Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 509 Not Worth It

As if on cue, an employee from the hotel walked in to collect the tray. His face fell the moment he saw the shattered crystal tray.

"Ms. Surrey, this tray is one of our custom crystal pieces. Damages need to be compensated."

His eyes flicked between me and Mackenzie, who was standing nearby in her designer knock-offs.

"How much?" Mackenzie asked, her tone sharp.

"One thousand."

Her expression darkened immediately. "You're kidding, right? A broken tray costs a thousand?"

"This isn't just any tray, miss. It's made from custom-cut crystal. The price I'm quoting is already adjusted for depreciation." The employee pulled out his phone. "If no one is willing to cover the cost, we'll have no choice but to pursue legal action."

I noticed Astrid quietly giving me a thumbs-up. She was impressed.

luxury hotel going so far as to demand compensation? It was unlikely. Normally, they'd let it slide with a smile. But I had tipped the employee ahead of time, asking them to press the issue. After all, it wasn't my responsibility to pay for Mackenzie's mistake. Mr. Finnley quickly stepped in, trying to smooth things over,

to her desk, I spoke up again, "Ms. Mack Lennon, you're not done

She shot me a glare, clearly still bitter about losing

on the

heiress. Don't tell me you're

Mackenzie's icy glare shifted

and threw a few hundred-dollar bills onto the table. "Here! Enjoy the pastries! It's not like you'll ever get to eat something

the cash and waved it in

at her desk, skipping even the company meeting. I thought the ordeal might

the day, she pulled another stunt. She announced loudly,

gasps and whispers broke out. Silent Bar was the luxury hotspot

eyes went

rubbed her hands together in anticipation. She clearly wanted to trip Mackenzie

After all, you can afford five-star afternoon tea. A place like Silent

and she shot Mackenzie a death glare. But I squeezed her hand tightly,