They Thought My Beach House Was Foreclosed—I Let Them Believe It

” I said quietly.

He dialed. The ring tone sounded cheerful.

“Hello?” Jessica answered. Background noise—murmurs, footsteps, echoing hallway.

“Ms. Jessica Chin, this is Robert Caldwell from Coastal Federal Bank. I’m calling regarding 847 Ocean Vista Drive.”

“Yes,” she said eagerly. “Is everything ready? I’ve got the check and the paperwork—”

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