startling her. She glanced at the screen and saw it was the bank. Her heart raced, and she picked up hesitantly. “Hello, Miss Norton,” the bank manager’s voice was firm. “This is Mr. Carlton, your bank manager. I’m calling regarding the loan on Ramsey’s mansion.” Bella’s throat tightened. She had been dreading this call. “Yes, Mr. Carlton. What’s going on?” “I’m afraid the bank is moving forward with claiming the property. You and Mr. Wendel have three days to vacate,” he said, leaving no room for negotiation. Bella’s stomach dropped. “Three days? That’s impossible! Our loan is not due yet. What is going on?” Mr. Carlton cut her off. “The deadline has been reconsidered mam'. There’s no more time, Miss Norton. If the payment isn’t made in three days, we’ll have no choice but to repossess the property.” “Please, Mr. Carlton, we’re doing everything we can,” Bella pleaded, her voice cracking with des
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