Dev Goes to Anthony to Demand Amber’s Remaining Divorce Money

Dev was ready to build a future with Amber, but one unfinished agreement stood between them and a fresh beginning.

Anthony had already paid $20,000, yet the remaining $10,000 was still missing.

What was supposed to be a simple conversation about money would soon uncover a secret that could change everything.

1. Dev Decides to Confront Anthony

Dev had been thinking about Amber’s future for several days. He cared about her and wanted their relationship to move forward without the problems of her previous marriage interfering with their happiness.

However, there was one important matter that had never been settled. During Amber and Anthony’s divorce, they had agreed on a total payment of $30,000. Anthony had already given Amber $20,000, but the remaining $10,000 was still unpaid.

Dev believed Amber deserved every dollar that had been promised to her. He also felt that if he was going to marry Amber, he needed to make sure her previous financial arrangements were properly settled.

One afternoon, Dev approached Amber with a serious expression.

“Amber, I think it’s time we talk to Anthony. He still owes you money, and I’m not going to pretend that agreement doesn’t exist.”

Amber looked uncomfortable. She had hoped to put the divorce behind her, but she understood Dev’s point.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” she asked. “I don’t want another argument between you two.”

Dev confidently replied, “I’m not going there to fight. I’m going there to get an answer.”

Amber finally agreed to accompany him. Neither of them realized that this meeting would become much bigger than a simple discussion about $10,000.

2. Anthony Refuses to Pay the Remaining $10,000

When Dev and Amber arrived, Anthony immediately noticed the serious expressions on their faces. He greeted Amber, but his attitude changed when Dev explained why they had come.

Dev wasted no time bringing up the divorce agreement.

“Anthony, you still owe Amber $10,000. The original agreement was for $30,000. You’ve paid $20,000, but the remaining amount is still outstanding.”

Anthony sighed and leaned back in his chair.

“Here we go again. I’ve already paid you $20,000. What more do you want from me? I don’t have another $10,000 sitting around.”

Dev looked directly at him.

“This isn’t about what I want. It’s about what you agreed to pay Amber. I’m planning to marry her, and I want this matter resolved before we move forward.”

Anthony became visibly irritated.

“So now you’re coming here to tell me how to handle my money? I paid what I could. You should be happy with that.”

Amber remained quiet, watching the two men carefully. She knew their tempers were rising, and she could already tell that the conversation was heading in the wrong direction.

Then Anthony said something that made Dev question whether he was telling the whole truth.

3. An Unexpected Twist Changes the Conversation

Anthony suddenly stood up and walked toward a drawer near his desk. He searched through several documents before pulling out a folded piece of paper.

“You want to talk about the agreement? Fine. Maybe you should look at this first,” he said.

Dev took the document and began reading. His expression slowly changed as he reached the bottom of the page.

It appeared to be a financial record connected to the divorce settlement. But there was something unexpected: a handwritten note referring to an additional payment arrangement that neither Dev nor Amber had discussed before.

Dev looked up.

“What exactly is this supposed to mean?”

Anthony crossed his arms.

“It means things aren’t as simple as you’re making them sound. I have expenses and other financial responsibilities. You think I can just hand over another $10,000 because you showed up at my door?”

Amber stepped closer and asked to see the paper.

As she read it, her eyebrows tightened.

“Anthony, why didn’t you tell me about this document before?”

Anthony avoided her eyes.

“Because I knew you’d turn it into another argument.”

Dev immediately became suspicious. If Anthony had nothing to hide, why had he waited until now to bring out the document?

Before Amber could ask another question, Anthony added something even more surprising.

“And there’s another reason I can’t pay you right now. Someone else is already waiting for money from me.”

Dev stared at him, wondering who could possibly be involved in their divorce agreement.

4. Dev and Anthony’s Argument Gets Heated

Dev placed the document back on the table. He was no longer interested in listening to excuses that did not answer his original question.

“Anthony, you’re changing the subject. We came here to discuss Amber’s remaining money. If you have another financial problem, that doesn’t automatically cancel your responsibility.”

Anthony raised his voice.

“You don’t understand anything about my situation! You come here acting like you know what’s happening in my life. You have no idea what I’ve been dealing with.”

Dev stepped forward.

“Then explain it! But don’t expect Amber to forget about $10,000 simply because you’re angry about being asked.”

Anthony shook his head in frustration.

“You’re only doing this because you want to marry her. You think that makes you entitled to interfere in everything between us?”

Dev answered immediately.

“I’m not trying to control your life. I’m standing up for someone I care about. You made an agreement with her, and you should respect it.”

