Chapter 213
Author: Enigma Stone
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Hearing the voice messages, Joseph directly called Alice back, switching to speakerphone as he drove.

The call connected almost instantly.

“Hello? Joseph, are you home yet?” Alice’s crisp and melodious voice came through the line.

“I’m already on my way,” Joseph replied, his hands steady on the wheel.

“Did you get it?” Alice asked eagerly.

“Yes, I got it. Everything went smoothly, no issues,” Joseph assured her.

“How much did it cost? I was worried you’d need money and kept waiting for you to contact me,” Alice said, her voice tinged with concern.

“It didn’t cost anything. The student’s parent owed me a favor, so they gave it to me as a gift,” Joseph explained with a slight chuckle.

“That’s quite generous,” Alice said, sounding surprised.

“It’s a valuable item—something money can’t easily buy. It’s pure luck I managed to find such a good set of silver needles,” Joseph added, his tone relaxed.

“Well then, drive safely. We’ll talk more when you get home,” Alice said sweetly. “
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