Part-125

  James maintained his calm demeanor. "That's my final decisioher you agree to my terms or I cel the order."

  There was a long pause oher end of the line. Finally, the seller relented. "Fine, but you have to pay half upfront as a deposit."

  James khis was another on scam tactic. They would ask for a partial payment and then disappear after receiving the deposit. He refused firmly.

  "No, full payment upon delivery," James stated clearly. "If you agree, roceed. Otherwise, I'll cel the order."

  The seller seemed taken aback by James's firm stance. After a moment of silehey relented. "Fine, but I need 2,000 BDT for transportation since I'm from the tryside," the seller said, their voice ced with a hint of desperation. "You see, the delivery costs are quite high, and I 't afford to cover them myself. It's a small amount, but it would really help me out."

  James g Ryan, who nodded in agreement. This was a on tactic used by scammers to gain trust. They would cim to be from a remote area to justify the need for upfront payment.

  "Alright," James said, trying to sound indifferent. "Give me your at number."

  The seller provided the at number, and James transferred the 2,000 BDT. "I'll be at your location tomorrow at 3 PM," the seller firmed.

  "Okay, see you then," James replied, ending the call.

  He turo Ryan, a determined look on his face. "We've got a lead," he said. "Let's hope this pans out."

  The day, as James settled into his seat, Toya ehe . With a deliberate stride, she walked straight up to his desk and stood, t over him. James, caught off guard, met her gaze without fling.

  "If I had known a hoodlum like you studied here, I wouldn't have enrolled in this school," Toya decred, her voice dripping with disdain.

  James remained silent, his expression impassive. He had never spoken to her since she transferred, so the accusation baffled him.

  "Don't bother me," Toya tinued, her voice rising in volume. "Hoodlums like you make me sick."

  With that, she turned and stalked back to her seat, her back stiff with anger. James was left staring at her retreating figure, a wave of fusion washing over him. How could she possibly think he was a hoodlum? He had never done anything to provoke her.

  As the m passed, James couldn't shake off the feeling of being unfairly accused. He tried to focus on his studies, but his mi wandering back to Toya's accusation. It was clear that she had a preceived notion of him, and nothing he could do would ge her mind.

  James then thought to himself, "Now that I think about it, she really has a problem with how she judges people."

  He then g Toya. She gred back at him with s, her eyes filled with disdain.

  James o himself, firming his thoughts. She was defihe type of person who believed that whatever she thought was right, was indeed right.