Their voices became louder, and the situation quickly turned uncomfortable.

Anthony accused Dev of interfering in his personal affairs, while Dev accused Anthony of avoiding his responsibilities.

Amber finally lost her patience. She had listened long enough, and she was not going to allow two men to turn her divorce settlement into a personal battle.

5. Amber Steps In and Demands That They Stop

Amber moved between the two men and raised her voice.

“Stop it! Both of you! I don’t want you fighting because of me.”

Dev turned toward her, still visibly upset.

“Amber, I’m only asking him to pay what he owes you.”

“I understand that,” she replied. “But look at what’s happening. You came here to discuss money, and now you’re both shouting at each other.”

She then turned toward Anthony.

“Anthony, if you genuinely don’t have the money right now, just leave it. I’m not going to stand here and watch another argument. But you need to be honest with me.”

Anthony looked surprised by her reaction.

“So you’re telling him to stop asking me?” he questioned.

Amber shook her head.

“I’m telling both of you to stop fighting. That’s all. I don’t want my past marriage becoming a problem in my future relationship.”

Dev took a deep breath and stepped back. He didn’t agree with Amber’s decision, but he respected her feelings.

“Fine. I’ll stop for now. But I still believe you deserve that money.”

Amber looked at him gratefully.

For a moment, it seemed the situation might finally calm down. But Anthony’s next statement made everything uncomfortable again.

“Maybe you should ask Dev why he’s so interested in getting that money settled before the wedding.”

6. Anthony Makes an Accusation That Shocks Amber

Amber immediately turned toward Anthony.

“What are you trying to say?”

Anthony looked at Dev and then back at Amber.

“I’m saying that maybe this isn’t just about your divorce agreement. Maybe Dev has plans for that money that you don’t know about.”

Dev became furious.

“Watch what you’re saying, Anthony. Don’t try to create problems between us just because you don’t want to answer a simple question.”

Anthony responded with a cold expression.

“Then why are you so determined to collect every dollar right now? You keep saying you want to marry Amber. Shouldn’t your concern be your relationship instead of my bank account?”

Amber looked at Dev, hoping he would explain himself.

“Dev, I need you to tell me something. Is there any reason you need this money settled immediately?”

Dev paused for a moment.

“Amber, I already told you. I want us to start our future without unfinished business from your past. That’s the only reason.”

Amber studied his face. She wanted to believe him, but Anthony’s accusation had planted an uncomfortable question in her mind.

Before she could respond, Anthony’s phone began ringing. He glanced at the screen, and his expression suddenly changed.

He rejected the call.

Dev noticed it.

“Who was that?”

“Nobody you need to worry about,” Anthony answered quickly.

But Amber had already noticed the name displayed on the screen. It was someone she recognized, and she couldn’t understand why that person would be contacting Anthony about money.

7. A Secret Call Threatens Amber and Dev’s Future

Amber slowly turned toward Anthony.

“Wait a minute. Why is that person calling you?”

Anthony immediately put his phone away.

“Amber, this has nothing to do with you.”

“How can you say that when we’re discussing money connected to my divorce?” she demanded.

Dev also wanted an explanation.

“You just said someone else was waiting for money from you. Is that the person calling?”

Anthony remained silent.

For several seconds, nobody moved. The atmosphere in the room had changed completely. What started as a disagreement over an unpaid $10,000 had now become a mystery involving an unexpected person and a financial arrangement nobody seemed willing to explain.

Amber looked increasingly frustrated.

“Anthony, I don’t want excuses anymore. I want the truth. If there’s something I need to know, tell me now.”

Anthony finally picked up his phone again. He stared at the screen before opening a message. His face turned serious as he read it.

Then he looked directly at Amber.

“There’s something you don’t know about that remaining $10,000. And if I tell you the truth, you might not look at Dev the same way again.”

Dev immediately demanded an explanation.

“What are you talking about? Say whatever you have to say.”

Anthony slowly turned the phone toward Amber.

Her eyes widened as she read the message. She looked at Dev, then back at Anthony, unable to believe what she was seeing.

“Dev…” she whispered. “Why is your name mentioned in this message?”

Dev’s confident expression disappeared.

Anthony leaned forward and delivered one final sentence.

“Amber, before you marry him, you need to find out what he really knows about your missing $10,000.”

Amber stepped back, her eyes fixed on Dev. He opened his mouth to explain, but before he could say a word, Anthony placed another document on the table.

It had Dev’s name written at the top.

And whatever was inside that document could destroy the future Amber had been dreaming about.

But what exactly was Dev hiding, and why had Anthony kept this document secret until now?

To Be Continued…