They presented Brentâs promissory notes, and Raeganâs quick tally estimated a staggering three million dollars lost by over twenty households.
Due to leaving here at a young age to pursue her education, Raegan didnât know many of her rural neighbors.
Yet their simple attire and sincere expressions spoke volumes of their lifelong toil.
Years of labor had yielded them a nest egg, now plundered by Brent.
Raeganâs lips formed a tight line as she declared, âListen up, everyone.
Iâll contribute to settling Brentâs debt this time, but should he swindle you again, Iâll just stand by since I have no part in his dealings all the time.
â
The young police officer offered reassurance, âFear not, Brentâs misdeed has been spotlighted and circulated in town.
He wonât fool anyone again.
â
The villagers, filled with hope, said in unison, âFine.
Give back our money, then.
â
Raegan faltered momentarily, confessing, âThe funds arenât on hand at this moment.
To amass your dues, I must sell my apartment in Ardlens.
â
Her apartment, burdened by a mortgage, would net her approximately 1.
8 million after the sale.
The surplus would need to be gradually earned from her earnings over time.
This revelation soured the crowdâs mood.
âYou vow repayment, yet now speak of asset sales.
Is this another ruse?â
The troublemaker chimed in loudly, Family ties run deep.
Sheâs likely a con artist, same as Brent.
â
The crowdâs restlessness surged, their advance unchecked by the young police officer.
In the midst of the turmoil, Raegan climbed atop a chair, commanding, âStop arguing.
â
Silence fell, all eyes on Raegan.
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âDo your arguments solve your money problem?â Raegan continued, firm and clear, âIâve given my word to resolve Brentâs debt and I intend to keep it.
â
Raeganâs striking presence, at odds with the local rusticity, lent her words a persuasive gravity.
An elderly woman pressed, âWe demand a timeline.
When shall the money be ours?â
Raegan expressed regret, âI canât give you a date, yet I assure you, Iâll hasten the process.
â
Privately, she knew the flatâs sale wouldnât be swift, and a shortfall loomed large.
Her jobâs salary would have to suffice for the incremental repayments.
The troublemaker couldnât resist saying, âSee? Sheâs fooling you.
Donât be fooled by a pretty face.
Sheâll vanish once she hits the city.
â
The calm was shattered once again by the rising clamor.
Raegan, however, realized this troublemaker hadnât yet presented Brentâs promissory note.
So she confronted him, âHas Brent indeed borrowed from you?â