Chapter 253
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Chapter 254.
That entire evening, Cory did everything within his power to save whatever money he still had. He opened every banking app, checked every account, and desperately tried to transfer the remaining funds. But every attempt failed. One by one, the accounts displayed the same message: Account restricted.
His hands began trembling as he stared at the screen. All his money was now trapped inside accounts under investigation, and there was nothing he could do to access it. He contacted the banks repeatedly, but the responses were the same. The restrictions would remain until the investigations were completed.
Cory eventually dropped his phone onto the sofa and covered his face with both hands. Tears streamed down his cheeks as he finally broke down completely. This was his money, money he had spent years accumulating, and now he could not even touch a single dollar.
But deep down, Cory knew the truth was worse than losing his money. Much of it had been obtained illegally, and if the authorities traced the transactions properly, they would eventually discover the drug-related funds. Once that happened, they would not just freeze his accounts.
They would come for him.
Cory wiped his face and looked toward the window. He knew he could not stay in the country and wait for the investigation to reach him. He needed to leave before a travel restriction was placed on him, but the thought of leaving with almost nothing made his stomach twist.
Then-
Ding!
Cory’s phone suddenly sounded.
He grabbed it immediately, expecting another message from one of his banks. Instead, a Chrome notification appeared on the screen, carrying a news headline that immediately caught his attention.
“Julia Alfred, Popular Online Teacher, Announces $50 Million School Construction Project p>
Cory stared at the headline.
“What p>
He immediately clicked the notification and opened the article. His eyes moved rapidly across the screen as he read about Julia’s ambitious project, which was expected to cost more than $50 million and would begin construction as soon as possible.
The article also mentioned Julia’s growing financial success and the enormous wealth she had accumulated, particularly following the Senate controversy that had brought her even greater public attention and business opportunities.
Cory’s expression slowly changed.
“Fifty million dollars p>
He repeated the number quietly, almost unable to believe it.
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Just moments ago, he had been crying because he could no longer access his own money. Now he was staring at news about julia possessing enough wealth to fund a fifty-million-dollar project without apparently being worried about where the money would come from.
Cory’s eyes narrowed.
His financial situation suddenly made him think differently.
Even if he had to abandon everything and flee the country, he refused to leave completely empty-handed. Then, he decided to make some sinister plan.
That evening, Cory called Julia and invited her to dinner. He had already planned everything in his head, and his objective was simple: gain Julia’s trust, convince her to let him handle part of the school project, and eventually take at least twenty million dollars from her before disappearing.
Julia was his childhood friend. They had grown up together, and she had trusted him for years. Cory knew that history was his greatest advantage. If anyone could make Julia believe a carefully prepared lie, it was him.
When Julia entered the restaurant, Cory immediately stood up and smiled.
“Julia p>
She smiled warmly and walked toward him before taking the seat opposite him. However, she quickly noticed something unusual. Cory hadn’t ordered anything.
Normally, whenever they met, Cory would order some of the most expensive dishes on the menu without hesitation. This time, there wasn’t even a glass of water on the table.
Julia frowned slightly but decided not to question it.
“So, what is it?” she asked. “Why did you suddenly invite me to dinner p>
Cory smiled.
“Actually, I’ve been thinking about your new school project p>
Julia’s expression softened.
“I saw the announcement,” Cory continued. “Honestly, Julia, I’m incredibly impressed. What you’re trying to accomplish is amazing. Spending that much money to build a school for people who genuinely need it is something very few people would be willing to do p>
Julia smiled modestly. “It’s nothing special. I just want to build something that will actually help people p>
“That is exactly what I mean,” Cory replied. “You’ve always been like this. Even when we were children, you were always thinking about other people p>
He paused before leaning slightly forward.
“By the way, have you found the construction company you want to use p>
Julia shook her head.
“Not yet. I’m still looking for the right company. I don’t want to make a mistake with something this
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important p>
Cory’s smile widened.
“Well, then, I have a proposal for you p>
Julia looked at him curiously.
“I’m available for the project. I can handle the construction and execute everything perfectly. And because we’re old friends p>
He smiled confidently.
“I’ll give you a huge discount p>
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