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.

them to press the issue.

back to her desk, I

shot me a glare, clearly still bitter

the ruined pastries on the floor.

an heiress. Don't tell me you're going to cheap out over a few

Mackenzie's icy glare shifted

"Here! Enjoy the pastries! It's not

up the cash and waved it in the air. "Perfect! Coffee's on

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

loudly, "Everyone, there's a

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

went wide

anticipation. She clearly wanted to trip Mackenzie up again, but Mackenzie didn't give us the

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

glare. But I squeezed her hand tightly, holding her